New research commissioned by the UK’s Office for Students (OfS) and delivered by Savanta reveals the growing impact of commuting on students’ university experience. For those facing longer journeys, the effects go far beyond the commute – shaping attendance, engagement and access to campus life.
AI is no longer just a differentiator – it is becoming a practical test in procurement. Our UK Business Tracker shows that 39% of UK businesses have already decided against a new supplier because of its AI capabilities, with the shift even more pronounced among larger organisations.
Business confidence has fallen back in Q2 2026, with the MarketVue Business Confidence Index from Savanta – Great Britain decreasing by 2 points from 30 in Q1 2026 to 28 in Q2 2026.
Survey Period: 24th March 2026 – 23rd June 2026, Savanta
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Savanta-owned Explorer Research, a shopper insights agency, is expanding its base into London to take advantage of major growth opportunities across Europe.
The North American company already works with a number of major global FMCG and retail companies, and will be able to “offer a consistent approach to clients across the world” due to the expansion.
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