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Global Cement and Concrete Association launches new membership category. The initiative aims to enhance collaboration across the construction sector to support net zero ambitions. It opens membership to key organisations in construction and decarbonisation efforts….
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Lucid announced major AI upgrades to accelerate enterprise adoption. The company unveiled Lucid AI, a suite of intelligent collaboration tools, alongside expanded platform accelerators and new integrations aimed at closing the gap between AI’s promise and business execution.
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Google has warned that hackers are sending extortion emails to executives. The campaign, allegedly linked to the Cl0p ransomware group, claims to involve stolen Oracle software data, though no breach has been confirmed. The trend highlights a growing risk of cybercriminals targeting leadership directly.
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HM Treasury shifts decisively to cloud-based IT infrastructure. The department spent over £63.6m on cloud services in three years, eliminating on-premise systems entirely, reflecting a broader digital transformation agenda within public spending and tax policy.
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U.S. manufacturing edged higher in September but remained in contraction. Activity improved modestly with output rising, yet new orders, exports, and hiring continued to decline. Tariff costs and supply chain pressures weighed heavily on companies, while private payrolls fell sharply, raising further concerns over the health of the sector.
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Nuveen acquires majority stake in Ally Energy Solutions. The acquisition, part of Nuveen’s Climate Inclusion strategy, aims to foster a low-carbon economy. Ally Energy, founded in 2014, enhances energy efficiency and sustainability for commercial and industrial clients….
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Most EU businesses support comprehensive sustainability rules over simplification. A survey by E3G and YouGov indicates substantial business backing for robust sustainability reporting and due diligence regulations, highlighting their perceived value in enhancing competitiveness and setting global standards….
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Amazon partners with Avangrid for Oregon solar energy project. Amazon has signed a Power Purchase Agreement with Avangrid for a new solar facility in Oregon, expected to generate 57 MWdc for its data centres by 2027, creating local jobs and economic benefits….
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Barclays partners with UNDO for carbon removal initiative. Barclays has signed its first carbon removal agreement with UNDO to eliminate over 6,500 tonnes of CO2. This collaboration employs enhanced rock weathering technology to accelerate CO2 removal, contributing to Barclays’ net-zero goals….
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Daniel Ek is stepping down as Spotify CEO. From January 2026, co-presidents Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström will serve as co-chief executives, while Ek becomes executive chairman focused on strategy and long-term priorities. Spotify shares fell after the announcement as investors assessed the leadership shift.