UK visa process for AI experts should be streamlined, says government adviser

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The South African government says it has put together a team including mine rescue experts to come up with a plan to bring to surface illegal miners who remain under a disused gold mine

World - ABC News - November 15

Should you sell your gold investment as the economy improves? Experts weigh in

Investors may want to consider selling gold to pursue faster growth opportunities or keeping it as a safety net.

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ServiceNow rolls out enterprise AI governance capabilities to accelerate production deployment

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Tech - VentureBeat - November 13

A US Ban on Investing in Chinese AI Startups Could Escalate Under Trump

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World - The Guardian - November 17

AI cloning of celebrity voices outpacing the law, experts warn

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UK government aims to ban smoking outside schools and hospitals

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Business - Financial Times - November 5

UK government pledges better treatment of people with autism and learning disabilities

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World - Financial Times - November 6

UK government explores privately funded Birmingham-Manchester rail link

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World - Financial Times - November 8

UK government looks at ending Gove ban on councils opening new schools

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Business - Financial Times - November 9

Rachel Reeves’ plans to reform Britain’s pensions industry

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World - Financial Times - November 15

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UK ministers accused of £2.7bn ‘backdoor hike’ in business rates

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World - The Guardian - November 16

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UK will legislate against AI risks in next year, pledges Kyle

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World - Financial Times - November 6

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Politics - The Hill - November 7

Thune says he doesn't know if Gaetz will be confirmed as AG 'until they start the process'

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Politics - The Hill - November 14

GOP senator says RFK Jr.s' disproven vaccine claims are not a dealbreaker in confirmation process

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Iran should not respond to Israeli strikes, Keir Starmer says

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World - The Guardian - October 26

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Nate Silver says Biden should resign

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