25 h. ago World's most advanced humanoid robot gives chilling response when asked if it's going to take our jobs

At Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona this week, MailOnline spoke with Ameca the bot, made by British firm Engineered Arts.

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30 h. ago Some British firms ‘stuck in neutral’ over AI, says Microsoft UK boss

Survey of bosses and staff finds that more than half of executives feel their organisation has no official AI planSome companies are “stuck in neutral” in their approach to artificial intelligence, according to Microsoft’s UK boss, who said a significant number of private and public sector organisations lack any formal AI strategy.A Microsoft survey of nearly 1,500 UK senior leaders across public and private sectors, as well as 1,440 employees, found that more than half of executives feel their organisation has no official AI plan. Roughly the same proportion report a growing gap in productivity – a measure of economic efficiency – between employees who use AI and those who do not. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago BBC Towards Zero star Mimi Keene's life from soap stint to Sex Education fame

Mimi Keene has become a firm favourite on British TV, having starred in EastEnders and Sex Education. Here's everything you need to know about the talented star.

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3 d. ago MH370 experts issue 'catastrophic' warning as search for missing airliner under way

Last week Malaysia's Transport Minister confirmed a private British firm was again searching for MH370, with the new search area covering 1500 kilometres of ocean, west of Perth, Australia

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4 d. ago Shield British defence firms from US raiders, top brass sound a warning

Fears over the sale of some of Britain's leading defence firms to US private equity barons have surfaced as defence giant Chemring is being targeted.

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7 d. ago British firms not swayed by US push to scrap diversity goals, says minister

Labour MP Justin Madders said UK firms had their ‘own approach’ to equality, amid pressure from the American government to scale back initiatives.

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8 d. ago The £55million hunt for MH370: British firm sends the 'most technically advanced ship of its kind' to 'underlooked' Indian Ocean region after Malaysia offered huge reward for discovering missing jet

Ocean Infinity was reportedly offered a £55million fee by the Malaysian government to locate the aircraft, which vanished in March 2014 with 239 people on board.

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9 d. ago King Charles pulls pints at charming Staffordshire brewery after marking British construction firm JCB's 80th birthday with a special visit

Charles, 76, appeared in good spirits as he arrived in Uttoxeter on Monday to celebrate the milestone anniversary of the machine construction company before popping in to a local brewery later in the day.

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1 week ago 'I went undercover at UK's Turkey cosmetic surgery expo and what I found shocked me'

The Mirror went undercover at a major health tourism event and found several Turkish firms with chequered pasts offering deals to prospective British clients

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1 week ago Patients' fury as Turkish hospitals with links to fatal botched ops sell cosmetic surgery in UK

The Mirror went undercover at a major health tourism event and found several Turkish firms with chequered pasts offering deals to prospective British clients

Science

2 w. ago Under pressure British oil firm's finance boss quits after CV blunder

The chief financial officer of under pressure oilfield services firm Wood Group has resigned after admitting to providing an incorrect description of his qualifications.

Economics

2 w. ago British firms among companies to have exported aircraft parts that reached Russia

Data shows aircraft parts from more than 100 western companies reached Russian aviation industry via IndiaBritish firms are among more than 100 western companies, including the aerospace giant Boeing, which have exported aircraft parts to India that reached Russia, according to customs data.Analysis suggests products worth more than $50m have passed through intermediaries in India to Russian airlines and other entities over a 21-month period up to September 2024. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago British firms among those that exported aircraft parts which reached Russia

Boeing one of more than 100 companies whose products reached Russian aviation industry via intermediaries in IndiaBritish firms are among more than 100 western companies, including the aerospace giant Boeing, which have exported aircraft parts to India that reached Russia, according to customs data.Analysis suggests products worth more than $50m have passed through intermediaries in India to Russian airlines and other entities over a 21-month period up to September 2024. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago European defence stocks rise by €18bn to record high ahead of Ukraine peace talks – business live

Shares in BAE Systems, Rheinmetall and Saab soar, as Keir Starmer offers to put British ‘boots on the ground’ in UkraineUK firms mull biggest layoffs in a decade as business confidence slumpsHere’s Bloomberg on the jump in Rheinmetall’s share price this morning:Rheinmetall AG’s shares surged the most in more than two years as European officials contemplate a major new package to increase defense spending and support for Ukraine.The German manufacturer’s stock rose as much as 11% in Frankfurt. The shares have more than doubled over the past year as military orders increased, especially from Germany. If Europe moves to increase spending further, it could push Rheinmetall to accelerate plans to increase its production capacity. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago European defence stocks soar by £10bn ahead of Ukraine peace talks – business live

Shares in BAE Systems, Rheinmetall and Saab soar, as Keir Starmer offers to put British ‘boots on the ground’ in UkraineUK firms mull biggest layoffs in a decade as business confidence slumpsHere’s Bloomberg on the jump in Rheinmetall’s share price this morning:Rheinmetall AG’s shares surged the most in more than two years as European officials contemplate a major new package to increase defense spending and support for Ukraine.The German manufacturer’s stock rose as much as 11% in Frankfurt. The shares have more than doubled over the past year as military orders increased, especially from Germany. If Europe moves to increase spending further, it could push Rheinmetall to accelerate plans to increase its production capacity. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago European defence stocks surge to record high; UK economy ‘quite static’, says Bank of England’s Bailey – business live

Shares in BAE Systems, Rheinmetall and Saab soar, as Keir Starmer offers to put British ‘boots on the ground’ in UkraineUK firms mull biggest layoffs in a decade as business confidence slumpsHere’s Bloomberg on the jump in Rheinmetall’s share price this morning:Rheinmetall AG’s shares surged the most in more than two years as European officials contemplate a major new package to increase defense spending and support for Ukraine.The German manufacturer’s stock rose as much as 11% in Frankfurt. The shares have more than doubled over the past year as military orders increased, especially from Germany. If Europe moves to increase spending further, it could push Rheinmetall to accelerate plans to increase its production capacity. Continue reading...

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