The economic challenges facing the next prime minister
We've had six prime ministers in a decade and it looks increasingly likely that Andy Burnham will be the seventh. But whoever is in charge, they face the same challenges.
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E-commerce giant Alibaba sues US government over defence blacklist
E-commerce giant Alibaba has launched a high-stakes legal challenge against the US government, suing to get off a Pentagon blacklist that claims it is linked to the Chinese military.
Stanford was their golden ticket - could AI help or hinder that?
American college graduates have made one thing clear to this year's batch of commencement speakers - beware of bringing up artificial intelligence (AI).
Ten years on, Brexit's economic impact is becoming clearer
Not long after the UK left the EU in 2020, a Bristol-based firm called Eskimo started selling a new kind of high-fashion and energy-efficient electric radiator, based on new technology developed by academics in the city.
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba sues US government over defence blacklist
Chinese e-commerce and technology giant Alibaba has launched a high-stakes legal challenge against the US government, suing to get off a Pentagon blacklist that claims it is linked to the Chinese military.
Stanford was their golden ticket - could AI help or hinder that?
American college graduates have made one thing clear to this year's batch of commencement speakers - beware of bringing up artificial intelligence (AI).
Google's YouTube settles social media addiction case with teen
Google's YouTube has settled a social media addiction case brought by a 15-year-old in Florida, in a fresh legal blow for online platforms accused of fuelling a mental health crisis among children.
Kunal Shah: The Indian entrepreneur taking charge of WhatsApp
Until recently, Kunal Shah was a familiar name mainly within India's startup and investor circles.
Meta halts worker tracking for AI training due to privacy fears
Meta has paused a new company-wide program of tracking its employees' computer usage which has been plagued by internal frustration.
Tech stocks tumble on concerns over AI spending
Financial markets received a sharp wake-up call on Tuesday following a sudden wave of selling in major technology shares, triggering widespread doubt over the sustainability of the AI boom.
Campaigners consider appeal after Gatwick bids fail
Campaigners opposing Gatwick Airport expansion have lost two High Court challenges against the government but have said they will consider an appeal.
Meta halts worker tracking for AI training due to privacy fears
Meta has paused a new company-wide program of tracking its employees' computer usage which has been plagued by internal frustration.
Tech stocks tumble on concerns over AI spending
Financial markets received a sharp wake-up call on Tuesday following a sudden wave of selling in major technology shares, triggering widespread doubt over the sustainability of the AI boom.
Stop pretending EU's new border system is working, says airports chief
The head of Europe's airports trade body says concerns over the region's new digital border control system are keeping him and other industry bosses awake at night.
Can you keep your kids off school or refuse to work during a heatwave?
The Met Office has issued a rare red warning for extreme heat covering parts of England and Wales later this week.
Stop pretending EU's new border system is working, says airports chief
The head of Europe's airports lobby group says concerns over the region's new digital border control system are keeping him and other industry bosses awake at night.
Ticket reseller StubHub UK customers to get refunds over illegal hidden fees
Ticket reseller StubHub UK has been ordered to refund more than 50,000 customers and pay a £900,000 fine for not showing people the total price upfront when buying tickets.
Ticket reseller StubHub UK customers to get refunds over illegal hidden fees
Ticket reseller StubHub UK has been ordered to refund more than 50,000 customers and pay a £900,000 fine for not showing people the total price upfront when buying tickets.
Tech giant Oracle cuts 21,000 jobs as it embraces AI
Oracle shed about 21,000 roles globally in the last year as the US technology giant reshapes its business around artificial intelligence (AI), the firm's latest annual report shows.
Who could be the UK's next chancellor?
With Sir Keir Starmer resigning, Andy Burnham, the newly-elected Makerfield MP, is almost certain to be the next UK prime minister.
Can you keep your kids off school or refuse to work during a heatwave?
The Met Office has issued a rare red warning for extreme heat covering parts of England and Wales later this week.
Australia's coal and gas exports violate our human rights, group says in new UN case
A group of Australians have accused the government of violating their human rights by continuing to export coal and gas and are asking the UN to take action.
Tension 'likely' in new government - ex-chief
There will "likely" be tension in Lyndon Farnham's new government, according to Former Chief Minister Kristina Moore.
Tension 'likely' in new government - ex-chief
There will "likely" be tension in Lyndon Farnham's new government, according to Former Chief Minister Kristina Moore.