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UK will fall behind supercomputer rivals, head of axed £800mn project warns

Mark Parsons, who led exascale venture in Edinburgh, says it would be a ‘disaster’ if funding is not restarted

Business - Financial Times - 18 hours ago

Thames Water’s emergency loan could cost £800mn in interest and fees

Mooted £3bn loan will hit customers and drain troubled utility’s resources, warn experts

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Juryless rape trials pilot axed by Scottish government

The proposal would have seen a single judge decide whether people are guilty of rape and attempted rape.

'Axing Doctors after 24 years is the end of an era'

One fan behind a 9,000 signature petition to save it fears the move will badly affect older viewers.

Meta fined nearly €800mn for breaking EU law over classified ads practices

Facebook is undermining rivals by ‘tying’ its free Marketplace services with the social network, Brussels says

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

The Papers: 'Call to shield police from trials' and Ofwat 'faces axe'

The issue of when police officers should be prosecuted and a review of the water industry lead the papers.

Deloitte axes 250 UK employees in performance-related cull

Round of job cuts affecting Big Four accounting and consulting firm’s advisory divisions staff not announced across business

Business - Financial Times - October 23

UK-France school trips at risk of being axed as Brexit checks come in

French government officials and teachers express ‘concern’ over the impact of incoming border checks on student travel

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Fever ax Sides despite Clark stardom, playoff bid

The Fever have fired coach Christie Sides after two seasons. Sides presided over Caitlin Clark's historic rookie season and led the team to its first postseason appearance since 2016.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Axe missing after camper's brutal murder as killer remains at large

Dustin Kjersem was initially reported to have been killed by a bear — but officials soon discovered he was actually the victim of a brutal homicide.

Nature presenter Chris Packham settles case over axing of green policy

The TV presenter says the previous Tory administration was "reckless" to scale back climate policy.

Montana man found dead in tent welcomed suspect to camp and gave him a beer, officials say

A Montana man found slain in his tent this month welcomed the suspect in his killing, a stranger, to his campsite and offered him a beer, the Gallatin County sheriff said Thursday.

Four wounded after axe used in fight on Paris suburban train

Source says one person’s hand was severed in altercation involving several people at Ozoir-la-Ferrière station. Four teenagers were wounded, two of them seriously, after an axe was used during a ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Tiny Homes Face the Ax in Hong Kong, Leaving Many Families Worried

The government says the city’s smallest apartments need more regulation. For some of Hong Kong’s poorest, that could mean higher rents or even eviction.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

4 teens wounded in fight on train involving axe, samurai sword

The teenagers involved were on their way to secondary school, police sources said.

The Entertainer blames Budget tax rise for axing new shops

The toy retailer says higher costs have hit expansion and led to a hiring freeze at its head office.

What eliminating the Department of Education could mean for students, schools

President-elect Donald Trump has proposed a plan to eliminate the Department of Education to “send all education work and needs back to the States."

Manchester United’s £2m a year for Alex Ferguson as staff were axed was not a good look | Ewan Murray

Ferguson’s legacy at Old Trafford is assured but revelations over his earnings for ambassadorial duties leave a sour taste. Wayne Rooney had stolen the show in a 2-0 Manchester United win. The ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

The Washington Post ends backing presidential candidates as paper says Bezos axed Harris endorsement

The Washington Post's editorial board will not make a presidential endorsement this year or "in any future presidential election," the newspaper's publisher and chief executive announced Friday.

Scottish government facing £170m court case over axed bottle recycling scheme

Ministers could face a huge bill if they lose a legal fight over beleaguered bottle return plans.

Trump’s tax plans: $7,500 EV credit likely to get axed, as tariffs spark anxiety

One tax credit that appears on track for elimination is an Inflation Reduction Act provision that can provide up to $7,500 to buyers of electric vehicles.

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

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