
Council reorganisation timelines are compressing as authorities face April deadlines. ICS.AI says its new accelerator can cut transition time by up to 30% as councils prepare new unitary structures for 2028.

OECD cuts Britain’s growth forecast as inflation risks intensify further. The UK faces the sharpest G7 downgrade in the OECD’s latest outlook, with higher energy costs and fiscal tightening set to weigh on growth this year.

Foreverland is scaling cocoa-free chocolate across Europe after fresh funding. The Italian foodtech company has raised €6 million to expand Choruba, deepen manufacturer partnerships, and support a new organic product line.

Multiple-job workers face widening gaps in dignity protections at work. New research argues current frameworks miss the realities of precarious multiple employment, leaving essential workers exposed to stress, stigma, and weak workplace protections.

Autoimmune illness is emerging as a major workplace risk nationwide. A new CPD-accredited training programme is aiming to help employers and healthcare professionals recognise autoimmune disease earlier and respond with more effective support.

Dublin companies say costs and bureaucracy are hitting harder now. New Chamber survey findings show cost pressure remains intense, with businesses calling current support measures insufficient and administrative burdens too high.

ESSEC has launched a fully online executive AI master programme. The new course combines strategy, management, and AI capability across an 18-month format designed for working professionals.

ScottishPower has started fabrication on East Anglia TWO’s substation foundation. The north-east contract is worth more than £60 million and underpins a 960MW offshore windfarm due online by the end of 2028.

Check Point has launched a control layer for enterprise AI. The new AI Defense Plane is designed to govern employee AI use, AI applications, and agentic systems from one security architecture.

BSN Group has posted record revenue after a breakout year. The contractor’s turnover rose from £25m to £45m, driven by healthcare and living projects, with further expansion planned for 2026.