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Disabled people want a direct role in shaping AI tools. A new Business Disability Forum poll found 40% of disabled adults see involvement in designing, developing, and testing products as the key to making AI more accessible.
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Greener business travel depends on better systems, not individual effort. Sophie Fleming, Global Head of Trainline Business, argues SMEs need simpler, rail-first booking tools and clearer emissions data to turn sustainability goals into everyday travel decisions.
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Investors are redrawing ESG around health, governance, and measurable outcomes. A Berenberg survey reported by The Times suggests climate has slipped behind more specific themes as fund managers respond to tighter rules, weaker fund flows, and demand for clearer investment cases.
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Office noise is eroding productivity, retention, and workplace wellbeing nationwide. Research from Oscar Acoustics found employees lose 26 productive minutes a day to noise, while many now stay home to escape it.
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EHL has joined the B Corp movement by achieving certification. The hospitality business school says the milestone should reinforce its sustainability agenda and shape how future leaders are taught to balance service, governance, and long-term value.
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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.
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Strong ESG performance can materially reduce tourism companies’ failure risk. New research links stronger ESG scores to lower earnings volatility and better survival odds across the sector.
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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.
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Zevero has raised fresh capital as carbon data demand surges. The funding will support product development and further expansion across Europe and Asia-Pacific as climate reporting requirements tighten and buyers demand more defensible, reusable emissions data.
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Octopus Energy acquires majority stake in Uplight for US expansion. The acquisition, in partnership with Schneider Electric, will address rising electricity demand due to data centres and electrification.