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AI is cutting manual work while raising IT oversight demands. SolarWinds’ latest survey found that productivity gains are being offset by more checking, trust issues, and operational pressure.
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Burgess Hodgson has added specialist tax relief capability through acquisition. The deal brings capital allowances and R&D tax relief expertise into its wider advisory offer for UK clients.
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Loftware has launched a platform for connected supplier labelling workflows. The system is designed to bring supplier onboarding, governed collaboration, and standardised product identification into one secure network.
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Three new guides aim to secure fast-changing enterprise AI systems. They apply the CIS Controls to LLMs, AI agents, and MCP environments with practical recommendations for enterprise teams.
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PeopleBench has acquired a resilience framework for workforce development strategy. The deal combines workforce analytics with a psychometric tool focused on sustainable performance, adaptability, and wellbeing.
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UK directors are taking bigger personal risks for growth plans. Purbeck’s latest data shows larger guarantees, bigger loans, and record demand for Personal Guarantee Insurance.
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NEOMA has added McGill to its Canadian exchange network roster. The agreement opens a semester in Montreal, with tuition covered and courses taught in English from September 2026.
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ICA has launched practical AI training for compliance professionals worldwide. The programme focuses on governance, risk, and regulated use cases, with pilot access to AI compliance tools.
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Skills shortages remain a major growth barrier for Yorkshire businesses. BDO’s latest survey found similar pressure across the Midlands, South East, and South West, with retail, hospitality, and manufacturing affected.
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Payment failures are putting retail and hospitality sales at risk. FreedomPay’s latest study found fast-rising losses during outages, alongside pressure on staff and customer patience.