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UK savers are investing £2,354 on average after consulting AI platforms. More than half of adults now use tools like ChatGPT for financial advice, though banks’ websites and Money Saving Expert remain the most trusted sources of guidance across all age groups, according to new research by STRAT7.
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UK and Canada agree partnership to modernise public services. The deal will expand AI adoption, strengthen semiconductor research, and build collaboration in digital infrastructure between the two countries.
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HSBC commits to keeping UK branches open until 2027. The bank will invest £55.8 million into its branch network in 2026, a significant increase from this year, to support customer needs and address concerns about cash access.
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Holcim and 44.01 launch UAE CO2 storage pilot project. The initiative aims to capture and mineralise CO2 from cement production, addressing a major source of emissions. It marks a significant step in decarbonising the construction sector and advancing sustainable practices.
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Raindrop has helped savers recover £1 billion in lost pensions. The pension-finding platform, which partners with major UK financial providers, has traced more than 100,000 missing pots, reconnecting customers with savings worth an average of £11,000 each since launch.
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The ECB has outlined plans to streamline bank supervision. The European Central Bank moved to simplify oversight for smaller lenders while rejecting calls to loosen capital buffers, underscoring its focus on resilience as the EU’s revised banking framework approaches implementation next year.
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Tesla’s November sales slump marks more than a U.S. policy hiccup. Across Europe, its once-dominant market share is eroding fast. The company’s 2025 trajectory suggests a deeper challenge — competition, sentiment, and an ageing product lineup. EV fatigue may be setting in.
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Three-quarters of UK founders expect business growth in 2026. Confidence among scale-up entrepreneurs is rebounding despite rising wage costs, higher taxes, and continued unease over government policy. A Helm survey shows founders plan to hire and invest next year — signalling renewed optimism across the UK’s high-growth economy.
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Overseas ownership of UK properties has decreased significantly since 2015. The value of property assets held by foreign companies has increased, but the number of purchases has slowed due to Brexit and regulatory changes, according to Search Acumen.
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UK scientists gain exclusive access to Google DeepMind technology. The partnership will support new AI tools to streamline government operations and education, marking a milestone in the UK’s AI strategy and bolstering transatlantic innovation links through multi-billion-pound investments in the country’s growing AI sector.