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UK Budget drives caution as digital pressures intensify
Digital Transformation

UK Budget drives caution as digital pressures intensify

The UK Budget's frozen income tax thresholds and push for AI in public services are driving cautious consumer spending and a rapid digital shift in retail and government.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
Dignity launches AI & Data Academy to streamline daily operations
Digital Transformation

Dignity launches AI & Data Academy to streamline daily operations

Dignity launches AI and Data Academy for 55 staff to boost efficiency and cut manual tasks across 570 branches using advanced AI training.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Elemental Concept joins UK scheme to shape £150m services policy
Artificial Intelligence

Elemental Concept joins UK scheme to shape £150m services policy

Elemental Concept joins Applio Ventures' SME Champion Scheme to help shape the UK government's £150 million professional services strategy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Consulting's hidden workforce problem is bigger than bench time and the autumn budget must address it
Digital Transformation

Consulting's hidden workforce problem is bigger than bench time and the autumn budget must address it

UK tech consultancies face a hidden workforce crisis as thousands of skilled consultants remain underused, impacting margins and national productivity ahead of the Autumn Budget.

By Hassen Hattab • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
KPMG UK partners with Multiverse for new AI skills programme
Artificial Intelligence

KPMG UK partners with Multiverse for new AI skills programme

KPMG UK launches an AI skills programme with Multiverse, training 134 staff across all levels to boost AI literacy and earn formal qualifications.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Public sector digital progress hindered by skills & strategy gaps
Data Analytics

Public sector digital progress hindered by skills & strategy gaps

Over half of public sector workers have digital tools but underskill and lack strategy hinder progress towards 2027 digital goals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
UK tech sector wastes GBP £3.06 billion in idle IT skills yearly
Artificial Intelligence

UK tech sector wastes GBP £3.06 billion in idle IT skills yearly

UK tech consultancies waste GBP £3.06 billion annually on idle IT skills despite widespread talent shortages affecting 81% of businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
BenchBee: UK tech sector loses GBP £3bn to idle IT experts yearly
ICT sector

BenchBee: UK tech sector loses GBP £3bn to idle IT experts yearly

UK consultancies lose over GBP £3bn annually as thousands of IT experts remain idle despite widespread digital skills shortages, says BenchBee analysis.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Digital Skills stories

Wales Tech Week returns to showcase innovation & global talent
Digital Transformation

Wales Tech Week returns to showcase innovation & global talent

Wales Tech Week returns to ICC Wales this November, spotlighting the nation's tech innovation, global talent, and ambitions for a resilient digital economy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Rural UK set to thrive with tech, tourism & remote work by 2050
Artificial Intelligence

Rural UK set to thrive with tech, tourism & remote work by 2050

By 2050, UK rural areas are set to flourish through tech innovation, tourism growth and remote work, boosted by major connectivity upgrades.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
AI drives global shift in hiring, pay premiums & workforce skills
Unified Communications

AI drives global shift in hiring, pay premiums & workforce skills

AI reshapes global hiring as 66% of firms cut entry-level recruitment, prioritise skills over degrees, and offer up to 100% pay premiums for AI expertise.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Skills stories

Indosat launches academic AI drive to bridge digital skills gap
EduTech

Indosat launches academic AI drive to bridge digital skills gap

Indosat partners with Indonesian universities to boost AI skills, aiming to address the digital gap with new AI-driven learning initiatives nationwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Telecoms face rising AI trust, cyber & talent shortage risks
Digital Transformation

Telecoms face rising AI trust, cyber & talent shortage risks

Telecom firms face rising risks in AI trust, cybersecurity, talent shortages and geopolitical shifts, challenging their digital transformation and customer confidence.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
AI training helps regional not-for-profits save NZD $20,000 a year
Data sovereignty

AI training helps regional not-for-profits save NZD $20,000 a year

A free AI training programme across regional New Zealand helps not-for-profits save NZD $20,000 annually, boosting efficiency and staff confidence.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Australian tech sector seeks talent with diverse backgrounds & skills
Marketing Technologies

Australian tech sector seeks talent with diverse backgrounds & skills

Australian tech firms face a huge talent gap, seeking diverse hires with transferable skills to fill 1.2 million roles by 2030 amidst fierce competition.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
AI transforms New Zealand jobs as entry-level hiring slows
Human Capital Management

AI transforms New Zealand jobs as entry-level hiring slows

A study shows 87% of New Zealand firms face AI-driven job changes, with entry-level hiring slowing and a growing focus on reskilling and AI training.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Gen Z emerges as key force behind workplace AI adoption
Unified Communications

Gen Z emerges as key force behind workplace AI adoption

Gen Z employees in Canada are driving AI adoption at work, boosting teamwork, and opening new business opportunities through cross-generational coaching.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025