Faulty AI Advice Causing Financial Losses for UK Businesses
Half of UK accountants report clients losing money due to AI-generated financial errors. As HMRC ramps up enforcement, experts warn of severe consequences without professional oversight.
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Agentic AI: A 2026 Game Changer for UK Professional Services
UK accounting and consulting leaders predict agentic AI will be transformative by 2026, automating complex tasks and reshaping the workforce. Discover the future of professional services.
ACCA ends remote exams to combat AI cheating
The ACCA, the world's largest accounting body, will stop online exams from March due to a surge in AI-assisted cheating. Nearly 4,000 candidates recently sat exams in London.
CIMA to end remote exams over cheating fears
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants is scrapping remote exams globally from August 2025, reverting to in-person tests to uphold professional standards. Discover the full story.
WH Smith targets ex-bosses' bonuses after £50m accounting error
WH Smith's profits plummet to £16m as the FCA launches a formal investigation. The retailer is attempting to recover £7m in bonuses from former executives. Read the full story.
WH Smith Investigated by FCA Over Accounting Woes
The Financial Conduct Authority launches an investigation into WH Smith following accounting errors in its US division. CEO resigns as profit forecasts are slashed.
Recent corrections and clarifications from The Guardian
Explore the latest corrections and clarifications issued by The Guardian, highlighting the newspaper's commitment to factual accuracy and transparency in its reporting.
Mad Men 4K Restoration on HBO Max Has Major Goofs
HBO Max's new 4K restoration of Mad Men contains bizarre mistakes, including visible crew members and episodes out of order. Discover the streaming blunders here.
FCA investigates WH Smith accounting error
City watchdog makes inquiries into WH Smith's accounting blunder that wiped £600m off market value. Read the latest on the retailer's strategic shift.
Guardian corrects restaurant and hotel details
The Guardian has issued corrections regarding the origins of Punk Royale and the historical period of Palazzo Previtera. Discover the accurate facts behind these stories.
MHA Boss Eyes Further Accountancy Firm Mergers
MHA's managing director reveals plans for more mergers following recent deals as accountancy sector consolidation accelerates. Discover what's driving the rush.
MHA revenue up 13% after London listing success
MHA reports impressive 13% revenue growth to £56.1m following its London stock market debut. Discover how the accounting firm plans to expand its private equity and international services.
Ex-WH Smith Finance Chief Withdraws from Greggs Role
Former WH Smith finance director Robert Moorhead withdraws from Greggs board position following damning audit report. CEO Carl Cowling steps down after profits overstated by £30m.
Study reveals flaws in Australia's forest accounting methods
New research exposes how Australia's official forest figures hide deforestation impacts through misleading accounting. Learn how this affects climate goals.
WH Smith CEO resigns after £30m accounting blunder
WH Smith boss Carl Cowling resigns immediately after an accounting failure slashes profit forecasts by £30m. Read the full story on the retail giant's turmoil.
WH Smith CEO steps down after accounting scandal
WH Smith's chief executive departs immediately following a major accounting failure in its North American division that slashed profits and wiped nearly £600m from market value.
Cloudflare outage causes global internet disruptions
A major Cloudflare outage caused widespread internet errors, affecting sites like X and OpenAI. The company is investigating a spike in unusual traffic. Read the latest updates.
Cloudflare outage sparks global internet errors
A major Cloudflare outage caused widespread internet disruption, affecting sites including X and OpenAI. Discover how this infrastructure failure impacted millions.
Google CEO Warns Against Blind Trust in AI Tools
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai cautions users not to blindly trust AI outputs, admitting models are 'prone to errors' while discussing potential AI bubble risks. Learn more about responsible AI use.
HMRC child benefit errors cause parent distress
Parents reveal shocking stories of HMRC errors stopping child benefit payments based on incorrect data. Ukrainian refugees and British families face repayment demands for non-existent holidays.
Guardian Corrections and Clarifications: November 13, 2025
The Guardian issues corrections and clarifications from November 13, 2025, addressing factual errors and providing context. Read the latest updates.
AI in Healthcare: Saving 650,000 Lives Annually
Dr Robert Pearl argues that integrating AI with clinicians creates safer, higher-quality care. Discover how this partnership could prevent hundreds of thousands of medical errors.
91 prisoners mistakenly freed since April
Government faces mounting pressure as figures reveal 91 mistaken prisoner releases since April. Justice Secretary David Lammy to face MPs over systemic failures. Read the full investigation.
AI to stop prisoner release errors at Wandsworth
Justice minister reveals AI chatbots will help prevent mistaken prisoner releases after recent errors. New technology aims to modernise outdated prison systems.
Prison chiefs summoned over wrongful releases crisis
England's prison chiefs face emergency talks with ministers following a shocking series of wrongful inmate releases, exposing critical failures in the justice system's safeguards.
BDO fined £6.5m for fake audit evidence
The UK's accounting watchdog has handed BDO a massive £6.5 million penalty after discovering the audit giant fabricated documents and misled investigators in the Aldermore Bank audit case.
Guardian Issues Corrections: Journalism Transparency
The Guardian's latest corrections column reveals errors in reporting, from misidentified locations to inaccurate financial figures, demonstrating the newspaper's commitment to transparency and accuracy.
BDO UK and Ireland announce landmark accounting merger
In a landmark move for the professional services sector, BDO's UK and Irish firms announce plans to merge, creating a £1.4bn revenue giant poised to challenge the Big Four's dominance in the mid-market arena.
BDO Announces Major UK & Ireland Accounting Merger
Two of BDO's largest firms unite in strategic merger, creating a £1.1 billion revenue practice with ambitious growth targets and enhanced client services across the UK and Ireland.
Google AI spreads dangerous headlight myths to drivers
Australian authorities issue urgent warning after Google's AI search tool provides dangerously incorrect information about when drivers must use headlights, risking road safety nationwide.
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