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Britain May Be Emerging From Its Productivity Slump, and AI Is Only Part of the Story
London — Payroll-based estimates point to a broad-based improvement in output per hour after years of stagnation.
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Britain's £1.8bn July Deficit Leaves the Autumn Budget With Less Room for Error
The UK unexpectedly borrowed £1.8bn in July, while public debt remained close to £3tn ahead of the government's October Budget.
economy
UK Retail Sales Slip in July, but the Three-Month Trend Still Looks Healthy
UK retail sales fell 0.5% in July after a World Cup and weather-led June surge, but the broader three-month trend remained positive.
regulation
The UK's New Data Rules Are Now Fully in Force. What Businesses Need to Change
The UK Data Use and Access Act is now fully in force. Here is what the new rules mean for data, complaints, marketing and AI.
economy
UK Business Investment Is Moving Again, and Hardware Is Leading
UK business investment rose 1.7% in Q2 2026, with ICT, machinery and hardware helping drive a broader recovery in capital spending.
startups
Britain's Defence Spending Surge Is Becoming a Startup Story
Britain's £298bn defence investment plan is opening procurement and funding opportunities for AI, autonomy and dual-use technology startups.
consulting
The Big Four's AI Trust Problem: What the Reporting Scandals Mean for UK Clients
Several Big Four consultants have been caught leaning on AI for client reports. Here's what UK businesses buying advisory services need to check before they sign.
consulting
The Billable Hour Is Breaking: How UK Consulting Firms Are Repricing Around AI Outcomes
AI-assisted delivery is breaking the hourly billing model. How UK consulting firms are repricing engagements around outcomes instead of time.
regulation
EU AI Act's High-Risk Rules Take Effect: What August 2026 Enforcement Means for UK Firms
Full enforcement of the EU AI Act's high-risk provisions began this month. Here's what UK businesses serving EU clients now need to have in place.
martech
Nielsen's $2.15bn DoubleVerify Deal: What AI-Era Ad Verification Means for UK Marketers
Nielsen's $2.15bn acquisition of DoubleVerify puts ad verification at the centre of AI-driven media buying. What UK advertisers and agencies need to know.
consulting
London Named World's "Most Intelligent City": What BCG's AI Benchmark Means for UK Consulting Demand
BCG's AI benchmark just ranked London the world's most intelligent city. What that says — and doesn't say — about UK AI consulting demand.
regulation
The UK's Digital Markets Act Equivalent: What the DMCC Act Means for Big Tech
The CMA has already designated Apple and Google under the DMCC Act and imposed its first conduct requirements. Here's what the Act does — and what it means for smaller UK businesses too.
martech
UK Retailers Bet Big on AI-Personalised Marketing Ahead of Christmas Trading
From Tesco Clubcard to John Lewis's £800m AI push, UK retailers are betting on personalisation ahead of the trading period that decides their year.
ai
How UK Manufacturers Are Quietly Adopting AI on the Factory Floor
Predictive maintenance adoption among UK manufacturers more than doubled in a year. Here's what the data shows — and why skills, not budget, is now the bottleneck.
economy
Bank of England Rate Decisions and Their Ripple Effect on UK Tech Funding
The Bank of England has held rates at 3.75% since December 2025. Here's how that's shaping venture funding conditions for UK tech companies.