Boss of startup hacked by rogue OpenAI agent urges ‘radical transparency’ in investigation
The boss of the startup hacked by an OpenAI agent has called for the investigation into the incident to show “radical transparency”.
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PM urged to uphold climate pledges made as mayor and ban new North Sea oil drilling
Leading climate scientists who created Greater Manchester’s carbon neutral by 2038 commitment are urging Andy Burnham to unequivocally reject new drilling in the North Sea.
Outcomes monitoring: why understanding the consumer experience matters and where firms should focus
The Consumer Duty was designed to ensure firms were focussed on the outcomes that matter to their customers. Understanding the actual experiences of people and identifying potential harm are essential…
Andy Burnham vows to use his ‘political capital’ to fix social care system
Andy Burnham has promised to use “whatever political capital I have” to finally fix the crumbling social care system in England, saying that without rapid action the NHS could effectively collapse.
Liberty embraces sewing boom with craft classes as it expands fabrics section
Liberty has more than doubled the size of its fabrics department as it prepares to embrace the social media interest in sewing by hosting crafting classes this autumn.
Heathrow expansion would take thousands of jobs from other UK regions, report finds
Expanding Heathrow airport will take thousands of jobs from other regions of the UK, including almost 10,000 from the West Midlands alone, according to an analysis of the government’s own forecasts.
Rising oil prices could force up UK interest rates, say economists
The Bank of England could be forced to tear up its economic forecasts and raise interest rates later this year if oil prices return to above $100 a barrel, according to City economists.
Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m?
You have the choice of instantly receiving £50,000 or flipping a coin for a 50/50 chance of £1m.
V&A workers hold ballot to strike over pay and heatwave conditions
Workers at one of the world’s leading art and design museums are balloting for “heatwave” strike action.
Will prediction market ‘catch fire’ in UK, replicating US boom?
But in one living room in Reading, to the astonishment of his 16-year-old son, a football clairvoyant appeared to know exactly what would happen next.
Water supply failure leaves Gatwick airport without working toilets
A water supply failure at Gatwick left passengers without access to working toilets or bars and restaurants.
Electrolyte lemonade to probiotic pop: do the new generation of ‘functional drinks’ live up to the hype?
They make grand claims about beauty benefits or extra energy – and even actor Gillian Anderson has her own brand. We investigate what they’re really doing – and put them to a taste test
‘Burnham bounce’ risks deflating unless focus remains on struggling households | Richard Partington
A “Burnham bounce” , sunshine and a strong World Cup run for the England men’s football team. Could this be a turnaround moment for Britain’s struggling consumer economy or yet another false start for…
Family of former Vodafone manager found drowned call for ‘Adrian’s law’ to protect franchisees
Adrian Howe’s family believe that fears his deal would be financially ruinous led him to kill himself
‘Weekday games were amazing’: pubs toast extra £150m in World Cup sales
Late opening hours and England’s progress to the semi-final of an expanded World Cup helped provide the best football-related uplift of recent years for pubs, figures suggest.
‘I never thought I’d fall for a scam’: the fake Spotify emails that put you at risk of fraud
You have had a Spotify account for years and your credit card is linked for the monthly payments. When an email arrives telling you that your payment couldn’t be processed you are not surprised as the…
Police investigate payments to Reform UK first revealed by The Guardian
Payments to Reform UK first revealed by the Guardian are now being investigated by the Metropolitan police.
New North Sea oil drilling faces delay after gear accidentally dropped in sea
Production at Britain’s biggest undeveloped oil and gasfield could be delayed for months after equipment from a rig was accidentally dropped in the North Sea, the Guardian can reveal.
Professional classes stand in way of tax on the super-rich | Phillip Inman
If the prime minister wants to make the system fairer he will need to upset the professional classes with a land value tax
‘Really inappropriate’: teachers decry plan for humanoid robot in New York high school
A humanoid robot is being introduced as part of a pilot program, along with an AI teaching assistant, at Salamanca high school in Salamanca, New York, located on the Allegany territory of the Seneca n…
‘I’m over the moon’: New York’s small business owners rejoice as Mamdani cuts red tape
Red Scare? The democratic socialist mayor of New York City spent this week talking about red tape.
Eleven Russian airports have imposed flight restrictions
Starting on the evening of July 24, Rosaviatsiya suspended operations at 11 Russian airports. The agency stated that these measures are being taken to ensure flight safety.
Trump threatens EU with ‘substantial’ tariffs over fines of US tech giants
Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with additional and “substantial” tariffs after Brussels imposed a series of steep fines on US tech giants.
Trump administration admits canceling clean energy grants to Democratic states
Court fillings show grants denied to states if they didn’t back Trump’s re-election, but administration claims it’s a ‘misrepresentation’