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US firms sustain or boost ESG investments amid scrutiny. Most large US companies continue investing in sustainability, viewing it as a growth driver, despite reduced public discussion due to political and regulatory scrutiny, according to an EcoVadis survey….
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Brussels has postponed its landmark Digital Services Act probe. The decision delays a potential fine against X. Officials say the move aims to avoid inflaming tense trans-Atlantic trade talks, leaving open questions about enforcement credibility as the EU weighs its next steps.
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Thames Water’s record £1.65bn loss deepens nationalisation fears in the UK. As creditor talks stall, the crisis exposes wider risks in highly leveraged utilities and signals stricter oversight for the sector.
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One leading voice urges the Bank of England to act. Despite an unexpected inflation uptick in June, deVere Group’s CEO is pressing for a rate cut, arguing that growth risks now outweigh concerns over persistent price pressures.
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Nearly three in ten UK risk leaders lack vendor trust. Many UK organisations still cannot fully trust third-party vendors to manage their most critical digital risks, CyXcel research finds — with internal blind spots and mounting complexity undermining resilience.
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The UK’s unemployment rate has edged up to 4.7 percent. Fresh ONS data show a cooling jobs market, with shrinking payrolls and easing wage growth fuelling expectations of a Bank of England rate cut in August.
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Trump Media has filed two AI-related trademarks for Truth Social. The move comes as major tech and media platforms accelerate AI branding amid rising regulatory scrutiny and litigation over digital innovation.
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EU Ombudsman queries European Commission on procedural lapses. Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho seeks explanations from the European Commission for not following procedural steps in launching the “Omnibus” initiative, which aims to simplify corporate sustainability reporting….
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EU banks have made notable progress in climate risk management. European banks have significantly improved their practices for identifying and managing climate and nature-related risks, though further expansion across all risk categories is necessary, according to the ECB’s Frank Elderson….
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Schneider Electric unveils Zeigo Hub to aid supply chain decarbonisation. The new platform offers tools for supplier engagement, emissions tracking, and customised decarbonisation programs, addressing increasing demands from stakeholders for transparent and actionable supply chain emissions reporting….
