15 h. ago Trump administration issues demands on Harvard as conditions for billions in federal money

Some alumni want Harvard to resist Trump administration demands the university must meet to receive $9 billion in federal grants and contracts being threatened during an investigation into campus antisemitism

Politics

25 h. ago Furious Macron tells European firms to freeze billions in US investments

The bloc has already responded fiercely to the US President's decision to impose a 20 per cent tariff on all EU goods sold to the US.

Economics

5 d. ago Aston Martin to sell F1 team stake as billionaire Stroll invests more cash

Aston Martin said the two deals are expected to improve the group’s liquidity by more than £125 million.

Economics

5 d. ago More than 1,000 flood schemes to be built or repaired across England

The projects comes as part of the Government’s £2.65 billion investment to protect homes and businesses from flooding.

Events

1 week ago Fintech can be a powerhouse helping to drive the UK's economic growth

The UK attracted $3.6 billion in fintech investment in 2024 and now accounts for over 11% of global investment in the sector

Economics

1 week ago Reid Hoffman: ‘Start using AI deeply. It is a huge intelligence amplifier’

The co-founder of LinkedIn and Democrat donor remains confident that AI can be good for all of us – if its introduction is handled in the right wayReid Hoffman is a prominent Silicon Valley billionaire entrepreneur and investor known for co-founding the professional social networking site LinkedIn, now owned by Microsoft. He’s also staunchly anti-Trump. The longtime Democrat donor threw his support behind Kamala Harris in the race for the White House. Hoffman spoke to the Observer about technology in the new political milieu and his new book about our future with artificial intelligence, Superagency. The book, while not ignoring the problems that AI might cause, argues that the technology is poised to give us cognitive superpowers that will increase our individual and collective human agency, creating a state of widespread empowerment for society.You have a vested interest in being positive about AI, including a company focused on conversational AI for business, Inflection AI. Why s...

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2 w. ago Lloyd's of London deliver "outstanding" profits of £9.6 billion despite disasters

Lloyd’s made up of an underwriting profit of £5.3 billion and an investment return of £4.9 billion boosted by higher interest rates.

Economics

2 w. ago Chancellor tells National Wealth Fund to back ‘higher risk’ projects

Rachel Reeves said she hopes the wealth fund, which was set up last year, will unlock £70 billion in private investment in the UK.

Economics

2 w. ago Realistic to expect billions of investment in Grangemouth future, says Swinney

The First Minister said he is ‘confident’ public and private money can create new jobs.

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2 w. ago German MPs approve €500bn spending boost to counter ‘Putin’s war of aggression’

Historic levels of spending on military and infrastructure secured in Bundestag with last-minute backing of GreensGermany’s parliament has voted in favour of unleashing historic levels of spending to boost the military of Europe’s biggest economy and inject its infrastructure with investments worth hundreds of billions of euros.The conservatives of Friedrich Merz and the Social Democrats (SPD), who are likely to form a new coalition following last month’s election, led the drive for the creation of a €500bn fund and relaxation of its constitutionally protected debt rules. They secured the last-minute backing of the Greens, which was needed to push the plans through the outgoing parliament. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Democrats demand investigation into Musk over possible criminal corruption

Leading figures urge Pam Bondi to examine ‘Mr Musk’s activities at the FAA’ amid conflict-of-interest concernsNever miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key stories in real timeLeading Democrats on Monday demanded an investigation of possible criminal corruption involving Elon Musk, the tech billionaire and world’s richest man tasked by Donald Trump with slashing the federal government.The investigation should involve “the Federal Aviation Administration’s decision to cancel a $2.4bn contract with Verizon to upgrade air traffic control communications, and to pay Musk’s Starlink to help manage US airspace”, senators Chris Van Hollen, Richard Blumenthal and Elizabeth Warren wrote to Pam Bondi, the attorney general, and Mitch Behm, acting inspector general of the transportation department. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council announce £1.7 billion investment to transform local communities

Councillor Jim Logue, Leader of North Lanarkshire Council, hailed the investment as a “transformational step” in delivering a modern and thriving future for the area.

Economics

3 w. ago How Elon Musk weaponised X against Ukraine’s president Zelensky

Once hailed as a key supporter of Ukraine in its fight against Russia, Elon Musk’s relationship with Kyiv has soured, Jabed Ahmed and Alicja Hagopian investigate how the billionaire has used his social media platform to criticise Zelensky and amplify misinformation

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3 w. ago News | Mipim 2025: Mayor of London calling with £22 billion of investment opportunities

News | Mipim 2025: Mayor of London calling with £22 billion of investment opportunities  CoStar Group

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3 w. ago London unveils £27 billion growth plan with India as top investment partner

London unveils £27 billion growth plan with India as top investment partner  The Times of India

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