Construction hit by wet weather as low housebuilding weakens output March 5, 2026 The construction sector was hit by “exceptionally wet weather” in February that caused delays and led to a decline in output, new research has shown. S&P Global’s purchasing managers’ index (PMI) showed the beleaguered sector suffered from an “accelerated downturn” in output last month. The construction PMI dropped to 44.5, below the 50-figure mark for [...]
Should we be worried that AI’s referees are leaving the pitch? March 5, 2026 Zoe Hitzig had one of the more unorthodox jobs Silicon Valley has to offer. She worked on the ethics and policy questions around artificial intelligence at OpenAI – the uncomfortable bits about how these systems are built, used, accessed and paid for. A couple of weeks ago, she quit. Taking the pen for the New [...]
Defence boosts Serco amid asylum hotel decline March 5, 2026 Government defence contracts helped Serco deliver a higher profit in 2025 despite a drop in the use of migrant hotels, once a key revenue stream for the London-listed company. Serco, an outsourcing company that covers government work on everything from migrant hotels to waste collection, was boosted by higher state expenditure both in the UK [...]
AlbaCore Capital Group and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Announce Infrastructure Debt Platform March 5, 2026 The infrastructure debt platform will provide scalable and sustainable access to UK and European infrastructure debt through the future launch of Investment Grade and High Yield investment strategies
English rugby is on brink of seismic change. It mustn’t fumble at the try line March 5, 2026 Ed Warner was part of the group that has recommended major changes to the way English rugby is governed. He explains why this is a generational opportunity. This is news overload time for English rugby. The men’s national team wilting twice in the Six Nations under weighty expectations, debate about the possible impact of head [...]
From power suits to prairie dresses: Don’t be fooled by the Trad Wife – she’s a Girlboss in disguise March 5, 2026 The trad wife isn't a stay-at-home mum, she's a stay-at-home businesswoman. Don't be fooled by the dream she's selling, writes Anna Moloney.
Men taking parental leave holds the key to women’s advancement at law firms March 5, 2026 In recent years, leading law firms have made concerted efforts to improve gender diversity in their ranks, but when it comes to real power, progress remains insufficient. Many of the top law firms have set targets for partnerships and leadership roles, aiming to fill at least 40 per cent of these positions with women by [...]
GeoComply’s Unified Identity Platform Helps Brazil iGaming Operators Increase Pass Rates While Strengthening Fraud Protection March 4, 2026 One platform for KYC, anti-fraud, and geolocation—purpose-built for Brazil, engineered to maximize conversion from day one.
Hydromea and Equinor Achieve World’s First Subsea-to-Satellite Link, Unlocking Subsea Wireless Broadband March 4, 2026 Hydromea have announced a groundbreaking achievement in subsea technology, made together with Equinor: the world’s first demonstration of real-time, high-bandwidth wireless data transmission from the ocean floor directly to the cloud. This milestone marks a pivotal advancement in subsea asset monitoring and the digitalization of the offshore energy sector. This press release features multimedia. View [...]
Allegion Acquires DCI Hollow Metal on Demand March 4, 2026 This Latest Portfolio Addition Leverages Go-to-Market Strength While Further Expanding Offerings for Non-Residential Customers