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Glass Half Full: AI is the beginning for job searchers

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AI can turn scattered skills into new careers, offering job seekers second chances while demanding fair access, training and inclusion.
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Regulating the internet is like trying to bottle lightning using chopsticks

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As AI disrupts brand protection, global rights owners face a volatile fight against online piracy that regulation alone cannot tame.
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BSI launches first global standard for online age checks

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BSI unveils the first global standard for online age checks, aiming to harmonise safety rules as countries consider tougher social media curbs.
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FOLO-UP launches watchdog to spot unsafe online goods

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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UK start-up FOLO-UP launches automated watchdog to scan online marketplaces and help remove tens of thousands of unsafe products.
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New UK platform targets unsafe goods on marketplaces

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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New UK platform FOLO-UP uses AI to flag unsafe products on major online marketplaces, pressuring retailers to pull dangerous listings.
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The new AI governance model that puts Shadow IT on notice

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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With 93% of firms facing unauthorised AI use, new governance models urge flexible policies to manage shadow AI risks while fuelling innovation.
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European schools train 12,000 pupils to build AI & startups

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Across ten European countries, 12,000 pupils are learning to build AI solutions and startups to help close the continent's AI skills gap.
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Over-50s talent vital for safe & effective AI in the workplace

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Research reveals professionals over 50 are crucial for ethical AI oversight, enhancing business performance and reducing risks in the workplace.
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Australian mid caps risk falling behind as large firms lead in AI

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Only 27% of ASX 200 firms reported AI use in 2025, lagging behind US and UK; large caps lead while mid caps risk falling behind in adoption.
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Green skills gap limits UK youth access to growing green jobs

Tue, 20th May 2025
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UK youth show greater confidence in green skills than global peers, but a 200,000-worker shortfall threatens the rapidly growing net zero sector.
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BioCatch appoints Andreas Dombret to aid global expansion

Thu, 15th May 2025
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BioCatch appoints Andreas Dombret as senior advisor to boost global growth and fight financial crime with innovative technology.
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Exclusive: CCH Integrator's product manager reveals technology's role in CBC reporting

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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Product Manager, Daphne Lee, is transforming multinational tax compliance through advanced technology and client-centric solutions.
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Tax leaders optimistic about GenAI despite cost concerns

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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A new survey reveals 87% of tax professionals believe generative AI will enhance efficiency, despite 75% still in early integration stages.
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Wolters Kluwer report reveals BEPS Pillar Two compliance trends

Mon, 9th Sep 2024
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Wolters Kluwer's latest report reveals that 88% of multinational enterprises have started their journey towards BEPS Pillar Two compliance, marking an 18% increase.
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Exclusive: How CCH Integrator is evolving for BEPS Pillar Two

Thu, 16th May 2024
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Andy Hung from Wolters Kluwer unveils advancements in CCH Integrator, a technology solution configuring to meet stringent modern tax compliance demands, including BEPS Pillar Two regulations.
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IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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To mark IWD 2024, we delve into continued gender disparities in tech and education, but signs of progress emerge, particularly at Grok Academy, focusing on bridging the gender gap.
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IWD 2024: Gender pay gap widening in the United Kingom

Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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The gender pay gap in the UK has widened to 14.5%, pushing the country to 17th place in the Women in Work Index.
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Multinationals bracing for impact as OECD's BEPS Initiative rolls out

Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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Multinationals face a major shift with OECD's BEPS rules, with over 77% unprepared for the upcoming tax changes.
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OECD adopts privacy safeguards while accessing personal data

Fri, 16th Dec 2022
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The agreement is on approaches to safeguarding the privacy and other freedoms when accessing personal data for national security and law enforcement purposes.
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High-speed fibre overtakes DSL internet for first time in OECD countries

Tue, 3rd Aug 2021
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High-speed fibre internet subscriptions have overtaken copper-wire DSL connections across OECD countries, according to new data.