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Business

AI threatens entry-level jobs for graduates across UK sectors

Artificial intelligence is already cutting into job opportunities for university graduates across the United Kingdom, according to ex-PM Rishi Sunak. Speaking to the BBC, Sunak...

Apr 19

Business

UK inflation climbs to 3.3% as Middle East tensions drive fuel costs higher

The UK inflation rate has climbed to 3.3% in the year to March, signalling a sharp increase from 3% in February as Middle East tensions...

Apr 18

Business

UK jobless rate surprises with unexpected drop to 4.9%

The UK's unemployment rate has caught off guard economists with an unexpected fall to 4.9% in the period ending February, according to the most recent...

Apr 17

Business

Suspicious Trading Patterns Shadow Trump’s Major Policy Announcements

Market commentators have uncovered a worrying pattern of irregular trading activity that repeatedly precedes Donald Trump's major policy announcements during his second tenure as US...

Apr 16

Business

Why a third of young British men still live at home

More than one in three young men in the United Kingdom are currently residing with their parents, marking a notable change in living arrangements over...

Apr 15

Business

Mortgage rates begin recovery as geopolitical tensions ease

Mortgage rates have begun their recovery after striking record levels during heightened geopolitical tensions, with prominent banks now making "meaningful" decreases to products for new...

Apr 14

Health

Landmark tobacco legislation bans smoking for generation born after 2009

Health

Landmark tobacco legislation bans smoking for generation born after 2009

Parliament has passed landmark legislation that will create the UK's first smoke-free generation by banning anyone born from 1 January 2009 from ever legally purchasing...

Apr 22

NHS Pays Out £20m Over Surgeon’s Controversial Mesh Procedures

Apr 21 · Health

Health visitors overwhelmed as caseloads soar to 1,000 families per worker

Apr 20 · Health

The Risky Business of Asking AI for Medical Guidance

Apr 19 · Health

Pregnancy RSV vaccine slashes newborn hospital admissions by over 80%

Apr 18 · Health

World

Middle East Conflict Strains China’s Economic Resilience Amid Shifting Markets

World

Middle East Conflict Strains China’s Economic Resilience Amid Shifting Markets

China's manufacturing heartland is experiencing mounting economic challenges as the intensifying Middle East tensions undermines global supply chains and forces manufacturing expenses considerably higher. Staff...

Apr 16

World

Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Amid Frantic Diplomatic Manoeuvres

Apr 15

World

Trump Demands Iran Deal Before Lifting Strait of Hormuz Blockade

Apr 14

World

Louisiana shooting leaves eight children dead in domestic tragedy

Apr 13

World

Decorated Australian Soldier Faces War Crime Murder Charges

Apr 12

Science

MPs demand sweeping ban on forever chemicals in everyday products

MPs have demanded a sweeping ban on "forever chemicals" in everyday products, from school uniforms to non-stick frying pans, unless manufacturers are able to demonstrate...

Apr 21

Science

Charity doubles donations to save struggling Midlands river

An environmental charity has initiated an ambitious fundraising appeal to rescue one of the West Midlands most cherished waterways, with a generous twist that could...

Apr 20

Science

Government to Decouple Electricity Prices from Volatile Gas Markets

The government is preparing to unveil a major restructuring of Britain's energy pricing framework on Tuesday, designed to sever the relationship between fluctuating gas prices...

Apr 19

Science

Conservationists Fear Mass Toad Deaths After Surprise Reservoir Drainage

Conservationists in Wrexham fear that over 1,000 toads have died after a reservoir was suddenly emptied by a water company over the Easter weekend. Members...

Apr 18

Science

Wales Divided Over Renewable Energy Expansion Plans

Wales is grappling with a significant split over its clean energy future, as communities across the country contend with ambitious plans to expand onshore wind...

Apr 17

Science

The Cost Conundrum: Why Affordability Trumps Purity in Net Zero

A Glasgow retired person decision to switch off his heat pump and return to gas heating this winter has crystallised a growing tension at the...

Apr 16

Technology

Xbox slashes Game Pass fees whilst ditching Call of Duty day-one releases

Technology

Xbox slashes Game Pass fees whilst ditching Call of Duty day-one releases

Microsoft's Xbox division has revealed a substantial cut in Game Pass subscription fees, slashing prices across its tiers just six months after a disputed pricing...

Apr 20 · Kyyn Norwick

Peter Molyneux’s Final Game Marks End of Legendary Design Career

Technology

Peter Molyneux’s Final Game Marks End of Legendary Design Career

Peter Molyneux, the acclaimed British game designer responsible for iconic titles including Fable, Black & White and Theme Park, has announced that Masters of Albion...

Apr 19 · Kyyn Norwick

Apple Charts New Course with Hardware Chief John Ternus at the Helm

Technology

Apple Charts New Course with Hardware Chief John Ternus at the Helm

Apple has revealed a significant leadership transition, appointing John Ternus as its new chief executive to replace Tim Cook after fifteen years at the helm....

Apr 18 · Kyyn Norwick

Anthropic’s Mythos AI Model Sparks Global Security Alarm

Technology

Anthropic’s Mythos AI Model Sparks Global Security Alarm

Anthropic's most recent artificial intelligence model, Claude Mythos, has sparked significant concern amongst regulatory bodies, lawmakers and financial sector organisations worldwide after assertions that it...

Apr 17 · Kyyn Norwick

Dating Apps and Video Platforms Adopt Iris Scanning to Verify Real Users

Technology

Dating Apps and Video Platforms Adopt Iris Scanning to Verify Real Users

Major dating and video platforms are adopting iris-scanning technology to combat the rising threat of AI-created fake accounts and scams. Tinder and Zoom have partnered...

Apr 16 · Kyyn Norwick

Politics

Britain and France agree landmark £662m strategy to halt Channel crossings

Politics

Britain and France agree landmark £662m strategy to halt Channel crossings

Britain and France have agreed a significant £662m initiative to crack down on illegal Channel crossings, with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood expected to sign the...

Apr 17

Starmer’s Civil Service Dismissal Sparks Morale Crisis, Union Warns

Apr 16 · Politics

Senior Diplomat Set to Defend Silence Over Mandelson Vetting Failure

Apr 15 · Politics

Five Critical Questions Facing Starmer in Commons Mandelson Showdown

Apr 14 · Politics

Starmer Would Have Rejected Mandelson, Lammy Insists Amid Vetting Crisis

Apr 13 · Politics