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  • Government sets £7.4 billion procurement target with small businesses
    by Neil Franklin on March 24, 2026 at 10:44 am

    Small businesses across the UK are expected to receive more than £7.4 billion a year in direct government spending by 2028 under new procurement targets published by ministers. For the first time, individual government departments have been given specific targets for the proportion of spending that should go directly to small and medium sized enterprises. The post Government sets £7.4 billion […]

  • Government confirms Manchester digital campus as part of civil service relocation strategy
    by Neil Franklin on March 23, 2026 at 10:44 am

    The government has confirmed plans for a major new digital campus in Manchester, marking a significant step in efforts to relocate civil service roles and strengthen regional technology capability. The Manchester Digital Campus received Treasury approval for its outline business case on 19 March, allowing the project to move forward as a central element of The post Government confirms Manchester […]

  • Parliamentary group warns misuse of NDAs undermines workplace trust
    by Neil Franklin on March 23, 2026 at 10:12 am

    A cross-party group of parliamentarians, business leaders and experts has warned that non-disclosure agreements are “good for no-one” when used to conceal harmful behaviour in the workplace rather than address it. The warning followed a roundtable held in Parliament on 18 March, hosted by the Policy Liaison Group on Workplace Wellbeing. Participants agreed that while The post Parliamentary […]

  • Finland is yet again the world’s happiest country. UK and Canada slide
    by Neil Franklin on March 20, 2026 at 9:42 am

    Finland has been named the world’s happiest country for a record ninth consecutive year, according to the World Happiness Report 2026, as new findings highlight a more complex and uneven global picture of wellbeing, particularly among younger people. The Nordic nation retained its position at the top of the rankings with an average life evaluation The post Finland is yet again the world’s […]

  • Half of SMEs using AI with limited impact on headcount (so far)
    by Neil Franklin on March 19, 2026 at 10:46 am

    More than half of UK firms are now using artificial intelligence, according to new research from the British Chambers of Commerce, marking a sharp increase in adoption but with little immediate effect on workforce size. The survey, carried out in partnership with Atos, suggests that 54 percent of businesses are actively using AI. This represents The post Half of SMEs using AI with limited impact […]

  • Most firms are already using AI, but not many are seeing a return
    by Neil Franklin on March 19, 2026 at 8:19 am

    While over three quarters of UK businesses are now using artificial intelligence tools, the vast majority are yet to see any return on their investments, according to a new poll from Studio Graphene.  The digital product studio commissioned Censuswide to survey 500 managers, directors and C-suite executives within UK businesses. It found that 78 percent The post Most firms are already using AI, […]

  • Tarkett introduces iQ Motion to its industry-leading iQ range
    by Freddie Steele on March 18, 2026 at 4:47 pm

    Tarkett, a global leader in sustainable flooring and circular innovation, has expanded its elite iQ portfolio with the launch of iQ Motion, the newest addition to the world’s highest performing homogeneous vinyl (HO) flooring range. Engineered for environments where durability, hygiene and long-term performance are essential, iQ Motion continues the legacy of the iQ range. The post Tarkett […]

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