One-third of UK business leaders have abandoned plans to use generative AI following the Glasgow Willy Wonka Experience Scandal. The catastrophic chocolate-themed event made headlines around the world after organisers used AI tools to create elaborate and misleading images to encourage ticket sales, as well as garbled AI scripts for actors appearing at the show. […]
Small businesses, including care homes, charities, and faith groups, are set to benefit from enhanced protections against unscrupulous energy brokers who exploit opaque deals to pocket hidden commission fees. These measures represent a significant stride by the government and industry regulator to rein in unregulated energy brokers amid mounting concerns over predatory sales practices and […]
It is being predicted that there will be a huge upsurge in parents starting work early under new Flexible Working laws. The law change, which comes into effect on April 6, will require that employers consider employee requests for flexible working in good faith and consult with them on how they might be able to […]
The UK manufacturing sector experienced a notable turnaround in March, as domestic orders surged, bringing an end to nearly two years of contraction. According to the latest S&P purchasing managers index (PMI), manufacturing output reached a 20-month high, signaling expansion with a reading of 50.3. The increase in domestic demand for manufactured goods has been […]
In response to growing concerns about harassment and misconduct at business events, organisations in the UK are implementing event codes of conduct to safeguard attendees and protect corporate reputations. Prompted by high-profile cases such as the Harvey Weinstein scandal and revelations about the Presidents Club dinner, companies are increasingly focused on addressing misconduct beyond traditional […]
The UK and US have signed a landmark artificial intelligence (AI) agreement to collaborate on testing and mitigating the risks of AI models. The deal is the first global bilateral agreement on AI safety, bringing together the UK and US governments to share technical knowledge, information and talent on AI safety. The deal was signed […]
Husband and wife, Ian and Louise Toal from Much Wenlock in Shropshire secured a £50,000 investment for a 35% share of their company from fashion retail entrepreneur and investor, Touker Suleyman on BBC One’s Dragons’ Den, for their award-winning range of smoothie drinks for dogs. Furr Boost was the inspiration of Louise who, for over […]
Taking accountability can seem daunting but is widely considered the moral thing to do, and the same is true within workplaces. To be able to create a workplace where people feel comfortable and willing to take accountability, both good and bad, it is important that businesses foster a healthy and safe environment. There needs to […]
As buyers (whether that’s B2B or B2C) we’re increasingly savvy. Far from making purchasing decisions alone, we trawl the web in search of trust signals from the brands we may want to buy from, harnessing other people’s experiences, industry credentials, and client lists. But as we acclimatise to the fact that we’re all hyper-connected by technology, […]
Owen Hewitt, a trainee chartered accountant at haysmacintyre, finds himself amidst a unique cohort of accountants poised to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their daily routines from the onset of their careers. Two years into his training, Hewitt anticipates AI’s potential to alleviate the tedium of certain job aspects. According to Hewitt, AI’s role primarily […]