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AI could absorb a third of CEO workloads by 2028. XFactorAi’s chief says trust, regulation, and slow in-house builds remain the biggest barriers to adoption.
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Zoho has opened a Milton Keynes office to support growth. The move follows 43% UK growth in two years, with workforce numbers tripling and a UK data centre due in Q2 2026.
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BMC has expanded AI tools across mainframe operations and development. New releases target skills gaps, application analysis, certificate management, and orchestration.
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Samothrace has closed one project and secured two successors already. The Sicilian research hub says follow-on funding totals €40m across two new programmes.
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SMEs are prioritising safety over returns on reserve cash balances. Flagstone says many still favour high street banks, despite lower rates and uneven FSCS coverage.
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G2A and epay are widening digital gift card access globally. The partnership brings hundreds of entertainment gift cards into one marketplace for faster, simpler top-ups.
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bidtogether launches to cut tendering costs and turnaround times faster. The North East service combines AI workflows with human bid writers to help SMEs compete for contracts.
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Investors are redrawing ESG around health, governance, and measurable outcomes. A Berenberg survey reported by The Times suggests climate has slipped behind more specific themes as fund managers respond to tighter rules, weaker fund flows, and demand for clearer investment cases.
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New consultancy targets the systems slowing marketing execution and performance. Founded by two agency leaders, Committed Citizens is pitching six-week interventions to help CMOs improve delivery, cut waste, and make marketing operations work faster.
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Most side hustles bring extra income, but modest monthly returns. Adobe Express found 73% of respondents earn up to £500 a month, while one in five generate £1,000 or more.