Businesses accelerate cyber and AI investment amidst geopolitical tensions

More than half of UK businesses plan to increase investment in AI over the next year, according to a Barclays survey of 900,000 firms. The report found that 68% of companies plan to invest in cybersecurity, while 54% expect overall investment to grow. Six in ten firms are already using AI agents to improve productivity…

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Large rise in price cap will have only a small impact on summer bills

28th May 2026 Industry opinion |

The 13 per cent rise in the energy price cap from 1 July – from £1,641 to £1,862 – will have only a small impact on household energy costs over the summer, rising by just £21 for a typical household. This justifies the Government’s decision to hold fire on targeted support until it’s really needed,…

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