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Derby businesses urged to tighten email security after new research
Businesses across Derby are being urged to strengthen their email security after new research found that more than one in five local domains have inadequate…

New research reveals 7M Brits don’t trust charities as sector is hit by budgets and doubt
Vision One launches Charity Brand Barometer and outlines challenges facing UK organisations A new study and Brand Barometer has revealed some of the issues currently…

New Relic Report Reveals AI-Generated Code Grades Higher in Review, Yet Triggers Rise in Production Incidents
New Relic, the Intelligent Observability Company, today released its 2026 State of AI Coding report, which reveals a central contradiction in the vibe coding era.

Metals firms wanted as major industry survey launches
A major new survey to capture the latest views of the UK Metals sector has been launched – at a time that many bosses believe…

Report proves businesses see sustainability as more about brand image than genuine action
Over three quarters (78%) of UK business leaders believe sustainability is driven more by brand image than genuine action, according to new research released on…

Digital makeover helps Welsh town centres compete for customers
Town centres are getting a state-of-the-art digital makeover as a Welsh enterprise agency helps high streets stay visible and competitive in an increasingly online world.

New Book, Untapping Innovation, Reveals How to Harness Deep Consumer Insights for Successful Innovation
Innovating today is harder than ever: 75-85% of consumer product launches fail.

Millions Of British Drivers Forced To Skip Meals And Cancel Family Visits As Fuel Prices Surge
British motorists are reaching a breaking point as a combination of rising fuel costs and economic instability forces drastic lifestyle changes, with nearly one in…

New data reveals worrying decline in support for minority corporate traveller groups says Business Travel Show Europe
Corporate travel programmes are failing to keep pace with the needs of minority and under‑represented travellers, according to new data released today by Business Travel…

New research reveals concerns for government White Paper
A new report questions the use of automated tiered systems in the government’s proposed SEND education reforms as well as its focus on mainstream achievement…

Golfers Raise £10k To Tee Up Research Into Rare Cancer
Dundee-based Phaeo and Para Cancer Charity (PPCC) has been boosted by a fund-raising golf day which raised £10,000.

Build-To-Rent ‘Back In Play’ As Thousands Of Stalled Homes Set For Revival
Scotland’s build-to-rent (BTR) sector is set for a comeback after a period of uncertainty that resulted in stalled development activity.

New dbt Labs report finds AI-driven acceleration is outpacing trust and governance
The 2026 State of Analytics Engineering Report reveals data leaders’ concerns over data quality amid rising need for reliability Key findings: 72% of respondents now…

Medallia Releases 2026 State of Customer Experience Report: 66% of Brands Believe CX is Improving, Only 17% of Consumers Agree
Data shows a dramatic rise in AI use for CX, though consumers still rely on human support when needs are more complex Operational silos stall…

Female business leaders admit workplace discrimination is still widespread
Over two thirds (69%) of female business leaders say they still experience gender-based discrimination in the workplace, according to new research released ahead of International…

UK ‘self-health’ movement: 52% of patients expect to self-fund diagnosis or treatment in 2026
Two thirds (67%) of under-30s plan to self-fund some aspects of their healthcare, with speed and prevention driving demand Men significantly more confident in AI-driven…

Report reveals a lack of awareness and poor career advice is impacting apprenticeship uptake
More needs to be done to raise awareness of the benefits of apprenticeships it was revealed today, after a new survey of young people revealed…

Foodforthebrain.org selected by Innovate UK to develop dementia detection for the NHS
foodforthebrain.org, the UK’s Alzheimer’s prevention charity, has been selected by Innovate UK, the Government’s research and innovation agency, to develop and then roll-out to the…

Europe’s Digital Behaviour Goes Mobile as Usage Nears 70% by 2029
Europe’s digital economy is undergoing a major behavioural shift as mobile-first usage becomes the dominant form of online engagement across multiple industries.