AI will cure cancer in our lifetime, claims boss of UK chip giant
The boss of the biggest UK-headquartered tech firm has said that artificial intelligence will find a cure for cancer that humans cannot in our lifetimes.
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'JLR job cuts a cause for uncertainty and worry'
News that Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) was to cut 4,000 jobs was a cause for uncertainty and stress for company workers and those in the wider supply chain, experts have said.
Brent advances toward $100/bbl after Iran threat to Gulf energy infrastructure
Crude oil is creeping back toward the psychological $100-a-barrel mark, and the reason is hard to miss: Iran. The latest oil price surge tied to Iran’s threats against Gulf energy infrastructure accelerated this week af…
'Tirana teeth': Albania hopes to be the new Turkey for dental work
Anthony Hook is sitting in a dentist's chair, grinning toothily into a handheld mirror. He has been asked to pose for photos showing off his new smile â and he is only too happy to oblige.
A Record US-China Yield Gap?
China is turning seeds into a strategic frontier — balancing domestic food security needs with global ambitions in agricultural supply chains, biotech dominance and the geopolitics of food production. Researcher Genevie…
Scammers demand ransoms from Instagram users over fake copyright claims
Instagram creators say they have lost thousands of pounds after their accounts were suspended or taken down due to fake copyright claims.
The firms turning recruitment into X Factor-style competitions
Yumi Liberman was up on stage in front of a panel of judges and an audience of 300 people, and she had to perform.
China exports surge 25% in August, trade surplus widens
China's overseas shipments picked up momentum in August, continuing to serve as a crucial pillar for an economy contending with weak home demand and global trade uncertainties. Customs figures issued on Tuesday showed e…
Canada braces for prolonged trade war as counter-tariffs on US take effect
Canada's retaliatory tariffs on a range of US goods came into effect on Tuesday, with no sign of a trade deal on the horizon.
Japan Q2 GDP growth revised higher, supporting case for BOJ rate hike
TL;DR: Strong Japanese GDP and wage data have pushed a September BoJ hike to near-certainty, and while AUD/JPY and NZD/JPY are both falling on Yen strength, the underlying stories differ — Australia’s hawkish RBA narrat…
Trump threatens to stop sale of Canadian Bombardier jets in US
President Donald Trump has warned Canadian aircraft company Bombardier that it can no longer sell in the US unless it moves its manufacturing there.
AI cancer cures slowed by chip shortage, says UK's biggest tech boss
The boss of the biggest UK-headquartered tech firm has said that artifical intelligence will find a cure for cancer that humans cannot in our lifetimes.
'I performed on stage to get my first job' - the firms turning recruitment into competitions
Yumi Liberman was up on stage in front of a panel of judges and an audience of 300 people, and she had to perform.
Next wins key appeal to overturn £30m equal pay ruling
Next has won an appeal allowing it to keep paying warehouse workers a higher hourly rate than shop floor staff in a long running battle over equal pay.
Spain shares lower at close of trade; IBEX 35 down 0.14%
Spanish equities ended Monday lower as weakness across technology, telecommunications, consumer services and consumer goods stocks pulled the market down. The IBEX 35 fell 0.14% at the close, extending the cautious mood…
Why Jaguar Land Rover has decided change is needed
Jaguar Land Rover's decision to shed 4,000 jobs comes after the carmaker has travelled down a very rough road.
Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 jobs over next two years
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is to cut 4,000 jobs as the carmaker struggles with Chinese competition, US tariffs, and the transition to electric vehicles.
Eurozone economy grows by 0.6% quarter-on-quarter in second quarter - Eurostat
Thursday morning will hand the European Central Bank something it has been waiting months for: a first look at how the eurozone economy actually performed during the April-to-June quarter, when the oil shock was at its …
September Trading Outlook 2026: The Warning Traders Shouldn’t Ignore
US job creation has stalled and, despite the curbs on migration, unemployment is rising. Tariffs are pushing up the cost of imports. And Donald Trump is at war with the governor of his own central bank and wants him out.
Hormuz Goes Tanker for Tanker as Iran Releases Footage of Ship Attacks
The US military launched a new round of strikes on Iranian targets on Sunday night, local time, marking the ninth straight night of American attacks on Iran.
Probe begins into why cargo plane overran Miami runway
Officials are investigating what caused an Amazon cargo plane to overshoot the runway after landing at Miami International Airport in a deadly incident on Sunday.
China to pump $54bn into state banks and insurers to boost economy
China is pumping tens of billions of dollars into eight state-owned banks and insurance companies to help shore up the country's financial system and boost its slowing economy.
India’s Top Stock Picks Across Key Sectors, According to Jefferies
Brokerage firm Jefferies has made changes to its "top buy ideas" within its 251 stock coverage. In its latest note on Wednesday, June 10, Jefferies highlights 24 "buy" ideas and eight "underperform" ideas, compared to 2…
More funding needed to boost construction jobs for young people, housing boss says
A long-term plan and additional funding is needed to create more placements for young people within the construction industry, according to one housing association boss.