Banks accused of failing most vulnerable customers
Some of the UK's biggest banks have been failing their most vulnerable customers, according to the financial regulator.
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Robots available for rent: But what can they do?
In hospitals across the US, patients and staff have become accustomed to seeing a one-armed, four-foot high, friendly-looking white robot going about its business.
'I wear it on my middle finger': The rise of the defiant divorce ring
Shimmering on Deb Marino's finger are diamonds set in an eye-catching gold ring.
Can China repeat its EV success with robotaxis?
In Beijing's Yizhuang district, driverless vehicles have become a common sight. Robotaxis weave through traffic alongside ordinary cars, while autonomous delivery vans glide along the inside lane as they carry packages …
Can China repeat its EV success with robotaxis?
In Beijing's Yizhuang district, driverless vehicles have become a common sight. Robotaxis weave through traffic alongside ordinary cars, while autonomous delivery vans glide along the inside lane as they carry packages …
AI chip boom lifts Samsung profits by 1,800%
South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics says it expects to post a 19-fold jump in its profits, driven by global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) memory chips.
'I wear it on my middle finger': The rise of the defiant divorce ring
Shimmering on Deb Marino's finger are diamonds set in an eye-catching gold ring.
Robots available for rent: But what can they do?
In hospitals across the US, patients and staff have become accustomed to seeing a one-armed, four-foot high, friendly-looking white robot going about its business.
Banks accused of failing most vulnerable customers
Some of the UK's biggest banks have been failing their most vulnerable customers, according to the financial regulator.
Banks accused of pushing customers away from basic accounts
Some of the UK's biggest banks have been failing their most vulnerable customers, according to the financial regulator.
Who is George Cottrell, the mystery donor who has potentially landed Nigel Farage in hot water?
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has said he is the victim of an “establishment hit job”.
Philip R. Lane: AI and monetary policy
Let me begin by congratulating everyone involved in the ChaMP research network on a remarkably successful research programme: it has delivered many new insights regarding the transmission of monetary policy and has been…
SEC Names Paul Knight as Chief Operating Officer
Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - July 6, 2026) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Paul Knight has been named as the agency’s Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Streaming storm made ITV sharing a roof with Sky sadly inevitable
A generation ago, ITV was regarded as such a precious jewel in the UK broadcasting firmament that there was outrage when BSkyB, as it was, bought a 17.9% stake to stop anybody else getting their hands on the business. A…
The Guardian view on apprenticeships: young people need help getting started at work | Editorial
Existing staff are taking too much of a fund intended for new recruits. Ministers must take charge of redirecting it
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs and shrinks Xbox in 'significant restructure'
Microsoft has announced it has cut 4,800 jobs - roughly 2.1% of its workforce - with Xbox to bear a large number of its latest layoffs.
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs as it revamps Xbox in latest wave of mass layoffs
Thousands of gaming jobs will be shed over the coming fiscal year as Microsoft continues to invest heavily in AI
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs and shrinks Xbox in 'significant restructure'
Microsoft has announced it has cut 4,800 jobs - roughly 2.1% of its workforce - with Xbox to bear a large number of its latest layoffs.
ITV hits such as I'm a Celebrity to stay free to watch after Sky takeover
Popular ITV shows such as Coronation Street, Emmerdale, I'm a Celebrity and Love Island will remain free to watch until at least 2034 following its sale to Sky.
EasyJet shares jump almost 10% after it agrees £5.5bn takeover bid
Shares in easyJet surged nearly 10% after the airline agreed to a £5.5bn takeover at the fifth attempt, but analysts said that it showed UK firms were being bought on the cheap.
Wegovy weight loss pill now available in UK - here's what you need to know
The once-a-day Wegovy weight loss pill is now available to buy privately from High Street and online pharmacies in the UK - but is not yet on the NHS.
How BT’s ‘no nonsense’ first female chief helped turn company around
Since becoming BT’s first female chief executive more than two years ago the company’s share price has climbed 80%, an investor-pleasing turnaround that has seen Kirkby well-rewarded with a pay and bonus package of £5.6…
Boost City regulator’s powers to help protect UK consumers from AI, says watchdog
Ministers have been urged to toughen the City regulator’s powers to protect consumers against the potential risks of AI, according to a landmark review.
FCA publishes landmark review into impact of AI on retail financial services
The review sets out how AI could reshape retail financial services for consumers, firms, markets and regulators by 2030 and beyond.