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UK business leaders ended March at their bleakest sentiment reading. New IoD data shows economic confidence fell to a record low as rising costs and geopolitical tensions intensified pressure on investment and operations.
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Panasonic Connect Europe has appointed Kentaro Ikeda as managing director. The former Asia chief takes over from 1 April 2026 as the business pushes into its next regional growth phase under a wider group realignment.
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Financial services communicators face mounting churn as regulation pressure intensifies. Murray McIntosh says 62% plan to move roles within six months, raising concerns over continuity, messaging, and specialist capability as UK regulatory reform gathers pace.
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Council reorganisation timelines are compressing as authorities face April deadlines. ICS.AI says its new accelerator can cut transition time by up to 30% as councils prepare new unitary structures for 2028.
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OECD cuts Britain’s growth forecast as inflation risks intensify further. The UK faces the sharpest G7 downgrade in the OECD’s latest outlook, with higher energy costs and fiscal tightening set to weigh on growth this year.
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Foreverland is scaling cocoa-free chocolate across Europe after fresh funding. The Italian foodtech company has raised €6 million to expand Choruba, deepen manufacturer partnerships, and support a new organic product line.
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Multiple-job workers face widening gaps in dignity protections at work. New research argues current frameworks miss the realities of precarious multiple employment, leaving essential workers exposed to stress, stigma, and weak workplace protections.
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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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Dublin companies say costs and bureaucracy are hitting harder now. New Chamber survey findings show cost pressure remains intense, with businesses calling current support measures insufficient and administrative burdens too high.
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ESSEC has launched a fully online executive AI master programme. The new course combines strategy, management, and AI capability across an 18-month format designed for working professionals.