Two key groups of lawmakers at the European Parliament on Tuesday ratified a provisional agreement on landmark artificial intelligence rules ahead of a vote by the legislative assembly in April that will pave the way for the world’s first legislation on the technology. Called the AI Act, the new rules aim to set the guardrails for a […]
Almost one third of UK business owners plan to sell their businesses to help fund their retirement, according to new research. Business owners across the country have been fighting rising costs from energy bills to higher living wages and it seems for many, now is the time to contemplate retirement. However, planning for retirement and […]
A potential clash is looming between two prominent plush toy manufacturers as they prepare to address a copyright dispute. Squishmallows, produced by Jazwares, has raised concerns regarding Skoosherz, a newly introduced toy by Build-A-Bear Workshop, citing striking similarities to its own egg-shaped cushion animal characters. Despite the cuddly nature of the toys involved, the impending […]
The working population spends nearly 70% of their days at work. We all know that ‘all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy(/girl!)’ so what can we do to make sure that employees have enough ‘play’ during their time at work? Historically ‘play’ has been associated with children but there is a growing […]
Piers Morgan has announced plans to transition his daily Uncensored show away from TalkTV, redirecting his efforts towards its YouTube channel. Citing the flexibility and global reach of online platforms, Morgan aims to conduct longer, more expansive interviews while tapping into a broader international audience base. With a current subscriber base of 2.35 million on […]
Generation Z (defined as those born between 1997 and 2012) will reportedly make up 27% of the workforce by the end of the year. This new generation of workers has been raised with a heightened awareness of social, economic, and environmental challenges, as well as a set of values and expectations moulded by unprecedented technology […]
On demand options represent a rapidly growing area of the private jet charter business. One of the biggest factors driving this trend is the attraction of choice. Thomas Flohr, who has spent 20 years pioneering the global private jet industry, opened up the market to more alternatives with his creation of XO in 2019. Flohr […]
In today’s competitive job market, employers face numerous challenges when it comes to hiring the right candidates. Among these challenges, ensuring a safe and secure work environment ranks high on the list of priorities. Criminal record checks play a pivotal role in this regard, offering employers valuable insights into the backgrounds of potential hires. Here’s […]
Addison Lee, London’s largest private hire and taxi firm, has today announced a new partnership with the WizAnn Knowledge School to safeguard the future of the black taxi industry, and support drivers looking to establish a successful career in the field. The number of black taxi drivers licensed by TfL has faced a steady decline […]
Leaders from the financial services industry have called on the government and regulators to introduce robust legislation to boost market confidence in the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking at last night’s Parliamentary Digital Economy summit, which was organised by the Parliament Street think tank, hosted by Dean Russell MP for Watford, and chaired by Steven […]