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Online accounting software, commonly known as ‘cloud accounting’ software, is revolutionising the way fi nancial management systems are accessed and managed.

Do you think or know that some of the business information you rely on is wrong? Do you have questions that can’t be answered with the information you have available?

UK growth rates have slowed, productivity underperformance is now in its sixth year and forecasts for both are muted.

In-house legal departments are being asked to fund AI initiatives by reallocating existing budgets, but new survey data reveals a critical constraint: 86% of legal leaders cannot shift money between budget categories without approval from managers or CFOs. This creates a fundamental tension between the expectation that legal will self-fund AI transformation and the reality that most teams lack the authority to restructure their budgets independently.

Outsourcing has become a hot topic for insurers and other businesses alike. This article highlights some of the factors to bear in mind if an outsourcing project is to be successful.

In-house legal teams are rapidly expanding their scope of work, driven by AI capabilities and rising law firm costs. But as the perimeter of what they handle grows faster than their budgets and capacity, many are discovering that bringing work in-house creates new challenges around workload management and sustainable operations. The question isn't whether to insource more work—it's how to build the flexible, AI-enabled operating model needed to handle it effectively.

In our daily lives, both business and personal, we often find ourselves contracting electronically: purchasing goods on the internet, or e-signing flat rental agreements ...

OpenUK's annual Open Source Survey reveals the economic and social benefits of Open Source products and information to the UK.

When exploring the meaning of the word ‘legacy', a few descriptions appear which could go some way to define the appetite and potential for technology companies in Scotland.

Wearable technology is an industry that continues to grow and adapt to meet the ever-changing needs of our world.

The UK Intellectual Property Office introduced new guidance in January 2025 addressing the patentability of quantum computing-related inventions, marking the first time specific guidance has been provided for this emerging technology.

As artificial intelligence chatbots increasingly serve as sources of companionship and emotional support, a novel legal question emerges: how should mental capacity to make decisions about AI companions be assessed under the Mental Capacity Act 2005? This analysis explores whether such relationships should be categorized as internet use or contact, what information individuals must understand about the artificial nature of these interactions...

AI technology has revolutionized legal document drafting, but relying on it for DBS cases and police record deletion applications can lead to serious pitfalls. From false citations and contradictory recommendations to privacy risks and regulatory warnings, discover why specialized legal expertise remains essential when your career and reputation are at stake.

An experienced employment lawyer reflects on the enduring value of human judgment and practical advice in an age where AI can generate instant answers. Drawing on decades of experience, he explores why clients still need someone who can cut through complexity, assess real-world risks, and provide clear commercial guidance that technology alone cannot deliver.