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UK exposed by cyber omission in Spring Statement as threats intensify, ISF chief warns
UK cyber security risks grow as Spring Statement fails to address threats, exposing public sector and essential services.
Sadiq Khan says Labour should back return to EU
Sadiq Khan urges Labour to back returning to the EU, deepening divisions over Brexit and future UK-Europe relations.
World’s most ethical companies revealed as 138 firms make 2026 list
Ethisphere names 138 companies as the world’s most ethical, spanning industries from technology and finance to healthcare and manufacturing.
Celebrities who apologise after a scandal get a better reaction than those who deny it, study finds
Celebrities apologising on Instagram after scandals attract more positive reactions, while denials trigger stronger public backlash, study reveals.
New 235-room hotel planned for Dublin’s Liberties after €54.2m funding deal
Dublin hotel development funding boosts Liberties project with €54.2m, creating 235 rooms, studios, café, and co-working space.
Unclear AI rules risk driving talent away from UK employers, survey suggests
Unclear UK workplace AI policies are driving talent concerns, with employees using unapproved tools or avoiding AI altogether.
Scotland’s oldest heritage charity launches £1.5m appeal to buy permanent Edinburgh home
Edinburgh heritage charity appeal seeks £1.5m to secure a permanent home and create Scotland’s first national heritage hub.
A dram good investment: Investors turning to whisky casks and gold
Amid market volatility, investors are increasingly choosing whisky casks and gold for tangible, tax-efficient portfolio diversification.
Where Britain’s super-rich are buying as the nation’s priciest streets are revealed
Winnington Road in Barnet tops Britain’s most expensive streets, while London dominates Rightmove’s ultra-prime property rankings.
Global fraud summit told AI scams and sextortion are driving industrial-scale crime
AI fraud scams and sextortion are driving industrial-scale financial crime, with global losses soaring and criminal networks rapidly expanding.
Boulder dash: AI thinks Giant’s Causeway rocks are day-trippers
An AI system miscounted visitors at Giant’s Causeway after confusing its hexagonal rock formations with human figures.
AI boom leaves many workers without the data skills employers now need
Rapid AI adoption is exposing a growing data skills gap as many workers struggle to interpret and question AI outputs.
Utilities faces communications talent flight as trust pressures intensify
Utilities organisations face a communications talent exodus as regulatory scrutiny and public trust pressures intensify across the sector.
The Wolseley to open first hotel in New York as Minor launches global luxury brand
The Wolseley launches its first New York hotel, combining iconic London dining with luxury accommodations for global expansion.
Electric air taxis take step towards passenger reality after San Francisco Bay flight
Joby Aviation’s electric air taxi completes San Francisco Bay flight, showcasing the future of short urban aerial passenger travel.
Cybersecurity becomes Britain’s most sought-after tech skill as pay and hiring surge
The Brussels Milan sleeper train launches in September, adding a new overnight rail link across Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Italy.
New Brussels-Milan sleeper train to launch in September
The Brussels Milan sleeper train launches in September, adding a new overnight rail link across Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Italy.
Germany’s Axel Springer buys 170-year-old Telegraph in £575m deal
Axel Springer agrees £575m Telegraph deal, bringing one of Britain’s oldest newspapers under ownership of the German media group.
Christian Lindner to headline Vaduz finance forum as Liechtenstein banks confront market and geopolitical strain
Christian Lindner will headline Finance Forum Liechtenstein as banking leaders debate market risks, geopolitics and talent shortages.
Wizz Air cleared to launch UK–US flights ahead of 2026 World Cup
Wizz Air receives approval for UK–US flights, aiming to carry European football fans to the 2026 World Cup.
EU warns women face 50-year wait for equality as Brussels targets deepfakes, pay gaps and political exclusion
EU warns women could wait 50 years for equality as Brussels targets pay gaps, deepfakes, healthcare bias and political exclusion.
