The Debate: Should the UK ban social media for under-16s? January 21, 2026 As the UK launches a consultation into a social media ban for under-16s, we hear the arguments for and against in this week's Debate.
SIRBAI Launches Middle East’s First AI-Powered Autonomous Drone Swarm Technology at UMEX 2026 January 20, 2026 New platform enables coordinated, autonomous drone operations designed for modern defense environments
Why We Gather: Hilton Reveals Behavioral, Emotional and Cultural Drivers Defining 2026 Meetings and Events January 20, 2026 Trends Report special section explores how the digital era is redefining in-person connection and the attendee motivations reshaping meetings and events According to new Hilton research, 84% of attendees say they love bringing their “authentic selves” to work events—highlighting the growing demand for genuine, in-person connection. Nearly half (49%) of respondents say meeting new people and bonding with their team will be the main reason they attend work events in 2026, underscoring the shift toward purpose-driven gatherings that fuel collaboration and career momentum. Two-thirds (67%) of attendees report feeling less engaged during events if they don’t get downtime, with 55% admitting they’ll skip sessions to decompress if breaks aren’t built in—making wellbeing a must-have in today’s event agendas. The report builds on Hilton’s World’s Most Welcoming Events initiative and last year’s Meetings Maximizer Report, which introduced new research and solutions to make meetings more welcoming across generations.
Simpro Group Appoints Raffi Tchakmakjian as Chief Product & Business Development Officer January 20, 2026 Disruptive leader and accomplished software executive to accelerate Simpro Group’s AI-first operating platform and product delivery for the trades
Miro Reveals ‘Engage’, a Meeting and Workshops Engagement Product Built Into the Miro Platform January 20, 2026 Engage turns passive meetings into dynamic experiences, capturing input at any scale and turning collective feedback into clear, actionable insights
2026 could be crisis year for UK’s graduate workforce January 20, 2026 This year could become a graduate abyss for the UK job market if AI skill shortages are not tackled, writes Rod Flavell.
Data Centers Plan to Reduce Reliance on Grid Finds Bloom Energy’s 2026 Power Report January 20, 2026 As more gigawatt-scale data centers come online, developers are taking power into their own hands; one-third of data centers to be fully off-grid by 2030 Data centers are shifting to power-advantaged regions: Texas’ data center load is poised to more than double to 30% of total U.S. demand by 2028; Georgia leads growing boom in Southeast Legacy players like California and Oregon stand to lose half their relative market share
Kings Cross spinout district could create 20,000 new jobs January 20, 2026 The innovation district around Kings Cross and Euston has the potential to grow into the UK's version of Kendall Square, writes Geraint Rees.
Office demand outstrips construction as new starts plummet January 20, 2026 New London office construction starts have fallen to their lowest level since 2004, just as businesses up their demand for workspace, says Joanna Hodgson On a frosty Wednesday last week, the famed panoramic view from north London’s Alexandra Palace, featuring a host of landmarks including the Shard and HSBC Tower, had an abundance of cranes [...]
US tax consultancy faces $12bn threat, but AI could deliver $19bn in gains January 20, 2026 New research suggests AI could drive a $7bn (£5.2bn) net increase in the US tax consulting industry if firms shift focus from routine compliance to high-value advisory. The report from Source Global Research revealed that despite the potential threat to revenue, over half of all US tax services are expected to be significantly powered by [...]