The UK’s mental health crisis is deepening, with rising demand and long NHS waiting times. While AI tools are being trialled to support patients, they cannot replace human therapists and must complement greater investment in mental health professionals.
After five years of remote and hybrid working, many businesses risk undoing progress by enforcing return-to-office mandates. As AI reshapes the future of work, organisations must embrace flexibility, trust and modern leadership to attract talent and stay competitive.
The rapid rise of AI-driven cybercrime is making it harder for customers to trust digital and voice communications, particularly in Financial Services. Businesses must adopt verified, branded communications and AI-led security to rebuild trust and protect customers.
The UK’s ambition to become an AI superpower is under threat from a growing digital skills gap and shortages in AI, cyber security and data. Without urgent reform to education and apprenticeships, economic growth and competitiveness are at risk.
UK apprenticeship reforms remove long-standing complexity and wasted levy spend, making the system easier for businesses to use. This creates a real opportunity to close skills gaps and develop sustainable, homegrown talent.
