US–UK momentum and fresh American capital give Britain a another shot at establishing AI leadership. The job now is execution: choose a stack lane, make services AI-first, attract global talent, …
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London is still home to the best tech founders in the world
London may be criticised for “losing its edge” to Paris or Stockholm, but the reality we see every day is the opposite. London still attracts the best founder talent in …
Over half of firms would stop hiring if Reeves hikes taxes, survey finds
More than half of businesses would cut staff or stop hiring if taxes are hiked at this year’s Budget, a leading survey of accountants has found, a fresh warning that …
Cautious Brits plan to cut spending ahead of Golden Quarter
Nearly three quarters of Brits plan to cut spending for the rest of 2025 as consumers continue to prioritise saving over splashing out. While consumer sentiment has remained flat at …
On this day in 1814: The London Beer Flood
On this day in 1814, the perils of drink would show themselves in an unexpected but deadly way with the London Beer Flood, writes Eliot Wilson At the beginning of …
Local councils are standing in the way of regenerating our high streets
Local councils make running a business in Britain a bureaucratic nightmare, says Preston Benson I moved here from the United States over 20 years ago, became a British citizen along …
Doctor Who maker warns its ‘future is by no means certain’
The production company behind Doctor Who has warned its “future is by no means certain” in Wales as it marks ten years in business. Bad Wolf has said declining US …
Bugonia review: Emma Stone denies being an alien
Since his 2015 breakthrough The Lobster, Yorgos Lanthimos has become one of Hollywood’s stranger indie darlings, known for injecting macabre tales with the adrenaline shot of star power, often in …
Labour delays decision on China’s mega embassy application
A decision on China’s new mega embassy next to the Tower of London has been delayed to December amid growing concerns that China is interfering with British democracy by spying …
European stadiums to bid for South Africa rugby Test vs New Zealand
Top European stadiums are set to battle it out to host a special rugby Test match between New Zealand and South Africa. The All Blacks and Springboks have announced a …