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Bank of England shows openness to stablecoins in wholesale markets. Sasha Mills, Executive Director of Financial Market Infrastructure, indicated a potential role for stablecoins in wholesale markets, signalling a shift from the Bank’s cautious stance, amidst industry feedback.
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The EU has launched a five-pillar quantum plan. The Commission wants Europe to become a “quantum industrial powerhouse” by 2030 — and is drawing up a Quantum Act to boost investment, secure infrastructure, and scale start-ups. Six pilot chip lines and a new quantum academy will launch by 2026.
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New data rules reshape marketing compliance and campaign design. The DUAA brings clarity to cookie consent, lawful bases, and direct marketing — with specific implications for CRM, analytics, and digital strategy.
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One in four UK firms faced a cyber-attack last year. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors warns outdated building technology is fuelling a wave of breaches, as new data shows businesses of all sizes are increasingly vulnerable — with owners urged to modernise defences and audit digital risks.
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UK entry-level roles have dropped by a third since 2022. Automation is accelerating across sectors, with graduate and junior roles squeezed hardest. New figures show retail listings are down 78%, while AI hiring trends are reshaping the wider UK job market.
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EIS achieves ISO 42001 certification for AI governance leadership. The cloud-native insurance platform provider is the first in its category to receive the new global standard for AI management systems, reinforcing its commitment to ethical, accountable AI deployment in the insurance sector.
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Big Four firms cut graduate roles due to AI automation. Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC have reduced graduate recruitment by up to a third, driven by AI adoption and cost-cutting measures, impacting the traditional entry-level job market.
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UK executives face record stress levels. New Icertis research shows tariffs, regulatory shifts, and the scramble to keep pace with AI are placing UK C-suites under mounting pressure — with nearly 90% expecting tariffs to dent the bottom line, and four in five struggling to assess AI investment impact.
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Cybit divests its security division to Viatel Technology. The move aligns growth strategies for Cybit and Cybit Cyber, focusing on mid-market technology solutions while Viatel enhances its cybersecurity capabilities. Both firms plan continued collaboration to benefit their customers….
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Europe’s AI future hinges on grid speed. A new report warns that poor electricity grid planning could result in 13-year connection delays for data centres, pushing billions in investment away from the continent’s traditional tech hubs and towards more agile markets in southern and central Europe.