2 h. ago BBC News’s chief executive says broadcaster must act as a ‘town square’ for UK

Deborah Turness also said impartial journalism is needed now ‘more than ever’ while speaking at the Royal Television Society Convention in Cambridge.

Politics

2 h. ago Deliveroo founder Will Shu to step down as boss amid DoorDash takeover

Mr Shu said he will step down as chief executive officer once Deliveroo completes its £2.9 billion takeover by rival DoorDash.

Politics

4 h. ago Next boss warns Britain faces a year of 'anaemic' economic growth thanks to 'rising tax burden'

The chief executive of Next has warned Britain faces another year of 'anaemic' economic growth and falling employment.

Economics

4 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council chief set for top job at South Ayrshire Council

Stephen Penman is the new Chief Executive of South Ayrshire Council and will take up the role when leaving his position as Strategy and Engagement chief at North Lanarkshire later this year.

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10 h. ago Eddie Hearn threatens to sue Chris Eubank Jr over ‘sabotage’ claim before Conor Benn rematch

Eubank Jr makes allegations against Matchroom at press conferenceHearn rejects claims and threatens legal action unless boxer apologisesEddie Hearn has threatened to sue Chris Eubank Jr, after the boxer fired the first shots during a press conference ahead of his rematch with Conor Benn by accusing his opponent’s team of dirty tricks and “sabotage”.Eubank Jr, who won their first bout by unanimous decision in April, claimed an ambulance taking him to hospital afterwards was stopped – and appeared to point the finger at Benn’s promoters, Matchroom Boxing. Continue reading...

Events

23 h. ago UK is going to be ‘AI superpower’, says Nvidia boss as he invests £500m

Jensen Huang says UK is ‘too humble’ as he announces equity stake in British cloud computing firm NScaleJensen Huang, the co-founder and chief executive of the US AI chipmaker Nvidia, has predicted “the UK is going to be an AI superpower” as he announced a new £500m investment in a British firm.Huang, who is due to join Donald Trump at Wednesday night’s state banquet with the king, said he was taking an equity stake in NScale, a UK cloud computing company, and predicted it would earn revenues of up to £50bn over the next six years. Continue reading...

Economics

24 h. ago Former sports journalist Stephen Penman becomes South Ayrshire Council's new Chief Executive

Penman will leave his post as Strategy and Engagement boss at North Lanarkshire Council.

Politics

26 h. ago New chief executive appointed to oversee further integration of Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams

Sarah Boyd, who has led Lothian as managing director since 2022, brings extensive leadership experience in the transport sector.

Politics

28 h. ago Trump’s tariffs have hurt tea exports to the US, says Fortnum & Mason boss

Tom Athron says stricter rules on country of origin and end of ‘de minimis’ exemptions are up and sales downThe boss of upmarket retailer Fortnum & Mason has said Donald Trump’s trade war has hit sales of its luxury tea exports to the US and forced up prices.Tom Athron, the London-based retailer’s chief executive, said Trump’s stricter country of origin rules and the end of the “de minimis” cost exemption for parcels worth less than $800 (£587) had hit customers across the Atlantic. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago ChatGPT developing age verification system to identify under

Sam Altman said if there is doubt the system will default to the under-18 experience putting ‘safety ahead of privacy and freedom for teens’OpenAI will restrict how ChatGPT responds to a user it suspects is under 18, unless that user passes the company’s age estimation technology or provides ID, following legal action from the family of a 16-year-old who killed himself in April after months of conversations with the chatbot.OpenAI was prioritising “safety ahead of privacy and freedom for teens”, chief executive Sam Altman said in a blog post on Tuesday, stating “minors need significant protection. Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Hundreds working in hotels and bars are slaves who owe £30,000

They are also working in takeaways and for delivery companies as well as at campsites

Economics

66 h. ago Trial begins for 3 accused of stealing $580,000 hidden in couch at South Africa president's farm

Three people have gone on trial in South Africa after being charged with housebreaking and stealing $580,000 that was hidden in a couch at a game farm owned by President Cyril Ramaphosa

Politics

68 h. ago Welsh cricket clubs forced to pay up to £100k to stop stray balls damaging homes

The chief executive of Cricket Wales told a Senedd committee that planning decisions are threatening the viability and safety of cricket clubs

Economics

3 d. ago Boost your mood with vibrant 'dopamine décor' trends this winter

A survey of 2,000 adults who own their homes revealed that 57 per cent feel their interior design directly influences their mood during the darker seasons

Politics

3 d. ago Homeowners turn to vibrant 'dopamine décor' to combat winter blues

A poll of 2,000 adults with their own place found 57 per cent believe their interiors directly impact their mood during the darker months.

Politics

3 d. ago One in four homeowners turn to 'dopamine décor' to lift spirits before winter

A poll of 2,000 adults with their own place found 57 per cent believe their interiors directly impact their mood during the darker months.

Politics

3 d. ago PHOTO ESSAY: On Greece's Tinos island, families own and lovingly care for 1,000 chapels

A glance in any direction on the Greek island of Tinos reveals at least a dozen chapels, recognizable as tiny houses of worship by their miniature belltowers and simple crosses.

Culture

3 d. ago Mental health waits are damning for John Swinney's SNP Government

In his Daily Record column, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said new figures unearthed by his party show the SNP is letting down patients.

Politics

4 d. ago Vulnerable man wrongly convicted of murder 'will sue the Metropolitan Police'

Vulnerable Oliver Campbell was jailed for life for the fatal shooting of shopkeeper Baldev Hoondle in 1990. Now his legal team is trying to bring a civil claim against the police for using his condition to “badger and bully”

Events

5 d. ago Motherwell woman appointed CEO of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

A Motherwell woman has been appointed the new chief executive officer of the UK’s only multi-disciplinary Royal College.

Politics