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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

The future of AI in journalism will depend on a balance between benefits and risk, and raising audience comfort, trust and news literacy.

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

From being custodians of public knowledge, governments are turning to architects of manufactured ignorance. Amid disappearing evidence, citizens are struggling to hold power to account

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

AI is reshaping the news ecosystem in the fields of search, fact-checking and personalised feeds. If used well, it can support journalism and strengthen democracy.

How to make learning accounting fun and students job ready

Forget dry lectures. Accounting case study games blend theory with hands-on practice, helping students tackle real-world business challenges.

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India’s cities mission a smart earner for private firms

India’s rapid development needs help, but are the consultants value for money or just cashing in on another big project?

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Why China is targeting global auditors

China’s concern over data security, geopolitical tensions, and regulatory changes pose challenges for businesses dealing with competing compliance demands.

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Striking the ‘right balance’ key to solving consultancy conundrum

The use of consultants in the public service has gone too far, but reform shouldn’t wind back the clock for answers. The challenge is to get the balance right.

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Powerful firms that put the ‘con’ into consulting

Conflicts of interest, poor culture, and lack of transparency in the consulting industry cost the public billions and hollowed out public institutions.

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Consultants and the beast with seven heads

The ‘Big Four’ consultants are coming under increased pressure over their relationships with governments, which present a series of risks.

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Private profit and a hollowed out public service

All sides of politics have a hand in how public servants became usurped by global consulting firms. The real winner could be the one who can fix it.

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Breaking up the Big Four is the only solution

The Big Four’s behaviour is a global issue of concern. They cannot be relied upon to regulate themselves, so the only way to solve it is to break them apart.

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Does sportswashing even work?

While the media paints sportswashing as evil, more research is needed to evaluate whether it is really changing attitudes on the ground.

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Fans care about trophies, not how they’re won

Fans care about their clubs’ accomplishments more and if new owners can pour in big money to achieve this, then all is good.

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Video: Who are the Big Four firms and what do they do?

Who are these firms that hold so much influence over our governments and how do we keep them accountable?

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

How to make learning accounting fun and students job ready

India’s cities mission a smart earner for private firms

Why China is targeting global auditors

Striking the ‘right balance’ key to solving consultancy conundrum

Powerful firms that put the ‘con’ into consulting

Consultants and the beast with seven heads

Private profit and a hollowed out public service

Breaking up the Big Four is the only solution

Does sportswashing even work?

Fans care about trophies, not how they’re won

Video: Who are the Big Four firms and what do they do?

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