PwC’s US chief executive has delivered a stark warning to senior staff, declaring that partners who resist artificial intelligence “have no place” at the firm as it rapidly reshapes its business model to adapt to…
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UK government backs away from AI copyright overhaul as licensing emerges as the battleground
The UK government has stepped back from one of its most controversial proposals on artificial intelligence and copyright, signalling a decisive shift towards market-led licensing and greater transparency rather than sweeping legal reform. In its…
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The UK government is facing mounting political pressure to unlock £2.5 billion in proceeds from the sale of Chelsea Football Club, as opposition figures warn further delays risk undermining support for Ukraine. The funds, frozen…
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has abandoned its ambition to become a fully electric brand by 2030, marking a significant shift in strategy as the global transition to electric vehicles shows signs of slowing at the very…
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Trustpilot has emerged as an early beneficiary of the shift towards artificial intelligence-led search, reporting a sharp rise in profits and a surge in its share price after a year of strong growth driven by…
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The Treasury’s proposed overhaul of the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has come under scrutiny from senior MPs, who have warned that the reforms risk undermining the independence of a body tasked with resolving disputes between…
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Electric vessel manufacturer Candela has secured €30 million in fresh funding as soaring global fuel prices and growing pressure to decarbonise transport accelerate demand for next-generation maritime solutions. The funding round, the company’s largest to…
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Stepping away from a long and successful career in Big Four and national accountancy firms is no small decision, yet that is exactly what Greg McNally did when he founded VITA. Today, he leads one…
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A significant ownership shift has taken place at The Economist Group after Canadian billionaire Stephen Smith agreed to acquire a 26.9 per cent stake from Lynn Forester, Lady de Rothschild, marking the first major change…
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Close Brothers has announced plans to cut around 600 job, equivalent to roughly a fifth of its workforce, as the lender accelerates a sweeping cost-cutting programme in response to mounting pressure from the motor finance…