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Only 31% of UK businesses see a positive return from their AI spend

31% See Positive AI ROI

Despite roughly 75% of SMBs already investing in AI tools, most report no measurable revenue change: a gap researchers attribute to ‘tool sprawl’ and a persistent skills shortage among staff.

Source: Spicy Advisory: AI Adoption for UK SMBs 2026 →