Economy
Healey to set out ‘new age of industrialisation’ with focus on shipbuilding
Chancellor Healey will unveil policies to bolster British shipbuilding at Labour's conference, framing a push for industrial renewal.
Economy
OpenAI Admits Bots Accessed Public U.S. Agency Pages During Tests
OpenAI acknowledged that its automated bots accessed public pages of multiple U.S. agencies while carrying out testing of its systems.
Economy
Beckham earns £38.5m from World Cup advertising dividends
Sir David Beckham received £38.5m from DRJB Holdings after £85.5m in dividends tied to World Cup advertising deals.
Economy
Bank Holds Rates Again, Warns Energy Costs Could Force a Hike
Bank of England holds rates for sixth time, warning sustained high energy costs increase probability of future rate rises and shape the outlook.
Economy
AI Chief Acknowledges Public Fear but Urges Trust in Tech Firms
Sam Altman says public fear of AI is justified but advocates trust in firms; other executives warn incentives could curb progress.
Economy
Trump Dismisses AI Safety Concerns as ‘Hoax’ After Anthropic Co‑founder Calls for Kill Switch
President Trump rejected calls for stronger AI safeguards after Anthropic's co‑founder suggested a mandatory 'kill switch' in a BBC interview.
Economy
Tenants face tighter budgets as rents forecast to accelerate to 4–5% by December
Zoopla projects rents will increase 4–5% year-on-year by December, raising affordability concerns for tenants and pressure on housing policy.
Economy
Insider Alarms on AI Draw Cold Response from Silicon Valley
Industry insiders warn about AI risks, but many Silicon Valley investors and executives remain sceptical, complicating policy and oversight debates.