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Global ad growth faces a geopolitical stress test this year. WARC says Hormuz disruption could put nearly $94bn of projected advertising investment at risk.
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Late payment reform would redraw commercial terms for UK suppliers. The Commercial Payments Bill would cap payment terms, strengthen interest rights, and expand Small Business Commissioner powers.
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SFI funding gives England’s farming transition a constrained restart now. Defra has confirmed £240m for new Sustainable Farming Incentive agreements.
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GHG Protocol faces renewed scrutiny after a board resignation. The dispute raises governance questions around carbon accounting standards used in corporate climate reporting.
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Cardiff Capital Region has passed its second UK Gateway Review. The approval unlocks £134 million in UK Government funding to support economic growth, jobs, skills, and priority sectors across South East Wales over the next five years.
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AI use is rising faster than workforce readiness levels. Skillsoft says 86% of employees use AI, but only 24% feel fully equipped.
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Global trade disruption is becoming a permanent operating condition. DMCC says tariffs, AI, supply-chain stress, and clean-energy competition are rebuilding commercial flows.
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Most UK businesses are missing from AI-generated commercial recommendations online. LLM Listed says 87% of analysed UK businesses failed to appear for primary commercial AI search terms, despite many continuing to invest in traditional SEO.
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EV charging could become a major UK growth sector. ChargeUK and LCP Delta say stable ZEV rules are needed to unlock investment, jobs, and infrastructure.
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Tribunal award non-payment now carries sharper enforcement consequences. Employers face financial penalties, interest, and possible public naming where awards remain unpaid.