12 h. ago Oracle shares tumble as worries swirl over huge spending on data centres

Larry Ellison’s company raises its capital expenditure forecast as it doubles down on AI infrastructure bet

Politics

21 h. ago Google DeepMind to build its first robotic science laboratory in the UK – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsIn the energy sector, Russia’s revenues from exports of crude oil and refined products has fallen to its lowest level since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.The International Energy Agency has reported this morning that Moscow’s sales of fossil fuels fell again in November due to lower export volumes and weaker prices.These brighter prospects extend to our 2026 forecast, which we have upgraded by 90 kb/d, to 860 kb/d y-o-y.“We need to ask who is setting the agenda for the UK’s future with AI.”“In the absence of independent regulation or scrutiny, we’re at the mercy of technology companies’ commercial interests aligning with what the public want.” Continue reading...

Technology

31 h. ago Oracle shares slide as it adds $15bn to data centre spending

Larry Ellison’s company raises its capital expenditure forecast as it doubles down on AI infrastructure bet

Economics

31 h. ago Oracle shares slide on $15bn increase in data centre spending

Larry Ellison’s company raises its capital expenditure forecast as it doubles down on AI infrastructure bet

Economics

8 d. ago I visited the garden centre that spends 3 months transforming into one of UK's best Christmas shops

This incredible garden centre is worth a visit.

Economics

1 week ago Welsh garden centre spends three months transforming into Wales' best Christmas shop where everything is spectacular

A Garden Village just outside Cardiff goes all out for festive fun and you'll come away feeling Christmassy

Economics

1 week ago Get £5 OFF when you spend £25 at Caulders Garden Centres – here’s how

CHRISTMAS is the most TREE-mendous time of the year. And what better way to begin the festive season than a £5 saving when you spend £25 or more at Caulders Garden Centre. Filled with sparkling decorations, beautiful gifting ideas and REAL Christmas Trees - their centres have everything you need to bring some seasonal magic....

Economics

2 w. ago Man Utd players' training ground behaviour speaks volumes about club's £50m investment

Manchester United spent millions on their new training centre and the players are spending an increased amount of time at the facility, which now has a number of benefits

Economics

3 w. ago Council spends £36 million on 'abysmal' revamp of city centre as residents livid

Plymouth City Council unveiled the latest phase of its regeneration of the city, but residents are furious as they argue the council is focusing resources in the wrong place

Economics

3 w. ago Shoppers furious after council spends nearly £40m on 'abysmal' revamp in city centre...including a 'stream' with no water

Last month, Plymouth City Council held an opening ceremony for the latest phase of its regeneration project.

Economics

4 w. ago Man City defender drops transfer hint for next summer over £13m deal

Manchester City centre-back Manuel Akanji is spending this season on loan at Inter Milan and he is ready to make that move permanent.

Economics