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England’s bus fare cap will return to £2 next year. The policy cuts travel costs, but its funding route will draw scrutiny from climate finance and ESG watchers.
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Poor data is delaying major UK strategic projects by months. Ordnance Survey research finds leaders are revisiting decisions as AI increases the premium on trusted information.
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Advertisers are using GenAI widely, but impact remains uneven today. ISBA says effectiveness-led organisations are more likely to see business results than those focused mainly on efficiency.
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UK AI use has widened faster than it has deepened. ONS analysis shows adoption has almost tripled since late 2023, but most businesses are still using the technology in limited ways.
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UK pay awards are settling into a steadier pattern today. Brightmine says median awards held at 3.3%, although almost half of matched settlements were lower than those made last year.
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Financial services AI oversight is entering a more detailed phase. A new adoption plan points to assurance, agentic payments, supplier risk, and regulatory boundary reviews as banks and fintechs expand deployment.
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Southern Water faces fresh scrutiny over alleged wastewater testing manipulation. The Environment Agency has begun criminal proceedings against former employees, including a former chief executive, in a case that raises governance risk across regulated utilities.
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Pay awards are steady, but reward pressure has not eased. Brightmine’s July data shows a stable median settlement, while nearly half of matched awards are lower than last year.
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Whitelee’s repowering plan puts renewables replacement investment firmly in focus. ScottishPower wants to replace older turbines with fewer, larger models as the UK’s renewable asset base enters its next investment cycle.
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Advertisers are learning that AI adoption is not impact yet. ISBA’s latest survey finds widespread generative AI engagement, but far fewer advertisers are reporting significant business results.