Bus services across England to share £1bn boost André Rhoden-Paul BBC News 10 minutes ago Bus services in every part of England will be boosted by nearly £1bn of new funding, the government is pledging. The Department for Transport last month announced the investment for 2025. Confirming details of its plans, the government said the… Continue reading Bus services across England to share £1bn boost
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Elon Musk adds Microsoft to lawsuit against ChatGPT-maker OpenAI
Elon Musk adds Microsoft to lawsuit against ChatGPT-maker OpenAI Getty Images 3 minutes ago Elon Musk has stepped up his ongoing feud with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI with a revived lawsuit against the firm, adding Microsoft as a defendant. Mr Musk, a co-founder of the artificial intelligence (AI) company, accused it and the tech giant of operating… Continue reading Elon Musk adds Microsoft to lawsuit against ChatGPT-maker OpenAI
UK economy barely grew between July and September
UK economy barely grew between July and September Getty Images Nick Edser Business reporter, BBC News 15 November 2024, 07:07 GMT 547 Comments Updated 29 minutes ago The UK economy barely grew between July and September, with uncertainty about the Budget being blamed for the weak growth. The economy slowed over the three-month period, growing… Continue reading UK economy barely grew between July and September
Meta fined €798m over ‘unfair’ Facebook Marketplace
Meta fined €798m over ‘unfair’ Facebook Marketplace Getty Images Tom Gerken Technology reporter 7 hours ago Meta has been fined €798m (£664m) for breaking competition law by embedding Facebook Marketplace within its social network. The European Commission said this meant alternative classified ads services had faced “unfair trading conditions”, making it harder for them to… Continue reading Meta fined €798m over ‘unfair’ Facebook Marketplace
Reeves in radical pension shake-up to boost growth
Reeves in radical pension shake-up to boost growth Getty Images Faisal Islam, Mitchell Labiak & Nick Edser Economics editor and business reporters, BBC News 13 November 2024 4846 Comments Updated 36 minutes ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves is planning what she calls the “biggest pension reform in decades” in an attempt to boost economic growth. The… Continue reading Reeves in radical pension shake-up to boost growth
Badenoch accuses PM of ‘milking’ private sector
Badenoch accuses PM of ‘milking’ private sector UK Parliament/PA 1 hour ago Kemi Badenoch has accused the government of producing a Budget to “milk the private sector” as she stepped up her party’s criticism of the rise in National Insurance (NI) paid by employers. The Conservative leader also used her second appearance at Prime Minister’s… Continue reading Badenoch accuses PM of ‘milking’ private sector
VW launches $5.8bn tie-up with Tesla rival Rivian
VW launches $5.8bn tie-up with Tesla rival Rivian Getty Images João da Silva Business reporter 14 minutes ago Volkswagen Group (VW) and Tesla rival Rivian have launched a joint venture, with the German car giant increasing its investment in the partnership. The two companies say the the deal is now worth $5.8bn (£4.55bn) – up… Continue reading VW launches $5.8bn tie-up with Tesla rival Rivian
Assisted dying could stop harrowing deaths, says MP behind bill
Assisted dying could stop harrowing deaths, says MP behind bill Reuters Sam Francis Political reporter @DavidSamFrancis 11 November 2024 Updated 2 hours ago The MP behind a bid to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales has argued it would help stop people experiencing “very harrowing” deaths, as she unveiled details of her proposals. Under… Continue reading Assisted dying could stop harrowing deaths, says MP behind bill
Macron and Starmer vow ‘unwavering’ Ukraine support
Macron and Starmer vow ‘unwavering’ Ukraine support Reuters Sam Francis Political reporter @DavidSamFrancis 11 November 2024, 06:58 GMT Updated 7 hours ago France and the UK will support Ukraine for as long as necessary “to thwart Russia’s war of aggression”, French President Emmanuel Macron and Sir Keir Starmer have said. The prime minister marked Armistice… Continue reading Macron and Starmer vow ‘unwavering’ Ukraine support
Bitcoin tops record $80,000 as Trump nears sweep of US Congress
Bitcoin tops record $80,000 as Trump nears sweep of US Congress Getty Images 14 minutes ago The price of bitcoin has risen above $80,000 (£62,000) for the first time ever, after Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the US election last week. It comes as the Republicans are edging closer to overall control of Congress after… Continue reading Bitcoin tops record $80,000 as Trump nears sweep of US Congress