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Five key challenges to make AI safe

Tue, 06/13/2023 - 00:03
AI will either improve our lives enormously or destroy us all, the experts tell us - so how could we make it safe?

Port Talbot: Tata boss calls for subsidies to be greener

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 22:59
Tata Steel UK's chairman says a "level playing field" is needed for its steelworks to decarbonise.

More UK thunderstorm warnings after flights axed

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 16:57
The Met Office issues an amber thunderstorm warning for central England, meaning flooding is likely.

Heathrow workers call off first summer strikes

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 16:53
More than 2,000 staff said they will postpone industrial action on 24 and 25 June.

Meatless Farm: Vegan mince firm on brink of collapse

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 15:56
Plant-based company Meatless Farm has dismissed most of its workforce and is examining its options.

JP Morgan agrees to settle lawsuit brought by Jeffrey Epstein victim

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 14:33
The largest US bank says it regrets its relationship with "monstrous" sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

Tuffnells: Parcel firm goes bust with loss of more than 2,000 jobs

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 14:02
Administrators for Tuffnells say rising costs, the pandemic and competition have caused problems.

MOVEit hack: Ofcom data downloaded in cyber-attack

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 13:31
The regulator says information about firms and employees has been affected by a cyber-attack.

Reddit communities go dark in protest at changes

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 10:44
Thousands of subreddits are shut down for 48 hours following controversial charging plans.

Warning UK mortgage rates set to rise further

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 10:01
It comes as 1.5 million people are set to come off fixed-rate mortgage deals this year.

George Soros hands reins of $25bn empire to son Alex

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 02:09
The American financier, targeted by right-wing conspiracists, is passing control of foundations to his son.

Why second-hand fashion is back in style

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 00:19
"Pre-loved" clothing is big business and it is not just about saving money and the planet.

Danone boss calls for higher taxes on unhealthy food

Sun, 06/11/2023 - 21:15
Danone's UK president wants the government to use tax incentives to promote healthier products.

Five reasons why mortgages are getting us down

Sun, 06/11/2023 - 00:00
Rising mortgage rates are causing a headache for homeowners and buyers, so what is behind the maelstrom?

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