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NewsAlgorithm Updates

Google's March 2026 Core Update Is Rolling Out — Here's What UK Businesses Need to Know

Google's first core update of 2026 started rolling out on March 27. AI content farms lost 60–80% of their traffic in the first days. Here's what changed and what it means for UK businesses.

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NewsAI Search

ChatGPT and Perplexity Are Now Real Traffic Sources. Most UK Businesses Are Missing Them Entirely.

AI search engines now drive 12–18% of total referral traffic. ChatGPT visitors convert 4.4x higher than organic search. Most UK businesses don't even know this traffic exists.

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NewsUK Regulation

UK Cookie Law Is Changing in 2026. Your Website Is Probably Not Ready.

PECR fines have risen to £17.5M under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. The ICO is actively enforcing cookie compliance. New exceptions are coming in Spring 2026. Here's what UK businesses need to know.

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