Google to Put Warnings on U.K. Businesses Using Fake Online Reviews

Google ends minority hiring goals, reviewing DEI efforts

Google is dropping its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) hiring goals in the wake of President Trump’s executive orders seeking to end the practice. “We’ll continue to invest in states across ...

The Hill - 20m

Google’s Cheap New AI Model Could Save Your Business Money

With the Gemini family, Google is expanding its lineup of AI models to include an inexpensive option.

Inc. - 2h

Google owner drops promise not to use AI for weapons

Alphabet guidelines no longer refer to not pursuing technologies that could ‘cause or are likely to cause overall harm’. The Google owner, Alphabet, has dropped its promise not to use artificial ...

The Guardian - 12h

Google lifts ban on using AI for weapons

The tech giant has updated the principles governing its development of artificial intelligence.

BBC News - 22h

China to investigate Google amid tensions with US

China said Tuesday that it is investigating Google for potential antitrust violations after the Trump administration levied new tariffs on Beijing. The Chinese State Administration for Market ...

The Hill - 1d

UK plans possible retaliation if Trump puts tariffs on British goods

US president contrasts UK position on trade with EU ‘atrocity’

Financial Times - 2d

US, EU and UK stock markets hit by global trade war fears as JPMorgan says Trump administration may be ‘business unfriendly’ – business live

European markets fall as Trump says EU tariffs will ‘definitely happen’; stocks and cryptocurrencies tumble in Asian trading hours. Trump says EU tariffs will ‘definitely happen’ as Mexico, ...

The Guardian - 2d

Foreign Hackers Are Using Google’s Gemini in Attacks on the US

Plus: WhatsApp discloses nearly 100 targets of spyware, hackers used the AT&T breach to hunt for details on US politicians, and more.

Wired - 4d

Mass court appeal puts UK climate activism clampdown in spotlight

Just Stop Oil hearing will determine Britain’s approach to peaceful protest for years to come, say lawyers

Financial Times - Jan. 29

Reeves to warn that UK must ‘fight’ for economic growth

Chancellor will use keynote speech to signal she wants to face down opponents of development

Financial Times - Jan. 29

Trump administration puts freeze on federal grants and loans pending review

The Trump administration ordered a sweeping freeze on all federal grants, loans and other financial aid, according to a memo issued on Monday. The temporary pause, which goes into effect at 5 p.m. ...

CBS News - Jan. 28

HSBC to exit parts of investment banking business in UK, US and Europe

Lender to wind down in businesses where it has struggled to compete with rivals

Financial Times - Jan. 28

Warning Signs AI Is Coming For Your Business

I am slowly losing my job to AI, and there were clear warning signs. Is it coming for you too?

Inc. - Jan. 26

Drugmakers warn NHS clawback tax is putting UK at a disadvantage

Pharma groups say higher levy will stifle growth of life sciences

Financial Times - Jan. 25

Trump urged not to put massive tariffs on UK

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says there is no need for tariffs because the US has no goods trade deficit with the UK.

BBC News - Jan. 24

Google agrees changes to tackle fake reviews for businesses

Businesses which boost their star ratings will have warnings attached to them - fake reviewers will be banned.

BBC News - Jan. 24

Google pledges to crack down on fake reviews after UK watchdog investigation

Google is pledging to crack down on fake online reviews with tougher punishments for rogue reviewers and businesses after an investigation by regulators in Britain

ABC News - Jan. 24

Ivanka Trump warns investors that meme token bearing her name is fake

Ivanka Trump posted on social media site X on Thursday that a meme coin with her name on it is not real.

CNBC - Jan. 23

UK launches review into loan charge policy

Treasury minister says ‘driving force’ behind new report is to ‘bring to a close’ dispute over tax avoidance crackdown

Financial Times - Jan. 23

Apple and Google's massive mobile empires face dual UK antitrust probes

Britain's competition regulator launched an investigation into Apple and Google's mobile ecosystems to assess whether they're in breach of strict new tech laws.

CNBC - Jan. 23

Apple and Google investigated by UK regulator over mobile platforms

CMA probe comes days after its chair was forced out by government in drive for economic growth

Financial Times - Jan. 23

Murdoch’s UK newspaper business apologises to Prince Harry for unlawful activities

Publisher agrees to pay prince ‘substantial damages’ to drop long-running legal claims

Financial Times - Jan. 22

A smart play for UK’s ‘open for business’ agenda

Government ousts chair of regulator whose decision to initially block Microsoft-Activision deal sent unhelpful signals

Financial Times - Jan. 22

UK ministers seek compromises on workers’ rights bill amid business concerns

Government to put forward amendments to employment legislation but remains intent on delivering broad plan

Financial Times - Jan. 19

IMF warns on Trump's plans but upgrades UK outlook

Trump's policies could benefit the US, but not the rest of the world, the IMF says

BBC News - Jan. 17

UK companies outpace US businesses in share buybacks

FTSE groups adopt practice that has drawn criticism from lawmakers but research suggests it could lift long-term share price

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Italy seeks to protect restaurants and hotels from fake and paid-for reviews

Under draft law, online reviewers would have to provide ID and proof that they visited the place in question. The Italian government is seeking to clamp down on fake and paid-for online reviews in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 15

Molly Russell's dad warns UK 'going backwards' on online safety and urges PM to act

In an exclusive interview, Ian Russell tells the BBC that he believes there is "no real movement" within government on online safety.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Brompton chief warns axing tariffs on Chinese bicycles could ‘kill’ business

Flood of cheaper products could hit an industry already struggling with stagnant post-pandemic demand

Financial Times - Jan. 10

California wildfire before and after images show damage, but look out for fake pictures online

The Palisades Fire in Los Angeles has burned more than 17,000 acres, or roughly 20 times the size of Central Park as of Thursday. CBS News confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant joins "The Daily ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

UK businesses back scheme to prevent repeat offending

Prisons minister James Timpson’s initiative will see people on probation and serving sentences outside jail helped into work

Financial Times - Jan. 10

US warns of risk from most of world’s online pharmacies

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative warned there’s a risk of ineffective or dangerous drugs from online pharmacies that are being illegally run. In a report released Wednesday, the office ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Fake Aldi on Google Maps wreaks 'havoc' on village

Shoppers end up empty handed after driving to a rural village hoping to buy their bread and milk.

BBC News - Jan. 9

How business is bracing for a US-China trade war

President-elect Trump talked tough on tariffs on his way to securing a resounding win for Republicans in November, and now businesses are preparing for a trade war that could eclipse the one that ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Fund managers to warn FCA over US activist’s plans to shake up UK trusts

Saba Capital has taken stakes in seven trusts and called on investors to vote for changes to their boards

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Georgia Push to Curb Lawsuits Puts Business Groups and Trial Lawyers at Odds

A political push from Gov. Brian Kemp to reduce the number of civil lawsuits is incurring a major backlash from Georgia’s trial lawyers, who say the number of lawsuits isn’t the reason for rising ...

Inc. - Jan. 8

Google to Put Warnings on U.K. Businesses Using Fake Online Reviews

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