AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI and jobs in the UK: A Lloyds survey says 54% of UK employers believe AI has created jobs, with a quarter hiring for AI skills and a fifth creating AI-specific roles, while firms warn they need better skills and confidence to use AI effectively. Regional AI hiring push: North East and North West businesses report AI is already creating roles and plan more investment to upskill staff, but cite barriers like internal expertise and access to skills. AI adoption drive: The CBI and Oliver Wyman urge government to make the next decade an “adoption decade,” warning of an “execution divide” between firms scaling AI and those stuck in pilots. Transport support for disabled people: England will lift time limits on disabled bus passes from 1 April 2027, enabling free 24/7 travel nationwide. Legal aid access gap: New research finds 14.49m people in England and Wales live in legal aid deserts, with housing the biggest shortage area. Charities under strain: A Rathbones study says 96% of charities have restricted services due to funding pressure and rising demand, with closures and major cutbacks looming.
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