Council for Science and Technology advocates for UK sovereign AI chip design industry
The Council for Science and Technology (CST) has released a report outlining the strategic importance of developing a sovereign AI chip design industry in the UK. HM GovernmentSource
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Extra border checks cancelled ahead of UK-EU deal
The forthcoming deal will slash red tape, cut costs for businesses, and speed up the smooth flow of agrifood trade at the border. HM GovernmentSource
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The Guardian view on Trump’s crypto push: Britain is right to say no to digital currency politics | Editorial
As the US president’s family profits from private money, the Bank of England is showing necessary leadership by rejecting the hype Hype too often influences policymakers when it comes to regulating markets. So it was reassuring to hear Andrew Bailey, the governor of the Bank of England, resist
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Thousands more checks, tests and scans available out of hours
100 Community Diagnostic Centres across the country now offer out of hours services, 12 hours a day seven days a week HM GovernmentSource
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IMF warns on risks to global economy amid tariff trade shock – as it happened
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as economists say ‘risks to the global economy remain firmly to the downside’ amid Donald Trump’s trade war Donald Trump is in the UK, and by the looks of it he has been talking to someone with an interest
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STEP Fusion is ‘amazing’ for Greater Lincolnshire
Mayor Dame Andrea Jenkyns visits West Burton to see first hand how the UK's world-leading fusion energy programme will deliver for local people. HM GovernmentSource
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Bank of England forecast to cut interest rates amid rising unemployment and Trump tariffs
City predicts quarter-point drop to 4% when MPC meets on Thursday Bank of England policymakers are widely expected to cut interest rates this week to prevent the economy sliding backwards amid rising unemployment and the hit to global trade from Donald Trump’s fresh round of import tariffs. City
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AI helpers could coach people into careers and help them move home
AI agents could soon take on boring life admin by dealing with public services on your behalf – from filling in forms to completing applications and booking appointments, as the UK Government plans trials to save people time… HM GovernmentSource
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Reeves and Starmer to prepare ground for tax rises in a difficult autumn budget
Exclusive: The Guardian has been told that discussions about increases include a near-certain gambling levy The chancellor and prime minister will begin to prepare the ground for tax rises and reforms from September as part of a strategy to prepare the country for a difficult budget that could
Read MoreReeves and Starmer to roll the pitch for tax rises in a difficult autumn budget
Exclusive: The Guardian has been told that discussions about increases include a near-certain gambling levy The chancellor and prime minister will begin to pitch-roll tax rises and reforms from September as part of a strategy to prepare the country for a difficult budget that could be held in
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