Wealth managers must get ready for the great wealth transfer May 19, 2025 With the UK on the verge of a historic great wealth transfer, wealth managers must get ahead now, writes Rhodri Preece.
Labour to back use of ChatGPT and AI in schools May 19, 2025 The UK will back international guidelines on using generative AI such as ChatGPT in schools, the Education Secretary is set to announce. In a speech to the Education World Forum in London on Monday, Bridget Phillipson will aim to put Britain at the forefront of a “revolution” in education technology. As well as funding efforts [...]
Elton John slams government as ‘losers’ over AI copyright row May 18, 2025 Sir Elton John described the Government as “absolute losers” and said he felt “incredibly betrayed” after calls by peers to amend the Data (Use and Access) Bill to include greater copyright protections against artificial intelligence (AI) were resisted. Earlier this week, the House of Lords supported an amendment designed to ensure copyright holders would have [...]
Government AI pushed stalled by old tech May 16, 2025 The UK public sector is facing a digital crisis, with pressure mounting to roll out AI-driven services, enhance citizen engagement, and modernise remote working. But the sector is being dragged back by legacy systems, disconnected platforms, and chronic budget constraints. A new report from CX platform provider 8×8 and Cavell Group analysts has revealed that [...]
Inside new City of London summer festival with free events throughout July May 16, 2025 Exclusive: The City of London is hardly famed for its cultural events, but that’s something event organisers working with The Leadenhall Building, otherwise known as The Cheesegrater, are looking to change this summer with the announcement of a new festival. Dozens of free-to-attend events are taking place in the City of London this July as [...]
Org Group acquires UK tech recruitment firm in global expansion May 16, 2025 Multinational professional services firm Org Group has acquired Manchester-based technology recruitment firm Venturi, in a strategic move that expands its presence in Germany and the US, and strengthen its capabilities in digital talent acquisition. The acquisition bolsters the group’s growing portfolio, adding Venturi’s tech expertise to a business that already includes global talent from Morgan [...]
North Korean hackers use fake WFH jobs to infiltrate UK firms May 15, 2025 North Korean state-backed hackers are using AI generated resumes and stolen identities to infiltrate UK firms, under the guise of remote IT working. According to a new threat report from Crowdstrike, the group – known as ‘Famous Chollima’ – has pivoted its focus from the US to the UK and Europe after a string of [...]
CMA handed ‘strategic steer’ as government pushes pro-growth agenda May 15, 2025 The UK’s competition watchdog has been handed a “strategic steer” from Downing Street as the government pushes regulators to adopt its pro-growth agenda. The strategic steer, which is issued to regulators each parliament, sets out the government’s priorities for regulators and how they engage with the private sector. According to the Treasury, the steer “resets [...]
Sage boosts profit and margins as AI tools drive growth May 15, 2025 Accounting software giant Sage has posted a strong set of half year results, powered by rising demand for cloud services and adoption of its AI tools. The firm’s operating profit went up 16 per cent to £288m, whilst revenue saw a nine per cent uptick to £1.24bn, Sage told the market on Thursday. Sage said [...]
Legal tech this, AI law firm that: But what about jobs and trust? May 15, 2025 AI is the craze, every big business has jumped onto the hype, and the legal sector is no different—but the skepticism wafting around is there for a reason