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Lords call for AI 'kill switch' powers in UK
Its backers say it would provide a "vital safety net" against runaway AI systems such as those from OpenAI and Anthropic.
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The struggle to shut down the illegal tobacco trade
There's been an “explosion” in the sale of illegal tobacco in Scotland, according to Trading Standards.
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Architect of UK’s AI strategy joins Anthropic amid conflict of interest warning
Matt Clifford will stay as chair of government funding body for tech projects alongside his senior role at US firm The architect of the UK government’s AI strategy has joined the US startup…
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Chevron to expand in Venezuela, days after the U.S. and Venezuela strike oil deal
Chevron is the largest foreign oil operator in Venezuela. The deal will expand its footprint at a time of political and economic uncertainty for Venezuela.
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UK government does not know what datacentres are being used for, FoI request shows
Lack of information raises fears over environmental impact of the AI boom The UK government does not know what the country’s datacentres are being used for despite fears over the growing…
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Andy Burnham clashes with Kemi Badenoch at his first PMQs - video
The prime minister was pressed on borrowing costs and spending during an exchange with the leader of the opposition at his first PMQs since taking office. Burnham spoke about the need to…
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Faisal Islam: Why bond market wildfire is keeping world leaders up at night
Huge AI spending plans and the ongoing war in Iran are driving up borrowing costs around the world.
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Former boxer to host annual school uniform giveaway
Ex-Commonwealth lightweight champion Tommy Coyle is running the event in Hull for the seventh year.
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Taxing the banks: what Europe’s windfall levies brought in as Burnham eyes his next move
Ahead of a crucial budget, four countries’ experiments offer a mixed verdict on how to tax bumper profits The countdown is on. Two months out from Andy Burnham’s inaugural autumn budget…
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New lawsuits claim OpenAI execs put image ahead of safety in Canadian mass shooting
The suits say that recommendations to alert police about the alleged shooter were nixed by OpenAI's global affairs team, led by veteran political strategist Chris Lehane. OpenAI denies the…
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Blackout risk rises as heatwave stresses largest US electric grids
US energy department warns of potential for outages in PJM Interconnection, serving 67 million from DC to Chicago The risk of power outages is expected to escalate across a broad swath…
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VAT cuts won't lower prices for customers, say NI hospitality leaders
A Londonderry hotel manager said it would be "disingenuous" to suggest a VAT cut would help lower prices
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Trump’s ridiculous bullying of Canada is backfiring | Robert Reich
The US president’s need to assert dominance is igniting patriotism abroad and a backlash at home What do bullies do when someone stands up to their bullying and punches them in the face?…
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Freelancers are getting buried with ‘soulless’ AI slop cleanup: ‘It’s a shame we need to do it’
As more companies turn to AI, they’re hiring freelancers to clean up its mistakes rather than create original work Lisa, a freelance graphic designer based in Spain, noticed a shift in her…
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Why are UK borrowing costs rising and what does it mean for me?
Some government borrowing costs have hit their highest level for 28 years - what does it mean for you?
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This data has helped fight workplace discrimination for 60 years. The Trump administration plans to delete it
Enforcing civil rights without these reports will be difficult for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, pushing US agency closer to Trump’s agenda, experts warn The US civil rights…
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Thames Water, I refuse to pay the sewage charge in my bill while you pollute Britain’s rivers and coastlines | Jenny Jones
I will calmly read all the threatening letters and await the court case against me. But I will take a stand even if our government won’t I can’t even remember when I decided to stop paying…
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Barclays faces complaint over backing for power plant near world’s largest mangrove forest
Bangladeshi complainants allege Rampal power station’s pollution and climate risks threaten the Sunderbans, a world heritage site Barclays Bank is facing a formal complaint over its…
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Range Rover launches its first electric vehicle, with starting price of £154,070
Fully electric SUV unveiled after year-long delay and will be built at Jaguar Land Rover’s plant in Solihull Range Rover has launched its first electric vehicle – a year later than planned…
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Economist Kenneth Rogoff argues that that the era of dollar dominance may be ending
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Ryanair warns air fares in Europe will jump next year if oil price stays high
Budget carrier says airlines could go bust as it cuts passenger targets to reduce exposure to ‘unhedged winter oil’ Ryanair has warned that air fares in Europe will jump next year if the…
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Global bond sell-off intensifies as US-Iran tensions stoke inflation fears
UK borrowing costs driven up, adding to challenges facing John Healey as he prepares for first budget Business live – latest updates The global government bond sell-off resumed on…
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Fake 10 Downing Street listing on Booking.com highlights security failures
Consumer watchdog Which? set up and accepted payment for fake listing for ‘1 bed apartment in heart of London’ Successive politicians have clawed their way past colleagues over the years to…
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Britain is OK with public ownership, but only by foreign powers. Why?
Arthur Downing, author of Power and the People: A History of British Energy, says all-encompassing rapid transition will need a mutualised system Have you ever wondered why it is that most…
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