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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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Employment law changes may push more workers outside protections altogether. Employment Hero says some small businesses are considering more temporary and contractor hiring as they prepare for new employment rights measures.
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Lucid expands AI tools to speed diagramming and documentation workflows. New MCP server features, Lucid AI updates, and a Process Agent aim to help teams turn ideas into structured documentation faster.
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Retail pay surges as hiring slows before April changes land. Employment Hero says retail and hospitality wages rose 18% year-on-year in February, even as sector employment slipped ahead of higher labour costs.
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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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Genesys posts record quarter as AI adoption accelerates globally further. The company said Genesys Cloud reached nearly $2.6bn in ARR in the fourth quarter, with AI uptake and large enterprise deals driving growth.
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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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Good design now shapes trust, sales, and freelance workloads nationwide. Adobe Express research found 64% of consumers value strong design when buying from small businesses, while 41% say poor branding has stopped them purchasing.