Some parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 for child starting apprenticeship
Some parents on benefits will be given up to £4,500 a year to encourage their children to start apprenticeships, the government has said.
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Horror maestro Mike Flanagan joins Henry Cavill on Warhammer adaptations
Games Workshop has revealed acclaimed horror director Mike Flanagan has been recruited to work on its upcoming Warhammer 40,000 adaptations.
The 10 most overcrowded commuter trains revealed
The most overcrowded train service in England and Wales last autumn was a Thameslink morning rush hour service between Bedford and Three Bridges in West Sussex, according to the Department for Transpo…
Chip stocks slide in US and Asia as AI jitters rattle investors
Shares in major chip firms have fallen sharply in the US and Asia as a sell-off in artificial intelligence-related stocks deepened.
Some people's chats with Claude AI found to be publicly available online
Hundreds of user conversations with Anthropic's popular artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Claude were found to have been available to essentially anyone online.
Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?
While paper or cardboard packaging might on its own be recyclable, the presence of a label, a seal or a coating can negate that.
Some people's chats with Claude AI found publicly available online
Hundreds of user conversations with Anthropic's popular artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Claude were found to have been available to essentially anyone using Google or other web browsers.
Cracker Barrel chief executive steps down a year after rebrand chaos
Cracker Barrel's chief executive is quitting a year after the company faced a widespread backlash over its controversial rebrand.
New technical education routes to be offered at 14 in England
Pupils will be able to study subjects like manufacturing and AI alongside core academic learning from age 14 under new government plans for education in England.
Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
The price of oil has fallen sharply on hopes that a pause in attacks between the US and Iran could help to de-escalate the conflict.
Cracker Barrel chief executive steps down a year after rebrand chaos
Cracker Barrel's chief executive is quitting a year after the company faced a widespread backlash over its controversial rebrand.
How wildfires in France and Spain may affect your travel plans
Wildfires in Spain and France have caused mass evacuation and disruption, with more than 300,000 people forced to leave their homes and many sleeping in sports halls and other temporary shelters.
Cash recovered from ex-Nasa scientist turned scammer
Investors who were defrauded out of more than £1m by a former Nasa scientist will get most of their money back.
How wildfires in France and Spain might affect your travel plans
Wildfires in Spain and France have caused mass evacuation and disruption, with more than 300,000 people forced to leave their homes and many sleeping in sports halls and other temporary shelters.
Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
The price of oil has fallen sharply on hopes that a pause in attacks between the US and Iran could help lead to a resolution to the conflict.
Chinese chipmaker shares surge nearly 470% in blockbuster stock market debut
Shares in China's biggest memory chip maker have soared by nearly 470% as they made their debut on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's tech-heavy Star Market.
Businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood dies aged 84
The Aberdeen-based businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood has died aged 84, his family has announced.
Trump paused attacks on Iran to make space for talks, US ambassador says
President Donald Trump has paused attacks on Iran for the second night in a row to give diplomacy more time, the US ambassador to the UN said.
Chipmaker CXMT becomes mainland China's most valuable listed firm
Shares in China's biggest memory chip maker have surged by more than 470% as they made their debut on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's tech-heavy STAR Market.
Rental searches for pet friendly properties drop after law change
Rightmove searches for rental properties that allow pets have plummeted since law changes gave renters more rights.
Primark's new 'supermarket tactic' to woo customers in online price war
It is something I keep hearing shoppers say when I ask them whether they shop at the fast-fashion giant.
Warning shot or publicity stunt - how worried should we be about the OpenAI hack?
This week the tech world was gripped by a story that has it all - and which started like a sci-fi thriller.
ADHD has rewired the workplace. This is what it means for bosses and workers
The deputy store manager at Lidl, who'd told his bosses he'd been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), was called to a disciplinary meeting after breaking company rules by u…
Long overdue, life-changing or frivolous? Your thoughts on wedding rule changes
The day Sam and Courtney Scholey became husband and wife didn't feel like their wedding day.