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UK SMEs Risk £200 Billion by Lagging in AI Adoption

10/12/2025

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  • UK SMEs lag US counterparts in AI adoption, risking productivity, according to Debbie Weinstein of Google Europe.
  • Google's research says AI could raise UK SME productivity by 20% and unlock £200 billion by 2030, supporting the AI Works for Business program.
  • Santander's Tomorrow’s Skills report urges retraining, especially in sustainability skills, to prepare the UK workforce for future demands.