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At the turn of the year 2025-26, economic growth surprised on the upside while financial market sentiment remained strong despite high uncertainty. The war in the Middle East is now putting this resil…
The US Department of Defence is no longer using Anthropic's AI tools, an official has told the BBC, months after it designated the company a supply chain risk on national security grounds.
Shadow ministers will unveil a series of policies on day two of the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham.
At least 23 huge data centres are planned in Scotland, causing significant concern for campaigners.
At least 23 huge data centres are planned in Scotland, causing significant concern for campaigners.
“Retirement savers want more stocks in their portfolios as a hedge against inflation, potentially offering a long-term tailwind for equities as societies age, according to the latest Bloomberg Markets…
The UK's biggest broadband provider, BT, has agreed to rescue rival operator TalkTalk in a takeover.
US President Donald Trump says he has created a new task force focused on artificial intelligence, which will be led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton.
Take a walk into an Indian toy shop and as well as picking up a new favourite plaything for a child, you might just get an insight into how the nation is battling for a batter economic relationship wi…
Prepare all you like, but there is often still one job interview question that leaves you feeling uncomfortable.
Congress spent nearly a decade holding hearings on artificial intelligence while passing almost nothing to make it safer, and the New York City Council now wants to find out whether a city can do what…
US President Donald Trump has created a task force to examine the risks and opportunities posed by artificial intelligence (AI) and recommend what role the federal government should play in overseeing…
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India banned the sale of Nestle's “Low Fat Dairy Whitener” after the sample of the product taken from a top Delhi hotel was declared to be “unsafe” and “subs…
The headlines have never sounded scarier, and the market keeps setting records, which is exactly why investor optimism wins over a full cycle, and why your own behavior is the real risk.
The government should take immediate action to help those struggling with energy bills this winter, the suppliers' trade body has said.
The G7 has agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel in a bid to ease supply pressures that have caused prices to skyrocket.
With wildfires sweeping across the southwest coast and hundreds of thousands of locals and tourists evacuated, should you be reconsidering your trip to France this August? Here’s what you need to know…
The September US jobs report is expected to show slower hiring but stable unemployment, a combination that could give the Fed more time before its next rate hike.
More Americans were hunting for work in September, a welcome new trend that appears to have begun the month before. This time, however, far fewer were successful, as the U.S. economy added just 29,000…
The RAC says diesel price rises are showing no signs of slowing, "heaping more misery" onto drivers.
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Sugary soft drinks, biscuits and some breakfast cereals have disappeared from prominent positions in Scotland's supermarkets.
Restrictions are being put on products with high sugar, fat and salt content, but the meal deal lives on.
Gold (XAU/USD) attracts some sellers during the Asian session on Friday, though the downside remains limited as traders opt to wait for the crucial US employment details before placing fresh direction…