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ustwo has appointed dedicated board oversight for artificial intelligence strategy. Google DeepMind executive Simon Bouton becomes the studio’s first AI non-executive director as governance, commercial value, and responsible deployment move deeper into board responsibilities.
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Glasgow is expanding executive education around changing employer skills demands. Adam Smith Business School has built programmes around AI, neuroinclusive leadership, menopause support and women’s leadership, with lower pricing for smaller and non-profit organisations.
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BP’s quarterly profit doubled as Meg O’Neill tightened strategic priorities. The group is accelerating disposals, reducing liabilities, and applying stricter return tests to investment decisions.
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AI governance is becoming a graduate skills category. Imperial Business School has launched an MSc combining AI, economics, law, and policy to prepare students for roles in regulation, governance, compliance, and digital markets.
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Mediazoo is linking creativity, behaviour, and AI performance. The group has launched an eight week Human Performance campaign and opened a decade of client films to show how storytelling can support organisational change.
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Young founders report heavier distraction, imbalance, and weaker financial outcomes. Adobe research found only 20% of Gen Z business owners prioritised work-life balance, compared with 70% of Gen X.
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UK chief executives remain committed domestically while freezing expansion decisions. Vistage found that 82% reject relocation, but hiring, capital investment, margins, and leadership capacity remain under pressure.
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British voters want faster artificial intelligence adoption with stronger safeguards. ICS.AI found widespread concern about national readiness alongside support for productivity gains, improved public services, and clearer governance.
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Technology companies are turning a charity sleepout into sector mobilisation. Boycott Your Bed 2026 has attracted more than 100 companies.
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Employer confidence remains fragile despite stronger hiring intentions emerging again. REC’s JobsOutlook points to caution beneath labour-market demand.