The European Commission’s new guidelines for asbestos management signal a potential shift in the UK’s approach to asbestos regulation, as pressure mounts for stricter safety measures in light of rising health concerns and EU standards.

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As consultants continue to evangelise the potential of artificial intelligence, more and more clients expect to see it as part of the services offered by professional service firms themselves. More than eight-in-ten consulting buyers are actively looking for consultants who augment their offering with AI – but this also comes with expectations of reduced costs, at a time when many firms are already suffering a slowdown in growth.

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The UK’s tax regulations are in an era of major change – and while UK businesses are now several years on from the initial rush to Making Tax Digital VAT compliance, it’s far from a case of ‘mission complete’.

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