Reeves doesn’t rule out wider business rates support across hospitality
Chancellor says support for pubs is on its way and leaves the door open for further tweaks to business rates changes...
California investigates Grok over AI deepfakes
The state attorney general urges xAI to take action over the “shocking” material as Musk denies the allegations....
Why the Northern Powerhouse Rail plan will really go ahead this time
Faisal Islam says the Labour argues the difference in its plans this time is that the planning has come first....
No 10 welcomes reports X is addressing Grok deepfakes
The use of the AI tool to digitally undress women has sparked a backlash as well as intervention from the government and regulator....
TGI Fridays closes 16 UK stores, with 456 job losses
The UK restaurant chain’s remaining 33 restaurants will stay open after a rescue deal was reached....
Government sets out plans for north of England rail investment
The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield....
Thousands of Monzo bank customers report app outage
A Monzo spokesperson said it had activated a back-up banking service after identifying issues affecting its app....
World central bank chiefs ‘stand in solidarity’ with US Fed chair Powell
Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed....
Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran
Trump says the new levy is “effective immediately” as anti-government protests in Iran enter a third week....
Former Fed chairs condemn criminal investigation into Jerome Powell
Three former heads of the central bank say the probe seeks to undermine the Fed’s independence and “has no place” in the US....