UK government 'kicking the plastic can down a polluted road', says climate expert
Climate expert, Steve Hynd, believes the UK government's refusal to end plastic waste exports in the next four years is a big mistake.
Tech companies need to take cybersecurity risks more seriously
A leading cyber security expert has raised concerns that regulations will not be enough to deal with the serious risks posed by AI.
UK govt sets out new water plan to tackle pollution
The initiative includes a consultation on a ban on wet wipes containing plastic, which are blamed for causing sewer blockages when flushed down the toilet.
Concerns surrounding ChatGPT and the dangers it may pose to businesses worsens
Hayes Connor's Richard Forrest has addressed the confidentiality risks of ChatGPT to businesses, expressing how the chatbot should be safely utilised by staff.
Apple could bring these awe-inspiring changes to next-gen iPhones
Users could see four big changes on the iPhones starting this year and beyond, provided Apple complies with the EU laws.
UK household debt surpasses £2 trillion amid soaring cost of living
Household debt exceeds £2 trillion for the first time in UK history. As consumers struggle with the skyrocketing costs of living, financial literacy hits rock bottom.
UK treasury official sees no immediate concerns on UBS-Credit Suisse deal
Britain's No. 2 Treasury official said on Tuesday that he does not have any immediate concerns about the execution of Switzerland's Credit Suisse rescue by UBS but will monitor the deal closely, reiterating that UK banks are "very resilient."
Should the government regulate Bitcoin or does Bitcoin in fact regulate the government?
"It is hard to hold the government accountable for their mistakes. At the same time, it gives governments the excuse to continue their nefarious accounting behind the scenes."
Utah passes bill banning people under 18 from using social media without parental consent
The US state of Utah has passed a law that would require children below 18 to obtain parental permission if they are setting up social media accounts.
Stocks mixed after more interest rate hikes
Wall Street bounced but European markets wobbled Thursday as investors weighed fresh interest rate hikes by central banks and signs of a possible pause in US monetary tightening following turmoil in the banking sector.
EU leaders set to back steps to compete with US, China
European Union leaders are expected on Thursday to back a revamp of the single market, simplified regulations and other steps to ensure the bloc can compete with the United States and China as an industrial leader in green and digital technologies.
Crunch time for Credit Suisse talks as UBS seeks Swiss assurances
Talks over rescuing Credit Suisse rolled into Sunday as UBS AG sought $6 billion from the Swiss government to cover costs if it were to buy its struggling rival, a person with knowledge of the talks said.
Biden says banking crisis has calmed down
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday the banking crisis has calmed down after the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank.
The True Environmental Impact Of Disposable Vapes Lies In The Details
Disposable vape devices are coming under increasing scrutiny in the UK, with a ban even mentioned in parliament.
Crypto-linked bank failures fuel regulation debate
The global cryptocurrency industry has been slammed by setbacks, scandals and high-profile failures in recent months, sparking a regulatory rush to protect consumers from fraud and scams.
EU to unveil green tech plans to take on US, China
The EU will reveal hotly debated proposals on Thursday to boost spending on clean tech, possibly overcoming internal divisions to include nuclear energy in the mix, to confront growing industrial competition from the United States and China.
Blair urges compromise in N.Ireland as vote looms on EU deal
British former prime minister Tony Blair on Thursday urged pro-UK unionists in Northern Ireland to emulate their 1998 predecessors and show leadership to unlock present-day paralysis.
Large U.S. banks view Credit Suisse exposure as manageable -sources
Large U.S. banks have managed their exposure to Credit Suisse in recent months and view risks from the lender as contained so far, according to three industry sources on Wednesday who declined to be identified because of the sensitivity of the situation.
Proposed data bill to save UK economy £5 billion in 10 years
A new proposed UK data bill would reduce pointless paperwork for UK businesses and other EU countries could follow suit to ease European companies.
Bank of England and HM Treasury considers 'digital pound'
Declining cash usage fuels current Bank of England and HM Treasury consultation on a new 'digital pound' before the end of this decade.
UK says financial reforms will be within same 'orbit' as EU, US
Britain's revamped financial market rules will largely be aligned with U.S.
Nvidia's early investment in AI bears fruit as its A100 chip now powers ChatGPT
Nvidia is already getting ready to introduce its next-generation system called H100.
Telecom Italia boosted by rival offer for landline grid
Telecom Italia (TIM) shares rose as much as 5% on Monday after Italian state investor CDP and Australian fund Macquarie submitted a joint bid for the former phone monopoly's grid, rivalling an approach by U.S.
F1: Max Verstappen ready for 2023 title defence, claims new car much better than last season
Red Bull faced reliability issues at the start of 2022 before going on to dominate the season.
European chemicals firms downbeat on 2023 prospects
European chemical producers painted a bleak picture of their prospects for 2023 on Thursday, citing the continuing fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, high inflation and slowing economic growth.
Hedge funds unimpressed by Chinese internet giants' peppy earnings
A set of bumper earnings reports from the likes of Baidu Inc and other Chinese internet giants isn't impressing hedge funds and other investors who have cut exposure to the stocks and seem to be waiting for more good news.
UK, EU leaders to meet on Monday to finalise N. Ireland deal
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to announce a new deal on post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland on Monday, gambling that the reward of better ties with the European Union is worth any discord it might cause within his own party.
UK government aims to transform Britain into the next Silicon Valley and tech superpower
UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt believes "being a technology superpower can change our country's destiny" and has plans to "unlock our national potential to be one of Europe's most exciting, most innovative and most prosperous economies".
The hopes and fears of AI in the workplace
While AI can automate mundane and repetitive tasks, allowing employees to focus on more complex tasks in the workplace, there is a real threat of AI replacing humans in addition to other concerns.
New research shows banks took £3.6 billion in FX from SMBs last year
Big banks are taking money from small and midsize businesses in the form of additional FX fees, which in many cases is stopping businesses from expanding abroad.