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Burnham vows to end existing pension triple lock in 2030 to help fund care
The PM was at times emotional during his conference speech in which he outlined his long-term plan for the UK.
The U.S. just banned nearly $1 billion in Canadian imports—and 87% of it is booze
The ban also covers dairy and motorcycles, escalating a trade fight that experts expect could drag on for months.
BBC Director-General Deems AI-Generated Doctor Who Episode 'Pretty Good'
Matt Brittin, who joined the BBC from Google, argued that "not all creativity is bad," while noting that the technology won't replace humans.
‘It was a big loss’: Thailand approves $122 million in emergency funding following flooding that killed at least 19 since September
According to government spokesperson Ekkapob Pianpises, the approved funds of 4.1 billion baht would be disseminated by the Interior Ministry to compensate people impacted by the …
Oura pulls $15bn stock market listing days after announcement
The wearable technology company had been expected to list its shares in the US.
Bitwise launches first US spot NEAR ETF after token’s recent surge
Bitwise’s NEAR ETF begins trading on NYSE Arca as the token rallies more than 160% over the past month and activity on NEAR Intents grows.
Barclays softens return-to-office plans for UK staff after backlash
Bank allows employees to delay being in workplace at least three days a week until 2027, if permission grantedBarclays has watered down its return-to-office plans after a major st…
Proteinmaxxing shows a ‘meaningful shift’ in how Gen Z takes supplements versus baby boomers, new survey shows
Young shoppers are putting protein into more parts of their diet, from powders and bars to cereal and soda.
Is the Red September Curse Over? Bitcoin Set for Best September on Record
Bitcoin is up 7.33% in September, edging past 2024 as the best September on record, with one day left before the monthly candle closes.
Burnham’s triple lock gamble – podcast
Andy Burnham has delivered a powerful and emotional speech to the Labour conference. He announced policies on pensions, social care and electoral reform. He said he was willing to…
Even George Osborne might be a nimby if an AI datacentre was built next to his home | Letters
The quality of life for people living next to one would be destroyed, writes Moira Brewer; plus a letter from Mark DavisSo, George Osborne thinks people who don’t want an AI datac…
Don’t knock Palantir – it provides highly skilled, well-paid British jobs | Letter
Tom Watson responds to an article by Clive Lewis about the former Labour deputy leader’s new job at the technology companyClive Lewis is, unusually, right about one thing in his r…
Faisal Islam: Triple lock move is significant, but it's a gamble
I had expected him to try to forge a political consensus on this thorny issue at this stage, but he has gone further than that.
The FBI is looking into a new possible ransom note connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
The mother of “Today” host Savannah Guthrie disappeared from her Arizona home in February, and no suspects have been arrested
Conference laps up Andy unplugged as he offers chance to take road less travelled | John Crace
Nothing was off the table, no coded hints, and by the end no one could be in any doubt about what Burnham believedYou’ve got to hand it to Andy Burnham. He left nothing out on the…
Bitcoin gives back gains as long-term holder supply keeps $85K out of reach
Bitcoin failed to make another run at $85,000 as sellers held the line above current levels, while surging US bond yields weighed on stocks and precious metals.
Bitget CEO ‘not very optimistic’ on recovering funds from $388M breach
Gracy Chen said she saw the 2025 Bybit hack as a “good reference point” for Bitget’s security breach, noting that only a small percentage of funds had been frozen or recovered.
Why Crypto Has Made a Comeback This Fall
Bitcoin has risen more than 30% in the last six weeks, and other cryptocurrencies are up even more. Here's the scoop behind crypto's recent comeback.
Manchester City found guilty on all Premier League charges over rule breaches
‘Sham’ contracts helped inflate revenues by £900mCommission finds club guilty over nine-season periodManchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to serious breac…
Ethereum users get another way to pay privately as zk.money returns after three years
The relaunched wallet hides payments made on the Aztec Network, while deposits from Ethereum remain visible.
Eiffel Tower chief to quit after female staff told to stay hidden during Hindu group visit
Patrick Branco Ruivo to leave post after decision contrary to France’s ‘value of equality’ sparked outrage and strikeThe head of the operating company that runs the Eiffel Tower i…
Google data center lead says ‘hundreds of thousands’ of skilled trade jobs are open across the U.S.—and they’re ‘just waiting to be filled’
Despite growing backlash over data centers, trillions in AI investment are fueling a surge in high-paying skilled trades jobs across the U.S.
Funflation is fueling hobbies as Americans spend more on fun at home to avoid going out
The rising cost of airfare, eating out, and gas has made Americans pickier about their spending.
South West Water fined £8m for hundreds of sewage spills in Cornwall and Devon
District judge orders record fine for region and says incidents of pollution cannot be toleratedA water company has been ordered to pay a record fine of almost £8m for hundreds of…