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Commercial landlords face a clearer energy-efficiency direction from ministers now. The government’s MEES update keeps commercial property energy performance on the compliance, valuation, and operating-cost agenda.
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Heathrow expansion has moved back into formal planning debate again. A government consultation will shape the framework for a third runway, with economic, climate, air-quality, and noise tests central to any future planning decision.
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Airline media is moving into programmatic advertising channels. Magnite and Viasat Aviation have partnered to open in-flight Wi-Fi and entertainment inventory to automated buying, route-based targeting, and measurable brand campaigns.
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Competitiveness is being framed as a delivery problem. Dublin Chamber wants Budget 2027 to prioritise infrastructure, housing, R&D tax reform, skills, and simpler business compliance as Ireland faces geopolitical and domestic growth pressures.
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Entrepreneurial impact is not only a question of scale. Estonian Business School has ranked first in Europe for start-up creation efficiency among business schools, reflecting how focused ecosystems can outperform larger institutions.
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Vodafone is putting network scale back into brand strategy. The company’s “Nation’s Biggest Network” campaign links post-merger positioning to coverage, investment, and trust as telecoms advertising faces sharper scrutiny over substantiated claims.
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Small business technology adoption remains uneven across the UK. A government-backed digital roadshow with Google, eBay, Sage, and Xero is targeting practical support for SMEs in retail, hospitality, and leisure.
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Deforestation risk is becoming a financial governance problem. Global Canopy says most major financial institutions still lack policies covering key high-risk commodities, leaving portfolios exposed to nature, supply chain, regulatory, and reputational pressure.
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Plug-in solar could create a new retail energy category. Government plans are advancing as major retailers explore low-cost panels that may widen access to home generation, particularly for renters, flats, and households without rooftop systems.
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Green markets are becoming a mainstream capital-allocation story. LSEG says the global green economy has passed US$10 trillion in market capitalisation, with green revenues rising and M&A activity showing how investors are scaling transition-linked assets.