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New Helpmore Trust Index highlights transparent grassroots charities across South Africa. The new platform aims to help donors identify smaller charities demonstrating accountability and measurable community impact, while addressing longstanding challenges around visibility and trust in South Africa’s fragmented charitable sector.
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UK MPs reject under-16 social media ban proposal. The House of Commons voted against a Conservative amendment to ban under-16s from social media, opting instead for a consultation on potential restrictions. Critics argue this delays addressing online safety concerns.
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Scottish salmon producer shifts to employee ownership to secure succession. Marine Products (Scotland) has transferred ownership to an Employee Ownership Trust, placing the Glasgow-based salmon producer in the hands of its staff while ensuring continuity of leadership and long-term independence.
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OpenAI delays ChatGPT adult mode to prioritise core improvements. The company aims to enhance intelligence, personalisation, and user experience, postponing adult mode to focus on broader user benefits and regulatory compliance.
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Yann LeCun’s new startup AMI raises $1.03bn for alternative AI. The company is developing world-model systems designed to reason about real-world environments rather than generate text alone, targeting sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare and aerospace.
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West Yorkshire unveils employer support drive to close disability employment gap. A new employer training and support package aims to help businesses recruit and retain people with health conditions or disabilities, as regional leaders seek to boost productivity, reduce economic inactivity, and widen access to work.
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Most UK entrepreneurs launch ventures without a formal business plan. New research from Adobe Express suggests entrepreneurial ambition remains high across the UK, but structured planning is far less common — with only a small minority of prospective founders developing a detailed roadmap before launching a venture.
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Rainy commutes subtly reshape how workers approach office attendance decisions. New UK survey data suggests wet weather influences motivation, commuting decisions, and workplace expectations, as employees weigh the effort of travelling against the appeal of comfortable, well-designed offices.
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Peers urge ministers to reject opt-out AI copyright rules now. A Lords committee says licensed, transparent training data would better support creators, investment, and responsible model development, while warning that weaker copyright protections could stall UK licensing markets and deepen reliance on opaque overseas systems.
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Women want stronger mentoring and coaching support across the workforce. New UK research suggests many women want both mentoring and coaching opportunities throughout their careers, while also showing growing interest in flexible retirement models such as micro-retirement and part-time work after leaving full-time employment.