Google DeepMind enters a new era as co-founder Demis Hassabis shifts AI role
When Sir Demis Hassabis said AI had brought the world to a “pivotal moment in human history” last month, he knew another big change was imminent.
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Can Harvey Nichols find its way back to being Absolutely Fabulous again?
Such was the buzz around Harvey Nichols in its 90s heyday that the department store was regularly name-checked in Absolutely Fabulous, with Edina and Patsy’s frequent retail therapy trips to the store reflecting its pos…
Read more →Train operators to crack down on ‘donutters’ and other digital ticket cheats
There is more than one way to commit fraud and, for some rail travellers, it has been as simple as a couple of taps on their phone as their train approaches its destination.
Read more →Fifa president Gianni Infantino denies claims Uefa paid off alleged ‘lover’
Uefa has confirmed a “departure payment” was made to a female employee who is alleged to have been in a relationship with Gianni Infantino while he was the organisation’s general secretary, allegations Fifa has dismisse…
Read more →‘The market is dead’: why aren’t flats in England selling?
Figures show most leasehold flats in England do not find a buyer within six months, despite slashed prices
Read more →Sadiq Khan calls on Andy Burnham to commit to climate action as pressure grows over North Sea oil
Sadiq Khan: This burning summer is the proof: the voices of climate denial aren’t just delusional, they’re deadly
Read more →Union calls for robust review of OBR over fears it holds back economic growth
The TUC is urging the new chancellor, John Healey, to order a “root and branch” review of the Office for Budget Responsibility, claiming the forecaster’s approach holds back investment.
Read more →Lime bikes hurtling around the city: is this the revenge of a priced-out generation? | Andy Beckett
From running red lights to dumping bikes, some Lime users get a bad rap. But many who grumble about them don’t appreciate their own privilege
Read more →Surprise fall in US jobs last month as slow summer continues
The US economy is creating fewer jobs than expected with the employment market performing weaker during the summer than previously thought, official figures show.
Read more →FCA applying increased scrutiny to Annex 1 firms
We are concerned about a number of risks among unregulated lenders, safe custody providers, money brokers and financial leasing companies (Annex 1 firms).
Read more →Global food prices at three-year high as heatwaves and wars push up crop costs
UN index says weather is affecting wheat yields while conflicts in Ukraine and Iran hit exports and drive up prices
Read more →Boeing 737 Max operators told to check fuselages for cracks
The US aviation regulator has ordered inspections of the fuselages of Boeing 737 Max planes for possible cracks in a component.
Read more →Rail passengers face second day of disruption across north-west England
Problems after power failure at regional signalling centre likely to continue until noon on Friday
Read more →UK house prices flat in July, says Lloyds, as buyers struggle with affordability
UK house prices were broadly stagnant in July as prospective buyers were squeezed by higher mortgage rates, uncertainty around the Middle East and stretched affordability, according to the lender Lloyds.
Read more →Global food prices hit three-year high as heatwaves and conflict push up cost of crops – business live
Newsflash: Global food commodity prics have hit a three-year high, as the Ukraine war, conflict in the Middle East and extremely hot weather push up crop prices.
Read more →ECB publishes consolidated banking data for end-March 2026
Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of credit institutions headquartered in the EU in March 2026
Read more →Burnham urged to tackle cost of living crisis by pressuring Trump to end Iran war
Trade unions have called on Andy Burnham to tackle the cost of living crisis at its source by pressuring Donald Trump to bring the conflict in the Middle East swiftly to an end.
Read more →What can Dublin teach us? Milburn goes on a quest to solve youth jobs crisis
The former UK minister discovers how apprenticeships and support networks helped slash Ireland’s Neet rate
Read more →July’s heatwaves kept UK shoppers away from high street
Visits down 3.8% after 6.2% fall in June, with many choosing to buy online instead, research for retail body finds
Read more →New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harms to children’s mental health
Ruling comes as part of second phase of landmark trial that found social media company enabled harm against users
Read more →Trump orders leak probe over reports on depleted munitions, WSJ reports
US President Donald Trump has mandated fresh inquiries into unauthorized leaks detailing the Pentagon's ammunition reserves, according to government sources cited Thursday by The Wall Street Journal.
Read more →Iran-Oman Hormuz plan said to forbid U.S. passage; Iran attacks ’hostile’ targets
US officials say they would not accept any arrangement on the waterway that would leave Iran in control.
Read more →Trains stop across north-west England after power cut hits signalling centre
Trains across parts of north-west England have ground to a halt after a power failure hit the signalling centre controlling the railway in the region.
Read more →Paramount concessions lead UK to approve takeover of Warner Bros
The UK culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, has said she will not intervene in Paramount’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, removing one of the remaining obstacles to the blockbuster deal.
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