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WHAT'S NEW?: Moves away from traditional, hierarchical, full-time structures towards a gig and shared economy continue apace. New models of virtual working and work anywhere, anytime for anybody are likely to grow dramatically in the coming years.

• [New] Organizations like the World Health Organisation, the American Medical Association and the European Commission have all found no credible evidence that GMO foods pose a greater health risk than conventional ones. Dawn
• [New] Respondents cited regulatory compliance as the top focus area for their organization in 2026, followed by business continuity and resilience, and managing AI-related risk. ISACA
• [New] Over 90% of organizations expect AI-driven threats to disrupt their operations in 2025. Medium
• [New] Global brokerage giant Aon plc has unveiled an advanced AI-powered supply chain risk consulting solution designed to help organizations anticipate and mitigate hidden vulnerabilities across global operations. Insurance Business
• [New] Current spending trajectories would require the tech sector to generate $2 trillion in annual AI sales by 2030 - fueling concerns about another tech bubble. The Register
• [New] 75% of organizations plan to increase AI investment significantly, with agentic systems representing the fastest-growing segment. Kodexo Labs
• [New] 33% of enterprise software applications will include agentic AI by 2028, marking a fundamental shift toward intelligent business automation. Kodexo Labs
• [New] Importantly, data sharing and system consolidation become crucial in 2026 and beyond to allow KYC processes to smoothly move across different business functions. FinExtra
• [New] China continues deepening international cooperation, advancing the ILRS with agreements signed with 17 countries and organizations, opening collaborative opportunities across exploration and resource development. Space Daily
• [New] Similar to a human workforce, performance can benefit from using a team of multiple specialist AI agents working in collaboration, rather than expecting one AI agent to manage an entire workflow. The Sydney Morning Herald
• [New] Offset has the potential to boost UK economic growth, create high-quality UK jobs, and support SMEs by driving inward investment into the UK. GOV.UK
• [New] The private capital industry invested £7bn in South East and East of England businesses last year, and better connections between Oxford and Cambridge will ensure that world leading science and technology companies continue to attract investment. GOV.UK
• [New] Today's announcement represents a transformational opportunity for UK productivity, generating returns felt from Bristol to Blackpool. GOV.UK
• [New] EU Commission upholds EUDR start for larger firms but delays small business enforcement to 2026 - a move praised as pragmatic by industry yet condemned by NGOs as weakening forest protections. CNS Media
• [New] Targets for 2030 and beyond, long regarded as the centrepiece of corporate climate action, are proving increasingly inadequate as guides to corporate strategy without clear implementation plans. NewClimate Institute
• [New] Allowing media shops to strike discount deals with AdX would be another way for Google to shore up buyer and brand confidence and ensure that, in the event of a break-up, its supply-side businesses could better fend for themselves. Digiday
• [New] 90 organizations using Microsoft Copilot found it could save an average of 43 minutes per staff member per day or more, equivalent to five weeks per person annually. UKAuthority
• [New] The AI personal assistant could save the health service over 83,000 hours per month in taking notes from online Teams meetings, and 271,000 hours by summarising long and complex email chains. UKAuthority
• [New] Microtask systems could potentially help people earn across borders or between jobs, but they could also deepen economic instability and precariousness for gig workers if pay becomes even more unpredictable. The Tech Buzz
• [New] In 2026, the competition for temporary clinical talent will intensify, forcing healthcare organizations to adopt more sophisticated, loyalty-based rewards programs traditionally reserved for permanent employees. Syncx
• Thousands more North Sea workers will be able to access tailored support to help them transition into jobs in the sustainable energy sector - thanks to an £18 million boost in funding. The Scottish Government

Last updated: 27 October 2025