June 2025, Issue 153

In June's Perspective, we provide an overview of the B2B software roundtable led by Andy Wright and Lily Russell, which covers topics like performance, deals, and generative AI. We look into how retailers can protect themselves from recent cyber-attacks, assess the effects of the 2025 Comprehensive Spending Review on Local Government, and talk about social mobility within the evolving landscape of inclusion.

B2B Software Leadership Roundtable: Navigating Performance, Deals, and AI in 2025

We recently hosted a roundtable breakfast at our London office, with 20 senior executives and investors from the UK’s B2B software ecosystem.

Together, we explored the themes of business performance, dealmaking, and the impact of Generative AI, leaving us with a shared sense of cautious optimism.

Reflections on the 2025 Comprehensive Spending Review and its Implications for Local Government

Following the 2025 Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR), Jes Ladva reflects on the implications that it has for local government.

The review underscores the role of local government in delivering the government's broader reform and growth agenda, with a focus on public sector reform, technology-led service transformation, and green energy and sustainability initiatives.

The role of social mobility in a shifting inclusion landscape

In today’s evolving DEI landscape, organisations are adopting a more cautious approach, especially as the focus shifts from traditional metrics to social mobility. This trend, gaining ground in the US, is now influencing business practices in the UK and Europe as well.

How can retailers defend themselves against rising ransomware attacks?

Cyber-attacks are surging and UK retailers are in the crosshairs. With M&S, Co-op and Harrods facing major disruptions, this piece explores why board-level cyber leadership is no longer optional.