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Exclusive: Sadiq Khan urges Westminster council to adopt ‘positive vision of economic growth’ of nightlife Sadiq Khan has ordered Westminster council to scrap a policy that would ban new pubs and bars from opening in Soho and the West End of London. This comes after the Guardian revealed the council’s new licensing policy asks pubs to stop customers from standing up while consuming beverages,…
Australia likes to think its history is untainted by slavery but a new book traces how a who’s who in the NSW capital profited from the capture and sale of ‘blackbirded’ Pacific Islanders Emelda Davis is a former Sydney city councillor, community advocate and second-generation descendant of blackbirded South Sea Islanders . Otherwise known as enslaved people. Australia has often sought to…
Imports this year now account for 14% of the market amid claims vehicles are being dumped in the EU and UK Chinese electric car sales have risen across Europe to a record high driven by strong demand and low tariffs in the UK and a surge in buyers in Italy. Against a backdrop of claims that Chinese carmakers are “dumping” state-subsidised vehicles in the EU and UK to gain market share, the…
Using ‘spy glasses’ made by Facebook owner leads to floods of negative comments, say content creators It was hardly an offensive video. Amid the buzz of the Tour de France finale, Oliver Hooson filmed himself whipping up a delicious-looking flat white for a fellow cycling enthusiast. But after posting the footage on social media, the comments that soon rolled in were a real shock. “PERV,” read…
Alan Milburn has outlined a generation cut adrift by austerity. We must grasp the nettle and rebuild a preventive state Most people think Britain is not working as it should. For young people, the situation is at its most acute: only one in four believe that everyone in society has a fair crack . Most think the game is rigged. It is clear why the generation who grew up during the post-2008 crash…
US-Iran war has stranded up to 20,000 seafarers, mostly Indian and Filipino crews, with none knowing when the nightmare will end The panicked crew of a cargo ship broadcast a distress signal late on Monday night from their location in the strait of Hormuz . About 20 nautical miles north of the coast of Oman, the Minoan Pioneer bulk carrier was hit by an unknown projectile, causing a blackout in…
Those tempted to access fake websites run risk of phishing scams and having computer infected with malware The Odyssey is the hottest release this summer and you have been looking forward to seeing the much-acclaimed adaptation of Homer’s epic ancient Greek poem. But you have been unable to go to the cinema, so when you spot an ad to watch online, you jump at the chance. There are positive…
Fans and creators say a revived MySpace must feel personal, not algorithm-driven.
What was the thinking of the investors backing the now-canned plan, and are such proposals in the future inevitable?
Observers express concern that the division has lost its independence and commercial reality has taken over When Sir Demis Hassabis said AI had brought the world to a “pivotal moment in human history” last month, he knew another big change was imminent. This shift was closer to home. The Nobel prize-winning head of Google DeepMind, Google’s AI unit, announced this week he was relinquishing his…
Mike Ashley says it’s in a ‘death spiral’ but a refocus on design could be what the department store needs Such was the buzz around Harvey Nichols in its 90s heyday that the department store was regularly name-checked in Absolutely Fabulous, with Edina and Patsy’s frequent retail therapy trips to the store reflecting its position at the heart of the fashion industry at the time. How times change.…
South Western and GTR announce fightback after move away from paper tickets increases fare dodging There is more than one way to commit fraud and, for some rail travellers, it has been as simple as a couple of taps on their phone as their train approaches its destination. That telltale last-minute purchase of a digital ticket – for the shortest journey that will allow them to bleep through the…
The “compassionate allowances” list speeds consideration for benefits.
MarketWatch Top StoriesNvidia’s new partnerships with financial players help mitigate concerns that the company is too tightly linked to its customers, according to BofA and Morgan Stanley.
MarketWatch Top StoriesOlder adults could be scrambling for new health coverage next year, especially in rural markets that have fewer insurance choices.
MarketWatch Top StoriesSeason 2 of 'The Unusual Suspects' podcast hosted by Malcolm Gladwell and Kenya Barris premieres on Audible Thursday, Sep. 10.
Forbes BusinessAnthropic isn’t the only AI company doing this—but it’s getting the most pushback.
Forbes BusinessKalshi betting odds show Hong with a 95.5% chance of winning Tuesday.
Forbes Business“The landlord has not been here in months, so I assume it was a previous tenant.”
MarketWatch Top StoriesAlan Ritchson is back as Jack Reacher in "Reacher Season 4 this week, but the show isn’t being met as warmly by Rotten Tomatoes critics as in seasons past.
Forbes BusinessProsecutors cited Andrew Tate’s own social media posts, in which he bragged about having multiple passports under different names, as evidence he and his brother Tristan are flight risks and should…
Forbes BusinessTrump raged against the tax on second homes for out-of-state residents pushed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Forbes BusinessThe Chinese company will be the first to market in a wave of new humanoid-robotics IPOs.
MarketWatch Top Stories“I’m curious whether there’s a downside.”
MarketWatch Top StoriesMonths after its release, Katy Perry's 'The Ones That Got the Plays,' her greatest hits compilation, rises to a new peak on the main albums roster in the U.K.
Forbes BusinessThe Snow League, Shaun White’s winter sports league, will hold its first New Zealand event next month with a twist on ski and snowboard halfpipe competition: a spin cap.
Forbes BusinessAn indictment accusing former Olympian David Hearn of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool was thrown out this month.
Forbes BusinessShoppers are embracing AI-driven “conversational commerce,” but it’s still the human touch that earns brand loyalty.
Forbes BusinessJury selection in Mangione’s New York state trial will begin Sept. 8.
Forbes BusinessSpecialist glasses are all but sold out online ahead of the UK's most significant eclipse since 1999.
BBC BusinessAs legislators consider bans on surveillance pricing, electronic shelf labels are caught in the controversy, despite having nothing to do with personalized pricing.
Forbes Business'Curtain Call 2' becomes Eminem's second project to spend 208 weeks — four years — on the U.K.'s Official Albums chart, following 'Curtain Call.'
Forbes BusinessThe Philadelphia Phillies were in touch with the former Boston Red Sox manager after a surprising change at manager.
Forbes BusinessAt a fans' forum, the director of football reveals high property costs are a "big challenge".
BBC BusinessWho pays for the enormous grid investment required to serve data centers — the companies building them or consumers?
Forbes BusinessAndie Dikosavljevic Takes The Double At The Pro Pickleball Association Asian Tour's 2026 Ho Chi Minh City Open
Forbes BusinessThese are the circumstances in which choosing a SpaceX-operated Starlink setup over fiber, cable and 5G may make financial sense.
MarketWatch Top StoriesAs leaders, we can be guilty of thinking we’re helping when what we’re really doing is annoying the pants off of our team members.
Forbes BusinessInside Popsicle’s Strategy For Pairing Stassi Schroeder, Drew Afualo And Ashlee Simpson
Forbes BusinessCultural exchange is one of the most underrated competitive advantages in international business. Here’s what leaders who get it right do differently.
Forbes BusinessTaylor Swift's "Opalite" returns to three charts in the U.K., becoming both a bestseller and a streaming smash again in the country.
Forbes Business“Right now, we’re withdrawing about $100,000 a year from our investments.”
MarketWatch Top StoriesYNAB founder Jesse Mecham’s new book has a simple system to end the paycheck-to-paycheck struggle.
MarketWatch Top StoriesSome investors are worried that this AI-powered bull market might be getting a little long in the tooth as it approaches its fourth birthday.
MarketWatch Top StoriesPrime Minister Andy Burnham says town centres have been "hollowed out" by decades of decline.
BBC Business'House of the Dragon' showrunner Ryan Condall is sharing his thoughts about how difficult it is to deal with book changes and making the show work in spite of them.
Forbes BusinessAn earlier poll found that only a few companies would seek out a Trump Account contribution program.
Forbes BusinessFederer’s net worth fell below $1 billion as the share price for On Holding fell 19% after missing net sales expectations.
Forbes BusinessWhile some are born leaders, great leadership is a choice anyone can make by practicing key principles, being sensitive to context, and embracing curiosity.
Forbes BusinessThe Who brings “Baba O’Riley” back to a pair of sales charts in the U.K. At the same time, one full-length, 'Who Are You," returns as a bestseller as well.
Forbes BusinessCold calling is coming to an end in France, with one consumer group calling the ban a "small revolution".
BBC BusinessThe new PM could bring in revenue for social care or defence with a land levy or by reforming council tax Residential property is the largest store of wealth in the UK, and has long been a target f…
The Guardian Business (UK)The incident is being seen as the latest example of the AI tools going to any lengths to complete their tasks.
BBC BusinessSmall businesses pay hidden toll after money-transfer rule change to curb illicit activities near the US-Mexico border Last April, the Trump administration rolled out its latest tool in the fight a…
The Guardian Business (UK)Largest for-profit hospital system and operator in the US reported $6.8bn in profits, while employees find it difficult to make ends meet Union workers with HCA Healthcare, the largest for-profit h…
The Guardian Business (US)It doesn’t have to be this way. We know what needs to be done Disturbing news about our water resources is now constant and unrelenting. In just the past few weeks, media have reported that Puerto …
The Guardian Business (UK)Rooms in Icelandic capital Reykjavík cost double usual rate and Spain also enjoying strong bookings Europe’s total solar eclipse: the best place to see it Hotel prices have surged in key European c…
The Guardian Business (UK)The woman who found the chocolate bar during a house clearance compares it with today's Mars Bars.
BBC BusinessJaw-dropping documentary Whatever It Takes details an aggressive stalking campaign targeted towards a couple whose reporting criticized the tech company When Massachusetts husband-and-wife team Ina…
The Guardian Business (UK)Are we entering the Chinese Century, or is the Chinese Dream already fading for some?
BBC BusinessThe money will be used to develop new data centres to house, operate, and cool miles of stacked computer chips that process AI data and actions.
BBC BusinessApollo, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs and KKR among those working with chipmaker to fund infrastructure Nvidia has struck a deal with six large Wall Street firms to raise more than $500bn (£370bn) to …
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