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More than half of C-suite leaders involve HR too late. New research from LACE Partners finds that delayed engagement risks undermining transformation success, as 53% of executives say HR only joins once implementation begins and 41% admit people workstreams fail through lack of early funding and prioritisation.
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Over 400 UK firms have been recognised for prompt payments. The Fair Payment Code aims to combat late payments costing the UK economy £11 billion annually. Businesses must demonstrate transparent payment practices to qualify for awards under the scheme.
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UK regulators will shorten bonus deferrals for senior bankers. The Prudential Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority will reduce the deferral period from eight to four years, aligning UK rules more closely with international standards.
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UK GDP inched up by 0.1 per cent in August. Modest gains in services and manufacturing helped offset July’s contraction, suggesting a stabilising economy ahead of next month’s Budget. Economists warned, however, that fragile demand and tight credit conditions continue to limit the scope for faster growth.
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Europe’s digital independence depends on its physical foundations. Fredrik Jansson, Chief Strategy and Marketing & Communications Officer at atNorth, explores how strategic investment in sustainable, well-located data centres can strengthen resilience, protect sovereignty, and power the continent’s next phase of AI-driven growth.
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Rachel Reeves has admitted both tax rises and spending cuts are being considered. The chancellor told Sky News she was “looking at tax and spending as well,” confirming for the first time that both options are on the table as she works to address the UK’s growing fiscal gap.
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UK employers face higher fees for hiring skilled migrant workers. The Home Office will enforce new English language requirements and increase employer fees by 32% to fund local training. Immigration rules aim to reduce net migration and improve integration.
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The latest UK labour market figures suggest a turning point. Early signs of stabilisation appear as job losses slow and payrolled employment edges higher. Yet beneath the surface, record numbers remain out of work due to long-term sickness — a drag that continues to shape the workforce and the wider economy.
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The UK’s cyber-security agency handled 204 nationally significant attacks in a year. GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre recorded 204 cyber incidents in the past 12 months — about four per week — with 18 considered “highly significant” as the government prepares a new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill.
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UK innovation economy set for largest funding year since 2022. Start-ups and scale-ups secured $9bn in Q3 venture capital funding, positioning 2025 to reach $23.1bn. This resurgence, driven by significant rounds from firms like Revolut, highlights renewed investor confidence.