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Trump's trade war could have a clear winner: The UK
Britain's economy could get a major boost if the country remains on the sidelines of Trump's trade war.CNBC - 2d -
UK’s Leading Management Consultants 2025: the ratings
Consultancies recommended by clients and peers, rated by sectors and servicesFinancial Times - 2d -
UK visa rules hurt science and tech ambitions, ministers warned
High costs and inflexible immigration system deter talent, say peersFinancial Times - 3d -
Trump tariffs could raise medication costs and exacerbate shortages, drug trade groups warn
The U.S. relies heavily on other countries for pharmaceutical products, especially for generic drugs.CNBC - 3d -
How could Trump's tariffs affect the UK?
How might the UK be affected by Trump's tariffs, even if they are not imposed on the UK?BBC News - 3d -
The Chinese AI companies that could match DeepSeek’s impact
DeepSeek roiled global markets and shocked Silicon Valley, but it’s just one of a raft of Chinese AI companies that could challenge US dominance. DeepSeek’s release of an artificial intelligence ...The Guardian - 4d -
UK scientist wins prize for invention that could help avert ‘phosphogeddon’
Phosphate, key to food production, is choking waterways, but a new sponge-like material returns it to the soil for crops. It is one of the least appreciated substances on the planet and its misuse ...The Guardian - 5d -
Could the UK actually get colder with global warming?
Some scientists fear the risk of a collapse to warm Atlantic currents has not been taken seriously.BBC News - 6d -
D.C. plane crash revives concerns about aviation safety and air traffic controller shortage
The crash between an American Airlines jet and Army helicopter has revived concerns about aviation safety and a shortage of air traffic controllers, given recent near misses at airports.NBC News - Jan. 30 -
Immigrants fear required ICE check-ins could lead to deportations
Some immigrants are worried that routine check-ins with immigration authorities are turning into detention hotspots as the Trump administration ramps up deportations.NBC News - Jan. 30 -
Satellites could end UK phone 'not spots', Vodafone says
It follows the firm carrying out what it says is the UK's first satellite-enabled smart phone video call.BBC News - Jan. 29 -
Gold stockpiling in New York leads to London shortage
Wait to withdraw bullion from BoE rises sharply as fears of Trump tariffs drive shipments to USFinancial Times - Jan. 29 -
General purpose AI could lead to array of new risks, experts say in report ahead of AI summit
A new report says advanced artificial intelligence systems have the potential to create extreme new risks, such as fueling widespread job losses, enabling terrorism or running amokABC News - Jan. 29 -
What DeepSeek means for America's AI ambitions
The artificial intelligence arms race has a new competitor out of China. A new AI app made by Chinese tech startup DeepSeek appears to be better and significantly cheaper than its American ...CBS News - Jan. 28 -
UK raises cloud competition concerns, names Microsoft and Amazon as dominant players
Britain's antitrust watchdog on Tuesday raised concerns over competition in the multi-billion-pound cloud computing market.CNBC - Jan. 28 -
How Oxford and Cambridge spinouts could boost UK growth
The path from ivory towers to commercialisation is fraught and clearer ground rules are neededFinancial Times - Jan. 28 -
Los Angeles wildfires raise concerns about the toxic pollutants they could be unleashing
The infernal blazes burning in Southern California are raising concerns about the potential airborne hazards they may be leaving behind. Even once the fires are ultimately extinguished, experts ...The Hill - Jan. 26 -
Paying for Trump's tax cuts could lead to big changes for taxpayers
Republican lawmakers are floating a range of ideas to pay for an extension of President Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.CBS News - Jan. 24 -
Trump’s $500 billion AI moonshot: Ambition meets controversy in ‘Project Stargate’
Trump unveils ambitious $500 billion 'Project Stargate' AI initiative with tech giants OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank, sparking controversy as Elon Musk questions funding and environmentalists raise ...VentureBeat - Jan. 23 -
UK approaches potential administrators for Thames Water
Government is bracing for a possible renationalisation of the UK’s biggest water companyFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
UK minister calls TikTok desirable product but admits ‘genuine concerns’
Technology secretary Peter Kyle expresses fear of app being ‘propaganda vehicle’ but says it can deliver ‘exhilaration’ to users. TikTok’s power to deliver “exhilaration” and the UK’s relationship ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
'We see you': UK warns Putin after Russian spy ship seen around British waters
John Healey says the vessel is used to gather intelligence and map the UK's underwater infrastrcuture.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
If the UK wants to lead in AI, it must fund more PhDs
Universities are the cornerstone of the country’s reputation as a global research hub but the business model is in crisisFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
Royal Navy tracks Russian ‘spy ship’ closely after it enters UK waters
Defence secretary tells Commons the Yantar had been ‘mapping the UK’s critical underwater infrastructure’. A Russian “spy ship” was tracked closely by the Royal Navy this week after it entered UK ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
Russian spy ship found ‘gathering intelligence’ in UK waters
Defence minister tells Moscow Britain will not shy away from ‘robust action’ amid fears of potential sabotage of undersea cablesFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
LogicMonitor equips CIOs to lead the new era of AI-optimized data centers
Observability is essential as AI introduces new challenges for data centers. With Observability, CIOs can monitor, analyze and optimize in real time, ensuring systems remain scalable, reliable, and ...CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Santander could find ditching UK depositors is an uphill struggle
On top of finding a buyer, putting a laggard business up for sale will raise questions over the bank’s ‘core’ markets modelFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Could TikTok ever be banned in the UK too?
Analysts have suggested it is "just matter of time" until the US ban on TikTok spreads.BBC News - Jan. 19 -
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 planFinancial Times - Jan. 19 -
UK watchdog warns watering down regulation will cause more failures
Financial Conduct Authority chief commits to ‘deep reforms’ on mortgage rules and anti-money laundering checks to help boost economic growthFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
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Drinking water could be contaminated in L.A. County areas affected by wildfires, experts say
Los Angeles-area residents who already face warnings about their tap water could be without it for some time, experts told NBC News, owing to concerns about the damage done to local infrastructure ...NBC News - Jan. 14 -
How Lagging Vaccination Could Lead to a Polio Resurgence
In its original form, the virus survives in just two countries. But a type linked to an oral vaccine used in other nations has already turned up in the West.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Former Brown adviser to lead UK’s ‘reset’ talks with EU
Michael Ellam has been picked to be Sir Keir Starmer’s ‘sherpa’ in negotiations for a better post-Brexit dealFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
UK pledges huge increase in computing capacity to build AI industry
Labour to expand sovereign computing power in response to report by British venture capitalistFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
A pathway to citizenship could be what leads Trump — and America — to victory in 2025
While DOGE is working with Congress to cut wasteful spending and remove red tape, Trump could take a more statesmen-like approach and embrace Reaganesque reforms that renew optimism in the economy ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Biden says intentional power outages to prevent more fires led to California water shortages
President Biden said Thursday intentional power outages in the Los Angeles area that were administered in order to prevent more fires from starting were partially to blame for water shortages as ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Listed UK water utility dividends exceed private peers’ payouts for first time since Thatcher
First-time publicly traded companies pay out more than privately held rivals since privatisationFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Meta’s changes to policing will lead to clash with EU and UK, say experts
Politicians criticise Mark Zuckerberg’s choice to scrap factcheckers, affecting Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Permitted ‘hateful conduct’ – what users can now say on Meta platforms Sweeping ...The Guardian - Jan. 8
