These are the top stories making the headlines across The Business Magazine website today:

Government launches Industrial Strategy green paper
The UK government has unveiled a green paper to initiate its modern Industrial Strategy, with Microsoft UK CEO Clare Barclay set to chair the new Industrial Strategy Advisory Council to provide expert guidance.
Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/companies/government-launches-industrial-strategy-green-paper/

US operators pledge billions to data centres across South East
At today's International Investment Summit, three American tech giants announced a £6.3 billion investment to enhance data infrastructure in the South of England, focusing on Slough, Surrey, and Oxfordshire, to support the growth of crucial AI technologies.
Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/property/us-operators-pledge-billions-to-data-centres-across-south-east/

Hampshire’s QinetiQ wins £150m military communications contract
QinetiQ, based in Farnborough, has secured a £150 million, three-year contract from the Defence Digital arm of the Ministry of Defence to enhance tactical military communications for the British Army.
Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/technology-innovation/hampshires-qinetiq-wins-150m-military-communications-contract/

Hampshire Business Awards 2024 - Finalists Announced
Finalists for 14 categories at the Hampshire Business Awards 2024, supported by Hampshire County Council and Farnborough Airport, have been announced, with the event set to take place on November 21st at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre.
Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/companies/hampshire-business-awards-2024-finalists-announced/