UK business news roundup: confidence sinks and Artificial Intelligence gains

Late September to early October 2025 brought record-low business confidence, persistent inflation pressures and calls for tax and rates reform, alongside wider adoption of Artificial Intelligence. The period also featured debate over the so-called tourist tax and fresh data on housing transaction failures.

CPUs remain central to next-generation supercomputing

Despite the spotlight on GPU-powered Artificial Intelligence, CPUs still carry most high-performance computing workloads and are entering a new phase of innovation. Forecasts call for steady accelerator growth, yet CPUs continue to drive the simulations that power science, engineering, and finance.

CPUs remain central to HPC amid the Artificial Intelligence boom

Despite the spotlight on GPUs in the Artificial Intelligence era, CPUs still run most high-performance computing workloads and are evolving rapidly. New architectures, manufacturing approaches, and cloud-built silicon are reinforcing their flexibility, compatibility, and cost advantages.

Intel from laggard to contender with restructuring, Nvidia partnership and state support

After years of delays and missed opportunities in Artificial Intelligence and data centers, Intel is pursuing an aggressive turnaround built on cost cuts, new partnerships and government backing. A landmark tie-up with Nvidia aims to reconnect the company to fast-growing computing markets while supporters in Washington and the private sector signal strategic confidence.