Thursday, August 31, 2023

Ukraine war: UK defence giant BAE Systems sets up local base

The firm says the move may allow it ultimately to produce light artillery inside Ukraine.

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Is China's economy a 'ticking time bomb'?

The world's second largest economy faces deep-rooted challenges in the years ahead.

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Train strikes: When is the next action happening?

Members of the RMT rail workers' union and Aslef train drivers' union are set to strike again.

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Wilko deal to buy firm and save jobs falls through

M2 Capital claimed its £90m offer would retain employees for two years but it failed to file paperwork.

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India's Adani Group stung by fresh controversy

A new report has alleged that the conglomerate used "opaque" funds in Mauritius to manipulate stock prices.

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Pass AI law soon or risk falling behind, MPs warn

The commons technology committee urges new legislation for the UK to take lead on AI regulation.

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Is India exporting food inflation to the world?

India is keeping domestic food prices in check with export bans - but what does this mean for the world?

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How long until a robot is doing your chores?

Advances in AI are accelerating the development of humanoid robots.

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M&S returns to FTSE 100 on food and clothes boost

The retailer returned to the FTSE 100 index of Britain's biggest listed companies on Wednesday.

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Mark Thompson: CNN appoints former BBC director general as chief executive

The British executive must rebuild the US news network after a series of crises and falling ratings.

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UK-Canada trade rift: What it means for cheese, beef and cars

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