Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee today (16) released the Hong Kong SAR’s first five-year plan for economic and social development (2026-2030) and concurrently delivered the 2026 Policy Address.

Germany's Economy Ministry said guiding principles remain unchanged. Winter preparedness will be left to the market, and energy suppliers must fulfill their obligations.

Deloitte said on Wednesday one in six UK employees have paid out of pocket for AI tools to assist their work, totaling nearly £1bn a year (about $1.4bn). Two-thirds of employees reported trying multiple AI tools and almost a quarter use them daily at work. The survey found employee adoption is outpacing employer provision. Deloitte partner Paul Lee said generative AI has quickly entered everyday work but is largely used for basic tasks; firms that gain most will be those that do more than supply tools and instead guide employee use with clear objectives and appropriate guardrails.