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Federal judge halts expanded US merger disclosure requirements. A Texas court has blocked a rule that would have significantly broadened the information companies must provide in US merger filings, marking a setback for federal antitrust regulators and creating fresh uncertainty around the future direction of disclosure reform.
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KKR acquires Arctos Partners for $1.4bn, reshaping private equity. The acquisition offers immediate access to a diversified sports portfolio and highlights a shift in private equity towards more sophisticated structures and governance amid increasing regulatory scrutiny.
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UK IT teams lead Europe in future-readiness confidence. Yet fewer than four in ten describe their organisation’s AI capabilities as mature, despite widespread agreement that artificial intelligence will be central to long-term resilience.
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Europe’s leaders move to strengthen economic competitiveness. At an informal summit this week, leaders agreed to fast-track measures aimed at reducing fragmentation within the EU.
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President Trump and the EPA repeal Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding. The 2009 finding enabled regulation of emissions from carbon-heavy industries. Its repeal may save $1.3 trillion but removes regulatory authority, sparking criticism from environmental groups.
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Mature knowledge systems determine AI and growth outcomes. A global iManage study finds organisations with strong knowledge foundations are nearly twice as likely to report revenue growth and are significantly more successful at embedding AI into daily operations.
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Google partners with Open Partners on proprietary ad tech. The collaboration will see the independent agency’s Automated Campaign Execution platform — ACE — formally developed within the Google ecosystem ahead of a planned early 2026 launch, following reported uplifts of 20–30% in ROAS and conversions.
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Jungle Creations opens Manchester office to scale northern growth. London-based social publisher establishes permanent King Street base after expanding its remote team by 80% in its first year, reinforcing investment in northern talent and regional client growth.
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UK employees welcome AI but demand human oversight. A nationwide survey of 2,000 employees finds strong enthusiasm for artificial intelligence in the workplace, but clear insistence that accountability and final decision-making authority remain with people as adoption expands.
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Purbeck Insurance Services launches new apprenticeship programme. The personal guarantee insurance provider has introduced an 18-month scheme to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week, aiming to recruit up to two apprentices and support long-term careers within the UK insurance sector.