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Business Post
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Post
The Connected AI podcast: Kwayga's Mike McGrath on using AI to help supermarkets source products faster
Welcome to the latest episode of the Connected AI Podcast, a fortnightly podcast presented by Charlie Taylor, the Business Post's technology editor, and Elaine Burke, one of our leading contributors. The Connected AI Podcast, which is brought to you in association with Expleo, aims to cut through the hype and get to the heart of AI for business, with expert guests offering their advice, and the hosts giving their take on big developments in the space. In the latest episode we're talking to Mike McGrath, co-founder and CEO of Kwayga. Mike talks to us about how the startup's AI technology is helping supermarket buyers cut sourcing times by 40 per cent. In addition, Charlie and Elaine discuss the new national semiconductor strategy, Open AI's acquisition of Jonny Ive's IO, Anthropic's new AI models, AI-driven 'scientific slop', and imaginary books to read. The Connected AI Podcast. You won't want to miss it. Listen here or wherever you usually pick up your podcasts.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Self-harm cases rise at Hull Prison, report finds
Incidents of self-harm have increased at HMP Hull, according to a report by the prisons inspectorate. A review in April measured progress at the jail since inspections in 2021 and 2024. HM Inspectorate of Prisons had previously found that prison bosses were not using data effectively to reduce violence or self-harm, but the latest report concluded that "reasonable progress" had been made to understand the causes of the problem, despite the rise in incidents. The Ministry of Justice said it was addressing the concerns raised in the report. Previous inspections had identified a number of concerns, including inmates being locked up for more than 22 hours a day and a lack of involvement in meaningful activities or attending education workshops. The inspectorate had also cited an increase in positive drug tests and "too many" prisoners being released with no homes to go to. The recent follow-up visit found that "concerns had been taken seriously" and staff were working hard to improve the situation. However, Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor said the availability of drugs remained a "significant concern" and a threat to safety and security. He said leaders were now using a drug strategy that focused on recovery and good support. He also said the prison remained overcrowded, with cramped cells, and while there had been work to improve inmates not ending up homeless on their release from prison, the number of those released without homes to go to had not yet fallen. In conclusion, Mr Taylor said: "Leaders were committed to driving improvement at Hull and this independent review of progress indicated that their hard work was paying off in many important areas." HMP Hull houses about 900 remanded or newly-convicted men and vulnerable prisoners. A Ministry of Justice spokesperson said: "While we have seen notable improvements since the last inspection, we fully acknowledge the challenges that remain at HMP Hull." The spokesperson added that efforts were being made to address the concerns that had been raised, including training staff to reduce the risk of self-harm and bringing in reforms to reduce pressure on prisons. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Prisoners spending too long in cells - inspector More inmates released early to stop prisons running out of space Hull Prison HM Inspectorate of Prisons
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Self-harm cases rise at Hull Prison, report finds
Incidents of self-harm have increased at HMP Hull, according to a report by the prisons inspectorate. A review in April measured progress at the jail since inspections in 2021 and 2024. HM Inspectorate of Prisons had previously found that prison bosses were not using data effectively to reduce violence or self-harm, but the latest report concluded that "reasonable progress" had been made to understand the causes of the problem, despite the rise in incidents. The Ministry of Justice said it was addressing the concerns raised in the report. Previous inspections had identified a number of concerns, including inmates being locked up for more than 22 hours a day and a lack of involvement in meaningful activities or attending education workshops. The inspectorate had also cited an increase in positive drug tests and "too many" prisoners being released with no homes to go to. The recent follow-up visit found that "concerns had been taken seriously" and staff were working hard to improve the situation. However, Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor said the availability of drugs remained a "significant concern" and a threat to safety and security. He said leaders were now using a drug strategy that focused on recovery and good support. He also said the prison remained overcrowded, with cramped cells, and while there had been work to improve inmates not ending up homeless on their release from prison, the number of those released without homes to go to had not yet fallen. In conclusion, Mr Taylor said: "Leaders were committed to driving improvement at Hull and this independent review of progress indicated that their hard work was paying off in many important areas." HMP Hull houses about 900 remanded or newly-convicted men and vulnerable prisoners. A Ministry of Justice spokesperson said: "While we have seen notable improvements since the last inspection, we fully acknowledge the challenges that remain at HMP Hull." The spokesperson added that efforts were being made to address the concerns that had been raised, including training staff to reduce the risk of self-harm and bringing in reforms to reduce pressure on prisons. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Prisoners spending too long in cells - inspector More inmates released early to stop prisons running out of space Hull Prison HM Inspectorate of Prisons
BBC News
27-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Rise in number of self-harm cases at Hull Prison, report finds
Incidents of self-harm have increased at HMP Hull, according to a report by the prisons inspectorate.A review in April measured progress at the jail since inspections in 2021 and Inspectorate of Prisons had previously found that prison bosses were not using data effectively to reduce violence or self-harm, but the latest report concluded that "reasonable progress" had been made to understand the causes of the problem, despite the rise in Ministry of Justice said it was addressing the concerns raised in the report. Previous inspections had identified a number of concerns, including inmates being locked up for more than 22 hours a day and a lack of involvement in meaningful activities or attending education inspectorate had also cited an increase in positive drug tests and "too many" prisoners being released with no homes to go recent follow-up visit found that "concerns had been taken seriously" and staff were working hard to improve the Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor said the availability of drugs remained a "significant concern" and a threat to safety and said leaders were now using a drug strategy that focused on recovery and good support. Cells remained 'cramped' He also said the prison remained overcrowded, with cramped cells, and while there had been work to improve inmates not ending up homeless on their release from prison, the number of those released without homes to go to had not yet conclusion, Mr Taylor said: "Leaders were committed to driving improvement at Hull and this independent review of progress indicated that their hard work was paying off in many important areas."HMP Hull houses about 900 remanded or newly-convicted men and vulnerable prisoners.A Ministry of Justice spokesperson said: "While we have seen notable improvements since the last inspection, we fully acknowledge the challenges that remain at HMP Hull."The spokesperson added that efforts were being made to address the concerns that had been raised, including training staff to reduce the risk of self-harm and bringing in reforms to reduce pressure on prisons. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
22-05-2025
- BBC News
Parc prison: Positive 'green shoots' at troubled jail
There have been some "green shoots" of positive actions at the troubled Parc prison, near Bridgend, the most senior prisons inspector in Wales and England has this year a report from Charlie Taylor, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, said the situation at Parc was "enormously disappointing".The damning report said Parc was failing to tackle an "alarming" amount of drugs that have led to a "spate" of he told MPs on Wednesday that a new boss had provided "a little bit more grip" although there was still "a long way to go". The report, which followed an unannounced inspection of HMP Parc in January, said drugs were "pouring into the prison", with deliveries often by inmates are known to have died at Parc in 2024, more than any other UK the 17 deaths G4S, which runs the prison, confirmed that eight inmates had died from natural causes, and five deaths were believed to be drugs were found on 900 occasions in 2024, and G4S said it had invested significant resources to tackle drugs in the prison including patrol dogs and detection equipment. Parc had previously been judged as one of the most successful prisons, and HM Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor called the January inspection "enormously disappointing".Addressing MPs on the Welsh Affairs Select Committee at Westminster on Wednesday, Mr Taylor said the recent deaths had "an absolute catastrophic effect" on "the pride and that real sense of community" on both staff and inmates. However, he said, although the January inspection was very critical there "were some positives there".He told MPs: "There was a little bit more grip by a new director who had been appointed, the number of deaths had diminished since that shocking high that there had been earlier last year."The regime wasn't nearly good enough, but there were some reasonably credible plans to get prisoners out and about and doing some of the things that in the past we commented on reasonably positively."There was a sense amongst the leadership team and also amongst officers, that morale was beginning to improve. So there were some green shoots."However he warned: "I wouldn't want to give you a false assurance on that. "We will be back at Parc within the year and we'll want to see that those improvements that we've begun to see have been sustained but there is a long way to go."Following the report in January, G4S, which runs the prison, said "significant improvements" were being made.
