AI is delivering real impact for British workers and businesses alike. According to surveys commissioned by HP Inc UK Ltd and carried out by YouGov, 72% of employees surveyed who are using AI say it saves them time each week, with one in 10 saving more than five hours. For many, this means spending less time on repetitive tasks and more time on higher-value work.
One in three business leaders whose organisations use AI report that it has already delivered more than 11% in cost savings, while almost half say it helps reduce time spent on admin tasks, and 34% say it has improved decision making and strategic planning.
Despite these early wins, not all businesses are keeping pace. While 44% of senior decision-makers surveyed expect AI to be fully embedded by 2027, more than a quarter admit their business currently has no formal AI strategy in place. Common barriers include concerns over data security, a lack of internal expertise, and difficulty proving return on investment.
“AI is no longer a ‘nice to have’ – it’s a business imperative,” said Neil Sawyer, HP’s managing director for Northwest Europe. “Companies that fail to act now risk falling behind their competitors, losing productivity, and missing out on the efficiency gains AI is already delivering.”
