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📰 News2 April 2026·3 min read·

HSBC launches £5bn AI and productivity initiative to support business growth

Source: UKTN

HSBC UK has launched a £5bn financing initiative to help UK businesses invest in AI and productivity tools, citing research that mid-sized UK companies could generate an additional £105bn in revenue by 2030 through AI adoption.

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