West Midlands SMEs offered 50 funded AI feasibility reports
A new West Midlands Digital Accelerator offers 50 funded AI feasibility reports to regional SMEs, after a survey found budget the biggest adoption blocker.
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Public-sector AI: 65% of UK government staff experimenting, only 30% integrated
FSP's Dr Jennifer Barth says UK public sector AI use is stuck between pilot and integration, with 41% of workers feeling unsupported in using the tools.
Accenture's 743,000-seat Copilot rollout sets enterprise AI benchmark
Accenture has deployed Microsoft 365 Copilot across its workforce — 89% monthly active usage — with a phased, change-management-led approach worth studying.
HMRC rolls Microsoft Copilot out to 28,000 staff after Whitehall trial
HM Revenue and Customs licenses Copilot for tens of thousands of officials and prepares agentic features, citing 26 minutes saved per user per day.
Birmingham haulage SME uses AI to cut missed deliveries by 22%
Mobile People Powered Logistics credits AI-automated customer calls and system integration for quadrupled revenue and a 22% fall in rescheduled deliveries.
FinTech Wales and AI Wales launch joint AI Hub for Welsh firms
A new free-to-join AI Hub connects Wales's fintech ecosystem with 2,200 AI practitioners to accelerate practical adoption across Welsh businesses.
PwC Tells Partners to Embrace AI or Leave the Firm
PwC US chief Paul Griggs warns that partners resisting AI adoption will be replaced, as the firm launches an automated services platform and shifts away from hourly billing.
How solicitors are using AI for contract review
The Law Society examines real-world AI adoption in legal contract management, from document summarisation to large-scale due diligence and agentic workflows.
Public Support for NHS AI Is Uneven, Health Foundation Study Finds
A Health Foundation survey of 8,000 UK adults shows women, younger people and those on low incomes are less positive about AI in healthcare.
Legacy IT Debt Slowing AI Adoption Across UK Public Sector
New research shows 84% of UK government organisations carry Windows technical debt, with three in five saying legacy systems block AI adoption.
UK Startups Are Choosing AI Over New Hires as Employment Costs Rise
New UK businesses generated an average of 2.7 jobs each last year — one fewer than when records began — as founders turn to AI and freelancers.
Study Finds 80% of Firms Report No AI Impact on Productivity
A major NBER study of nearly 6,000 executives across four countries found most firms have seen no measurable productivity gains from AI adoption.
Workplace AI Adoption Flatlining Despite Initial Excitement, Survey Finds
Gallup research shows total AI users unchanged quarter-over-quarter, with 49% of US workers never using AI at work. Data infrastructure gaps blamed for 95% getting zero ROI.
UK Treasury Appoints AI Champions to Accelerate Financial Services Adoption
Starling Bank and Lloyds executives named as AI Champions to help financial firms seize AI opportunities while maintaining consumer protection.
OpenAI Outlines Vision for AI Self-Empowerment
OpenAI publishes principles for managing the 'capability overhang' between AI potential and actual adoption, emphasising access and individual empowerment.
Law Firm Shoosmiths Awards £1m Bonus After Staff Hit 1 Million AI Prompts Target
UK law firm becomes first to link firmwide bonus to AI adoption, rewarding staff after reaching Microsoft Copilot usage milestone four months early.
Anthropic Reveals What 1,250 Professionals Really Think About Working with AI
New AI-powered interview tool uncovers how workers across industries are integrating AI, with scientists wanting partnership but struggling to trust it for core research.
HSBC Signs Deal with Mistral to Deploy AI Across Banking Operations
Europe's largest lender partners with French AI start-up Mistral to deploy generative AI for financial analysis, translation and document processing.
Marc Andreessen: Treat AI as a Thought Partner to Unlock Its Full Potential
The venture capitalist shares prompting strategies that transform AI from a simple tool into the 'world's best coach and advisor'.
AI Productivity Gains Offer UK Economic Reboot as Budget Looms
UK accountancy firm cuts report completion from two weeks to two hours using AI, raising hopes Britain's services-heavy economy can escape productivity stagnation.
Klarna Halves Workforce with AI, Increases Remaining Staff Salaries by 60%
Buy now, pay later company Klarna cuts headcount from 5,527 to 2,907 since 2022 through AI adoption, whilst boosting average employee compensation from $126k to $203k.
Businesses Expect AI Benefits But 46% Lack ROI Measurement Frameworks
Wavestone survey reveals 80% of organisations expect operational AI benefits within two years, yet nearly half lack structured ROI tracking as project failure rates reach 85%.
98% of Market Researchers Use AI Daily, but 4 in 10 Say It Makes Errors
Market researchers report saving 5+ hours weekly with AI tools, yet 39% cite increased reliance on error-prone technology, revealing fundamental tension between productivity gains and trustworthiness.
Shopify Reports 7x AI Traffic Growth, 11x Increase in AI-Driven Orders
E-commerce platform announces dramatic AI-driven commerce growth since January, with 64% of shoppers indicating likely AI usage for purchases amid agentic commerce push.
Younger Workers Are Skipping Meetings and Trusting AI to Take Notes
One-fifth of workers now use AI note-taking tools, with hybrid workers twice as likely to adopt them. Users report promotions and higher salaries, but concerns remain about nuance and overreliance.
KPMG to Include AI Adoption in Staff Performance Reviews from 2026
Big Four firm will assess employee AI usage in annual reviews, monitoring engagement with tools like Microsoft Copilot whilst maintaining focus on development rather than punishment.
How to Fix the AI Trust Gap in Your Business
Despite 97% AI adoption in UAE and widespread usage globally, KPMG research reveals 80% demand stronger regulation whilst only 42% trust AI systems, creating critical accountability challenge for business leaders.