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Wimbledon’s AI Technology Faces Criticism from Tennis Players

This year marks Wimbledon’s first time replacing human line judges with an electronic line calling system (ELC), stirring mixed reactions among players. The prestigious tournament, still underway, has drawn criticism…

Ban Imminent on Non-Disclosure Agreements Silencing Workers

The government has announced a ban on employers using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to prevent victims of workplace sexual misconduct or discrimination from speaking out. An amendment to the Employment Rights…

Chinese Car Brands Gain Traction in UK Market

New industry figures reveal that one in ten cars sold in the UK during June were manufactured by Chinese brands, marking a significant rise in market presence. Emerging Chinese manufacturers…

EU Affirms Commitment to Roll Out AI Legislation on Schedule

The European Union has affirmed it will stick to its timeline for implementing its landmark AI legislation despite a coordinated push by over a hundred technology companies seeking to delay…

Bank of England to Redesign Banknotes and Invites Public Input

The Bank of England is preparing to redesign its banknotes, marking the first significant update in more than five decades. Since 1970, notable historical figures like Sir Winston Churchill, featured…

Germany Urges Apple and Google to Block DeepSeek Amid Growing European Scrutiny

Germany’s data protection authority in Berlin announced Friday that DeepSeek’s app unlawfully sends user data to China, urging Google and Apple to consider blocking the AI service from their app…

Commitment Made to Shield UK Firms from Low-Cost Imports

The UK government has revealed a new trade plan aimed at boosting exports and protecting domestic firms amid growing uncertainty caused by US tariffs. The strategy focuses on removing barriers…

Google May Be Required to Link Users to Rival Search Platforms in the UK

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering requiring Google to give consumers more choice over which online search services they use, under a new digital markets law aimed…

UK May Mandate Google to Offer Alternative Search Options and Fairer Rankings

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced Tuesday it is considering designating Google with “strategic market status” under a new digital markets competition regime. This designation could require Google…

Amazon Plans £40 Billion Investment in the UK Over Next Three Years

Amazon revealed plans to invest £40 billion ($54 billion) in the UK over the next three years. This funding will go toward building four new fulfillment centers, upgrading existing facilities,…

Putin Declares ‘The Whole of Ukraine Is Ours’

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on June 20 that the entirety of Ukraine belongs to Russia. His statement comes despite Russian forces controlling…

Switzerland Enters Era of Zero Interest Rates

On Thursday, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) reduced its interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the key rate to zero percent. This move has intensified concerns about a possible…

Chocolate Prices Surge Amid UK Inflation at Highest Level in Over a Year

Chocolate prices in the UK increased at the fastest pace on record in May, contributing to an overall rise in food costs, official figures reveal. The main inflation rate remained…

Google Expected to Lose Appeal Against Record $4.7 Billion EU Fine

Google experienced a setback Thursday when Juliane Kokott, advocate general at the European Court of Justice (ECJ), recommended dismissing the company’s appeal against a record €4.1 billion ($4.7 billion) antitrust…

Zelenskyy Plans to Discuss Ukraine Weapons Purchase with Trump at G7 Summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to urge President Donald Trump to approve additional arms purchases from the United States during their meeting at the G7 summit in Canada this week.…

European Satellites Create Artificial Eclipse in Space to Study Sun’s Corona

On June 16, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced that two satellites successfully created an “artificial total solar eclipse” in space. This breakthrough will provide scientists with detailed data to…

Buying Nothing’s New Flagship Is About to Get Much Easier in the US

British tech brand Nothing has made waves with uniquely designed Android smartphones offered at affordable prices. Now, the company is making it much easier for American consumers to get their…

Reeves won’t dismiss possibility of tax hikes following economic contraction

The UK economy contracted by 0.3% in April, marking its worst performance in a year and a half. This decline came amid rising taxes for businesses, higher household bills, and…

Uber accelerates driverless taxi trials in the UK

Uber announced plans to trial robotaxis—autonomous vehicles without a human safety driver—in London next spring. The company will collaborate with UK-based AI specialist Wayve, which has been testing its driverless…

Qualcomm to buy semiconductor company Alphawave Semi for $2.4 billion

Qualcomm announced plans to acquire Alphawave Semi, a UK-based semiconductor company specializing in high-speed data center connectivity, in a deal valued at approximately $2.4 billion. The acquisition is part of…