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Many UK sole traders unclear on Making Tax Digital rules
Fintech

Many UK sole traders unclear on Making Tax Digital rules

Many UK sole traders remain unsure how to meet Making Tax Digital rules as 2026 quarterly reporting and software deadlines draw closer.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
AliExpress lures UK shoppers from Amazon with prices
Marketing Technologies

AliExpress lures UK shoppers from Amazon with prices

AliExpress tempts budget-conscious UK shoppers away from Amazon, as new research highlights price as the dominant factor in purchases.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Most Britons lack plans for digital assets after death
Storage

Most Britons lack plans for digital assets after death

Most UK adults have no plan for who inherits their digital assets, with over-55s least prepared despite new laws recognising online property.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
UK cyber leaders fear sack as stress & burnout rise
Manufacturing

UK cyber leaders fear sack as stress & burnout rise

Most senior UK cyber staff fear they could be sacked over a breach, as new research reveals soaring stress, burnout and blame culture.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
C-suite seen as biggest source of workplace AI risk
Data Protection

C-suite seen as biggest source of workplace AI risk

C-suite leaders, not junior staff, are emerging as the biggest AI risk in UK workplaces, with heavy use, weak governance and data mishandling.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
UK firms invest in cyber, overlook growing AI risks
Data Protection

UK firms invest in cyber, overlook growing AI risks

UK firms pour cash into cyber security yet neglect AI-specific threats, leaving new attack surfaces exposed despite rising confidence.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
UK adults unprepared for dark web data leaks, survey finds
Data Protection

UK adults unprepared for dark web data leaks, survey finds

A survey reveals 72% of UK adults are unprepared to respond if their personal data is exposed on the dark web, highlighting widespread cyber awareness gaps.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Poor IT support lowers morale & performance across UK firms
Productivity

Poor IT support lowers morale & performance across UK firms

Poor IT support is harming morale and performance across UK firms, with 72% of IT pros reporting negative impacts on job satisfaction, TOPdesk finds.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
UK leaders back ransomware bans but most would break rules
Ransomware

UK leaders back ransomware bans but most would break rules

While 99% of UK business leaders support a private-sector ban on ransomware payments, 75% would risk breaking it to save their firms from cyberattacks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
AI spending drives revenue gains for CPG & retail marketers
Digital Transformation

AI spending drives revenue gains for CPG & retail marketers

A survey of 300 senior marketers in Europe reveals 61% report revenue growth from AI, with varying adoption across UK, France, and Germany retail sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Global Stories

Censuswide stories

Asia-Pacific recruiters lean on AI as job race intensifies
Digital Transformation

Asia-Pacific recruiters lean on AI as job race intensifies

Asia-Pacific recruiters ramp up AI hiring tools as applications surge, talent stays scarce and employers push for faster, fairer decisions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
C-suite leaders deploy AI, but struggle to scale it
Semiconductors

C-suite leaders deploy AI, but struggle to scale it

AI is deployed everywhere but embedded deeply in fewer than half of firms, as leaders warn integration and skills gaps risk a two-year setback.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Organisations face widening skills gap for AI roles
Manufacturing

Organisations face widening skills gap for AI roles

Over half of firms cannot hire the data and AI talent they need, with mid-sized businesses and industrial sectors hit hardest, Emergn warns.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
C-suite demands faster tech payback & AI-led growth
Digital Transformation

C-suite demands faster tech payback & AI-led growth

Global C-suites demand faster tech payback, prioritising AI and automation as ERP upkeep drains IT time and talent constraints bite.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
AI strategies shift from cost-cutting to growth focus
Digital Transformation

AI strategies shift from cost-cutting to growth focus

Business leaders now see AI chiefly as a growth engine, with most shifting strategies from cost-cutting to revenue and innovation gains.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Transformation efforts fuel burnout & uncertainty for employees
Digital Transformation

Transformation efforts fuel burnout & uncertainty for employees

A global study reveals 45% of employees face burnout amid constant transformation, with AI projects speeding fatigue and prompting 36% to consider quitting.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Censuswide stories

AI use for holiday bookings surges among Australians & Boomers
Digital Transformation

AI use for holiday bookings surges among Australians & Boomers

AI use for holiday bookings in Australia jumps 73%, with Boomer adoption more than doubling, reshaping the travel and hospitality industry landscape.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025