New FDI projects in Britain are at their lowest level in almost 12 years

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. The number of foreign direct investment projects in Britain has fallen to the lowest level in 12 years, fueling concerns about foreign investor interest in the country ahead of next week’s general election. Britain saw … Read more

The majority of UK renewable energy projects do not progress beyond the planning stage

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. The majority of UK onshore renewable energy projects do not progress beyond the planning stage, according to an analysis which highlights the challenges the country still faces in meeting its clean energy targets. According to … Read more

The returns from AI projects are ‘dismal’, business leaders complain

Companies have become more cautious about investing in artificial intelligence tools due to concerns about cost, data security and safety, according to a study conducted by Lucidworks, a provider of e-commerce search and customer service applications. “The honeymoon phase of generative AI is over,” the company said in its Generative AI Global Benchmark Study 2024, … Read more