UK government releases travel advisory for people heading to Paris amid violent riots
A 17-year-old boy was fatally shot by police in a suburb of Paris.
Google's decision to collect public data to train AI could have huge ramifications
Google's updated privacy policy confirms that the company will use publicly available information online to train Bard and other AI products.
Investing in England's worst quality housing could generate over £135 billion
Restructuring England's poor housing could yield £135 billion in societal benefits, according to the Building Research Establishment.
High energy-use businesses urged to claim extra discount on energy bills
The British government has announced a one-month deadline for energy-intensive businesses to apply for the Energy Bills Discount Scheme (EBDS).
More people in the United States are searching about AI on Google
Recent research from cloud recruitment organisation, Mason Frank International, has looked into some of the highest searched tech terms by users in the US.
Ethical Banking: A new era of fair, conscious finance
Ethical banking, at its core, considers environmental, social, and governance factors in financial decisions and supports projects that positively impact those factors.
How can the UK become more attractive to international STEM students and graduates?
Ewan Kirk, the Entrepreneur-in-Residence within the Department of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge, has called for new measures to encourage international STEM students and graduates into the UK.
Why are 4.39 million workers in the UK taking the freelancer path?
Digital staffing platform, Coople, has provided insight into what are the risks posed to companies who hire freelance staff and the cons of being a freelancer.
'Drinkflation' a growing concern as high inflation worries UK hospitality sector
Less booze in your drink as soaring costs and reduced consumer spending pose challenges for brewing sectors.
Recent study suggests UK universities aren't doing enough to tackle their carbon footprint
UK universities must swiftly reduce their carbon footprints and priorities sustainability through methods that aim for long-term solutions.
Government announces £21 million AI investment for NHS
£21 million will be invested in AI developments across the NHS, the Government announced today. The funding will allow NHS Trusts to accelerate the deployment of the most promising AI tools across hospitals.
Spain passes menstrual leave law to motivate women into top corporate-leadership positions
Gender biases have made 64 per cent of women feel incapable of demanding job roles in Spain. To motivate women into leading job roles, Spain has become the first European nation to offer paid menstrual leave.
NaaS's Automatic Charging Robot Makes Its European Debut
NaaS Technologies, an electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider, has rolled out its fancy automatic charging bot for the first time in Europe.
Iceland suspends whale hunting until August following public outcry
Iceland has finally decided to suspend the practice of whale hunting until the end of August.
World Bank aims to expand Ukraine aid for energy, transport projects
The World Bank is looking to enhance aid to Ukraine for urgent repair projects in the transport, energy and housing sectors, the bank's director for operations Anna Bjerde said on Tuesday ahead of the Ukraine Recovery conference in London.
UK unveils $3bn backing for Ukraine reconstruction
The UK will back Ukraine's economy to the tune of $3 billion over the next three years while it fights back against Russian forces, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Tuesday.
The Taliban have turned the rights and aspirations of girls in Afghanistan into 'a mass graveyard'
The Taliban officially seized Afghanistan in 2021. Two years later, girls are banned from having an education and are ultimately compelled to stay at home.
Security must take centre stage in AI development, urges head of UK's National Cyber Security Centre
The Head of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre emphasises the need to prioritise security in AI development, urging a "secure by design" approach to safeguard individuals, businesses and the economy.
Resilient retailers and thriving film industry drive unexpected growth in British economy in April
The British economy defied expectations by experiencing a slight growth in April, driven by the resilience of retailers and the thriving film industry.
Tech entrepreneur Ian Hogarth to oversee AI research as chair of the Foundation Model Taskforce
Following the announcement of the new Foundation Model Taskforce earlier this year, the government have appointed tech entrepreneur and AI expert Ian Hogarth as chair of the new body.
British government announce £54 million investment into the development of trustworthy artificial intelligence
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Chloe Smith has announced new investment into artificial intelligence research at the London Tech Week.
UK Geospatial Strategy 2030 aims to revolutionise location data
UK Government's Geospatial Strategy (up to 2030) aims to advance location data and technologies, benefiting the economy and consumers.
AI part of UK government's plan to secure Britain's place as global tech leader
The government must provide "support and direction" for Britain's technology sector to reach its full economic potential according to techUK.
NCSC teams up with CREST as first delivery partner for expanding scope of cyber incident response
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) plans to launch the Cyber Incident Response Level 2 scheme, inviting incident response providers to join. CREST will serve as the first delivery partner for the expanded initiative, following the success of the Cyber Advisor program.
Around 3 out of 10 customers of the UK hospitality industry visit places with EDI policies
Nearly two-thirds of the participants revealed that they would like to know about the equity, diversity and inclusion, jointly termed EDI policies of the venues.
Rishi Sunak Urges swift action to strengthen UK's tech sector and address concerns about AI
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls for urgent action in strengthening the country's tech sector and positioning it as a global leader during London Tech Week.
Initial Heathrow strikes suspended after new pay offer
Planned strike action by security staff at London's Heathrow airport later this month has been called off after unions recommended they accept a pay deal, both sides said on Monday.
AI could be used to provide 'personalised learning' to schoolchildren, Rishi Sunak says
Artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to provide "personalised learning" to children at school, says Rishi Sunak.
How sustainable is the new net migration number in the UK?
The new net migration number stands at 606,000, with research contradicting the government, which insists that the net migration number is not sustainable.
Over 40% of UK hospitality businesses operating at a loss
The hospitality sector in the UK is facing a significant financial crisis, with a staggering 70 per cent of businesses announcing plans to increase their prices in the coming year.