AI code of conduct ‘always doomed to fail’ say UK lawyers as guidance shelved February 5, 2024 City lawyers have said a voluntary code of conduct for artificial intelligence (AI) was "always doomed to fail".
Starmer’s prawn cocktail offensive is just that: palatable but lacking substance February 5, 2024 Labour’s plan to boost business is hard to oppose, but only because it has nothing to say, writes Eliot Wilson.
Minister insists military is ‘ready’ after report warns UK too weak for war with Russia February 4, 2024 A government minister has insisted the UK’s military services “are ready to be there” after a report claimed Britain was too weak to conduct a war with Russia.
Minister to discuss handing Post Office ownership to workers February 4, 2024 The Post Office minister is set to discuss the possibility of moving to a new ownership structure at a meeting with workers.
Labour considers watering down plans for a private equity tax raid February 4, 2024 Labour could be preparing to water down plans for a private equity tax raid over fears it could put off potential investors.
Spring Budget 2024: Tourist tax under review ahead of next week’s statement February 4, 2024 The so-called ‘tourist tax’ is under review ahead of the Spring Budget, according to reports, indicating the Treasury could ditch the policy.
Stop Red Sea attacks, foreign secretary tells Houthis after latest UK-US air strikes February 4, 2024 The Foreign Secretary has implored the Houthis to stop their “reckless” attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea following the latest UK-US air strikes.
Search for Clapham chemical attacker enters third day February 3, 2024 Wednesday's attack happened on Lessar Avenue, a few minutes walk from Clapham South Tube station
City Trump fan lawyer selected for Tory safe seat in Surrey February 2, 2024 An associate at the London office of US law firm White and Case has been selected as the Conservative candidate for Epsom and Ewell. Mhairi Fraser will represent the Tory party as a prospective parliamentary candidate in the next general election. She will stand in one of the strongest Conservative areas in the country as [...]
YouGov: Pollsters expect revenue ‘will be strong’ as UK and US elections loom February 2, 2024 The market research and pollster firm, YouGov, stated in its half-year update that it is “confident in achieving full year expectations”. Despite the challenging macro-economic environment, YouGov said it has seen resilient performance during the period as it continues to see sales momentum in the technology sector. However, the business noted there are some “other [...]
