Amazon to launch Ring ‘neighbourhood watch’ app in UK amid US privacy fears
Amazon’s doorbell camera maker Ring is to launch its Neighbours community app in the UK in an attempt to supplant neighbourhood WhatsApp or Facebook groups.
Policy & regulation
Reform-linked thinktank ‘to call for big tax cuts for the rich’
A thinktank linked to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK is preparing an influential policy plan that is reportedly going to call for substantial tax cuts for the rich.
EU invites Canada to become bloc’s first ’associate member’
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday that she wants to open the door for Canada to become the European Union’s first associate member.
ECB wage tracker at 2.7% in H1 2027, pointing to a modest uptick in negotiated wage growth
The European Central Bank (ECB) wage tracker, which covers active collective bargaining agreements, indicates negotiated wage pressures with smoothed one-off payments of 2.2% in 2026 (based on a coverage of 46.9% of emp…
Mayors and other local leaders could be given powers to oversee water firms
Mayors and other local politicians could be given powers to oversee water companies under plans being considered by the UK government to bring utilities under greater public control.
UK inflation rises to 3.1% as motor fuel prices jump by almost a quarter
UK inflation has returned above 3% as soaring fuel and transport prices triggered by the Iran war heap renewed pressure on British households.
‘If you’re building Frankenstein, stop’: JD Vance dismisses calls for AI regulation
The US vice-president has dismissed calls for global regulation of AI safety risks, telling companies creating the most advanced models: “If you’re building Frankenstein, stop.”
McLaren to build SUVs geared towards Formula One fans with children
McLaren is gearing up to build an SUV for the first time in its 63-year history, betting that the glamour of its all-conquering Formula One team can sell cars to wealthy fans who do not own its supercars.
Crypto firms get guidance on how the new regime applies
New FCA guidance will help firms understand how the law underpinning the UK's future cryptoasset regime applies to their business. It also sets out which activities may require FCA authorisation.
Sunderland gets its Kicks: Nissan to invest £170m to build new hybrid SUV
Nissan has said it will invest £170m to build a new SUV at its factory in Sunderland – but said the move was subject to the UK weakening its electric vehicle sales mandate.
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. military hit targets in Iran on Tuesday and Tehran fired missiles and drones at various sites across the region in response as hostilities flare once again in an intermittent war that has lasted mo…
Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher
Rises in petrol, diesel and airfares pushed UK inflation up to its highest level in five months in the year to August.
‘We need to get it right’: union gusto for Burnham will face make-or-break tests
Louise Haigh, the UK first secretary, got a standing ovation from trade union members in Brighton this week, as she acknowledged what she called “the necessity to be bolder in this second chance that we’ve been allowed”.
Airlines should pay for CO2 removal if Heathrow expands, say climate advisers
Heathrow airport should be allowed to expand only if airlines pay for the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, the government’s climate advisers have said.
How rising bond yields impact American consumers
The BBC’s Samira Hussain explains why some could see increased interest rates for mortgages and business loans.
Anthropic CEO renews call for AI slowdown as Nvidia’s urges acceleration
At San Francisco conference, OpenAI chief Sam Altman calls for more rigorous security measures
Burnham and Trump to hold first face-to-face meeting in New York - The Times
If, as expected, Andy Burnham becomes the British prime minister later this month, one of his first telephone calls is likely to be with Donald Trump.
Messi has been called up to the Argentine national team for his farewell match
Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi has been called up to the Argentine national team for his farewell match with the national squad. This was announced by the press office of the Argentine Football Association.
John Healey in talks with Canada about UK joining new global defence bank
John Healey is in talks with the Canadian government about joining a new global defence bank intended to help allies rearm to counter mounting security threats, just weeks after Rachel Reeves rejected the move.
Could AI really wipe out humanity – six experts spell out the risks
There have been some shocking claims in recent days about AI safety: we face a 10% chance of doom; AIs are worse than nukes; a “botnet” threatens the entire internet; it’s all a big tech psyop.
Carney says Canada will pursue ‘unique security and economic alliance’ with EU amid US trade spat
Prime minister speaks of strengthening Canada’s economic and political ties to Europe at Canada Investment Summit
Roscosmos announced the launch of Progress MS-35 to the International Space Station this week
The Progress-MS-35 cargo spacecraft will head to the International Space Station (ISS) this week. Roscosmos head Dmitry Bakanov announced this to reporters.
Zakharova compared Armenia's choice between the EU and the EAEU to a family on the verge of divorce
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Armenia needs to choose between the European Union and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) as soon as possible. She called the argument that it is too earl…
Financial regulator bans former law firm owner from financial services
The FCA has banned Nurul Miah, also known as Neil Mia and Neil Miah, from working in financial services.