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The world has failed to learn key lessons from COVID-19. New research in The Lancet Psychiatry warns that governments must embed mental health into pandemic preparedness, after evidence showed inequalities deepened and vulnerable communities were left behind.
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Calling someone “old” for IT struggles isn’t age discrimination. The tribunal ruled on Farah Janjua’s case against Harvey Jones Ltd, where a colleague’s comment about her IT skills didn’t meet the legal threshold for age discrimination.
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A think tank urges Labour to limit early pension access. The Resolution Foundation recommends restricting private pension access before state pension age to deter early retirement. The UK faces rising unemployment and labour shortages, impacting public finances.
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Zanskar secures $115 million to boost geothermal energy initiatives. The funding will enhance its AI-powered discovery platform and support geothermal power plant development, aiming to advance gigawatt-scale projects and expand exploration efforts across the Western U.S. by 2030.
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Halo Corporate Finance earns triple recognition at the 2026 Business Moneyfacts Awards. The nominations follow a landmark 20th anniversary year and mark the company’s continued rise in the UK’s corporate finance landscape.
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GoodData’s new MCP Server allows AI to execute analytics end-to-end. The San Francisco company’s launch integrates the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to let AI agents create, run and manage analytics directly under governance, aiming for up to 50x faster time to value.
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Flexible working hours and pay are now the top drivers of job satisfaction. A new Avilio study of UK workers finds flexibility on when people work matters more than hybrid working arrangements.
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One in four UK employees has called in sick due to stress. New research from Astutis exposes the hidden costs of workplace pressure, showing that poor stress management not only harms wellbeing but also undermines productivity, retention, and profitability across British organisations.
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IMA Global opens Amsterdam office to expand Benelux reach. Global creative agency IMA has launched IMA Benelux, combining two Smollan Group agencies under a new regional hub to accelerate growth across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. The unit will be led by Bart Manders and Nienke van ’t Schip.
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A new course aims to bridge the AI trust gap. The University of Edinburgh has launched a free online course designed to help UK business leaders make responsible, informed decisions about artificial intelligence. Developed under the UKRI-funded BRAID programme, it provides SMEs with a grounded approach to responsible AI design and use.