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Interest rate hike possible if energy prices stay high. Economists warn that sustained high energy prices could lead to a Bank of England interest rate increase, affecting inflation and growth projections. This would challenge the government’s economic strategies and fiscal policies.
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The European Commission unveils Industrial Accelerator Act proposal. The proposal introduces EU-made and low-carbon requirements to boost key sectors, aiming to save over 30 million tonnes of CO2 emissions and generate significant economic benefits across several industries.
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Nvidia says its OpenAI and Anthropic investments may stop now. At a Morgan Stanley conference, CEO Jensen Huang called a $100bn OpenAI cheque “probably not in the cards,” confirming a $30bn investment instead. He added Nvidia’s $10bn Anthropic stake “probably will be the last as well.”
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Payroll mistakes are pushing UK workers towards financial instability and job moves. New research suggests many employees are already struggling with pay errors, just as HMRC prepares major payroll rule changes in April 2026 that could further increase complexity for employers.
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GH05T is expanding its reputation offer with a Reddit focus. The agency says peer-led discussions increasingly shape brand perception as AI tools summarise the web. Its approach will track sentiment, spot misconceptions, and advise response strategy. Data shows rising Reddit usage and Google referrals, reinforcing the platform’s role in discovery.
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Revolut Business launches its Titan corporate card for UK businesses. The £65+VAT per-user monthly card pairs premium travel perks — including lounge access, 10GB global data, and £4,000 in subscriptions — with real-time expense tracking, automated receipt matching, and 1:1 RevPoints for business spend.
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Infosecurity Europe will expand its Channel Zone at ExCeL London. The event cites data suggesting 98% of organisations would face exposure if their main MSP or partner became unavailable. With 83% expecting managed services use to rise, the revamped area targets vendors, MSPs, MSSPs, and resellers for 2–4 June 2026.
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Goldman’s chief says Iran war risks need time to price. David Solomon told a Sydney summit the initial reaction was “benign”, as oil rose and equities fell. Investors are watching for sustained energy disruption and inflation spillovers.
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Zoho data shows UK businesses still squeezed after Spring Statement. A survey finds inflation and rising costs remain top external pressures, with half reporting higher cost per employee. Leaders are turning to cost reduction, standardisation, and selective tech investment, while Xero figures point to slowing sales growth among small businesses.
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Upright launches AI tool for sustainability due diligence. Upright has introduced a new AI-powered tool to help investors assess company sustainability, risks, and opportunities using a simple company URL. The tool addresses gaps in traditional methods by focusing on external value chain factors….