• UK industry warns: high energy costs threaten manufacturing future

    UK manufacturers urge urgent action on soaring energy costs.


  • Europe urged to seize software ‘moonshot moment’

    Europe has the tools to lead in software — if it acts now.


  • What prompted the Tesla CEO to depart from the White House amid the Musk-Trump divide?

    Elon Musk has resigned from his role in Donald Trump’s administration, concluding his leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This initiative aimed at streamlining the federal government has been controversial, with its meme-inspired title frequently making waves and igniting substantial political discussions in Washington. The billionaire entrepreneur, who emerged as a notable figure…


  • Dawn Capital supports former Google team’s customer support startup in AI financing

    The Danish startup deepdots, founded by former Google engineers, has obtained a €5.5 million seed funding round led by Dawn Capital as companies across multiple industries increase their investments in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance customer service processes. The firm creates AI models designed to automate the gathering and assessment of customer input, enabling…


  • Salesforce to buy Informatica in bn AI data push

    Deal marks Salesforce’s biggest acquisition since Slack.


  • Google confronts ultimate decision in search antitrust lawsuit

    Alphabet’s Google is anticipating the result of a crucial antitrust trial, with concluding arguments taking place in Washington on Friday. The US Department of Justice (DOJ), with the backing of a coalition of states, is pushing for structural and behavioral remedies—possibly including the divestiture of Google’s Chrome browser—to revive competition in the online search sector.…


  • Anthropic chief: AI is set to eliminate 50% of entry-level positions in the UK

    Dario Amodei, the chief executive of AI frontrunner Anthropic, has delivered a grave caution regarding the work landscape, forecasting that AI could eliminate as much as 50% of all entry-level white-collar professions in the next five years. The UK market may encounter considerable upheaval during this shift. At Anthropic’s inaugural developer conference, Amodei underscored the…


  • Trainline: CEO’s compensation more than doubles as earnings increase

    Trainline has significantly increased its CEO’s remuneration after a notable rise in profits over the latest fiscal year. Jody Ford’s total compensation reached £5.6 million, a jump from the £2.4 million he received the prior year. As per Trainline’s annual report, Ford’s salary package was substantially enhanced by £3.6 million in vested shares that matured…


  • Tesco shoppers mock ‘VAR’-style cameras at self-checkout

    Some customers have criticised Tesco’s new overhead replay cameras at self-service tills — likening them to controversial sports technology.


  • London falls from leading smart centre status

    London has relinquished its status as the world’s foremost center for scientific and technological innovation. A report has issued a serious alert about the City’s declining international prominence. The UK’s capital has been surpassed by San Francisco and Zurich, which gained 16 and 6 points respectively. Conversely, London saw a drop of three points, resulting…