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Everything you need to know about the UK’s AI safety summit

The UK prime minister hopes the artificial intelligence (AI) summit will push the country onto the world stage of AI but it may be more of a follower rather than a leader.

United Kingdom

'Nothing seems to have worked': UK migration policy criticised

Glaring issues were found with the Conservative government's attempts to stop migrants coming to Britain.

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Would you Adam and Eve it? Cockney accents are disappearing in Britain

New research has found three other accents are the defining voices of London in 2023

Spain

Spain seizes 720kg of cocaine as UK announces huge bust

The drugs have been found in vessels coming from South America, and hidden on board hoping to avoid detection.

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Biden makes new rules for AI over safety concerns

US president Joe Biden signs order to guide the development of AI.

Business

McDonald's revenue jumps 14% as Big Macs lure diners in US and Europe

McDonald's reported better-than-expected sales in the third quarter as popular promotions brought in customers despite higher US prices.

Health news

Patients hospitalised after using counterfeit weight-loss drugs

Austria’s health authorities said they had reports that Ozempic counterfeit medicine had reached patients. UK regulators also said a small number of patients were hospitalised.

United Kingdom

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson joins right-wing GB News channel

GB News, a broadcaster which is no stranger to controversy, says it's proud that the disgraced politician is joining their "family".

United Kingdom

UK threatens to revoke visas of foreign nationals as hate crimes rise

After a rise in anti-Semitic hate incidents in the UK, the government is proposing to deport UK visa holders who act in spreading anti-Semitic rhetoric.

Culture news

Gold Dust Woman: Christie McVie’s estate sells her music rights

The Fleetwood Mac star joins a long list of musicians selling their catalogues to investment firms.

Culture news

Who is Edward Enninful, the most influential Black person in UK?

Edward Enninful tops the 2024 Powerlist. Now in its 18th year, it highlights Black role models to young people.

United Kingdom

Protesters blockade Israel-linked arms factory in UK

The UK is a significant supplier of weapons to Israel, though watchdogs say a lack of transparency means it is difficult to determine what exactly is being sent.

Tech News

UK in no rush to regulate AI, Sunak says ahead of AI safety summit

The UK says it will establish the world’s first AI safety institute to prevent the technology escaping human control.

Culture news

The rebellion begins! 'The Hunger Games' stage adaptation is coming

Break a leg! Actually, if you want the odds to be in your favour, probably best not.

Culture news

Massive Attack announce death of guitarist Angelo Bruschini

The Bristol-born artist joined Massive Attack in the 1990s and contributed to the collective's 1998 hit single 'Angel'.

Europe News

City of London wants permanent EU market access for UK clearing houses

London's financial district is calling for the EU to grant it access to its lucrative derivatives market past 2025 and pave the way for the two sides to "rebuild trust" after Brexit.

Work

As younger workers quit, companies struggle to fill skills gaps

Around two-thirds of hiring managers say younger workers quitting are amongst the top reasons they can’t fill their skills gaps, according to a new report.

United Kingdom

UK migrant barge sparks debate on asylum seeker treatment

A small seaside town on the south coast of England, home to a giant migrant barge, has once again found itself at the heart of a British debate regarding the treatment of asylum seekers.

Food and Drink

How much would you pay for the world's 'most sought-after' Scotch?

The Macallan Adami 1926 is believed to be world’s ‘most sought-after’ bottle of Scotch.

Economy

Cost of living and hot weather cause retail sales to fall in UK

The cost of living crisis keeps on curtailing consumers’ ability to spend on non-essential items. This autumn’s exceptionally hot weather also deterred people from buying winter clothes.