
Cybanetix has launched a managed service for enterprise AI security. The new service combines security tooling, consultancy, and 24/7 SOC monitoring across employee AI use, governance, and embedded AI systems.

Primark’s TV debut reframed advertising as measurable growth driver. The retailer’s first UK television campaign delivered record ad awareness, sales uplift, and stronger quality perceptions.

Adobe research links student AI use to digital enterprise growth. The study found 26% of Gen Z students have launched online side hustles, compared with 3% of Gen X at university.

Making Tax Digital is moving from policy into workflow reality. Accountants still face practical questions around quarterly updates, HMRC calculations, client approvals, and deadline pressure before the first August filing.

AI errors are exposing a widening workplace trust gap. New research suggests employees are seeing harmful AI outputs but do not always feel safe reporting concerns internally.

DEScycle has secured major grant funding for metals recovery infrastructure. The UK company has received more than €10m in confirmed non-dilutive support from European and UK innovation programmes.

US forced-labour tariffs would test exporters’ supply-chain due diligence. Washington’s proposal could turn modern slavery controls into a direct trade, pricing, and customs exposure for UK companies.

Tradespeople are backing tougher sentencing despite low bill awareness levels. Tradesman Saver research found 71% had not heard of proposed tool theft legislation, although support rose sharply once the plans were explained.

Government AI data requests put workplace evidence under pressure. Companies are being asked to share aggregated information on how AI is affecting jobs, skills, productivity, and work quality.

Zero-hours reforms would reshape workforce planning across exposed sectors. The government is consulting on guaranteed hours, reasonable notice, and cancellation payments, with employers facing new compliance, scheduling, and cost pressures.