AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president

His comments put him at odds with President Donald Trump, who said the sector should regulate itself so US firms don't lose out to Chinese rivals. But Smith said: "Right now, your washing machine is subject to more…

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King’s favourite interior designer hits back at investor pressure

The historic wallpaper maker holds a Royal Warrant and earlier this year hosted King Charles at its new headquarters, but the investor claims new leadership is needed to kick off a “sustained period of change”.…

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Live a little: how to cash in on the “experience economy”

It promises highly curated, in-person experiences offering the sense of community and direct physical engagement with the world that has been stripped from the daily rhythms of life. It is a truism that people's lives…

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UK van drivers face extra £2.5bn in diesel costs this year, figures show

The owners of diesel vans and pickups can expect to collectively spend almost £8.5bn at the pump this year, according to analysis for the Guardian, after diesel prices climbed to record highs due to a global fuel…

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The Gulf has entered a new era of instability. If its leaders think they can rely on old alliances, they are wrong | Nesrine Malik

At the time of writing, the missile strike on King Khalid international airport has killed at least 13 people and left 300 injured, marking a significant turn in a regional conflagration that is only getting more…

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It's time to buy the fallen market darling Judges Scientific

Over the years from March 2004 to March 2024, the shares rose 10,300%, compared with a return of just 160% for the FTSE All-Share excluding dividends. But since reaching an all-time high in 2024, the shares have lost…

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Why some have no choice but to pay costly oil prices

The vast majority of those people live in rural locations. The heating oil market is unregulated, unlike gas and electricity, so any changes in the global price quickly gets passed on to customers . Tensions in the…

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FTSE 100 Live: Stocks gain; oil ‘stubborn’ despite Trump’s Russian diesel deal

The UK’s blue-chip index is set to make gains on Monday morning, picking up where Friday’s rally left off. Oil prices fell in early trading, as Brent crude – the international benchmark for oil – dipped below $104 per…

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Documents falsified to evade tax on Abramovich's wealth, BBC finds

Accounts signed off by Deloitte in Cyprus meant assets such as superyachts, mansions and private jets worth $672m (£508m) vanished from Abramovich's company accounts. Deloitte also appears to have advised on a scheme to…

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Roman Abramovich aides falsified paperwork to disguise assets and dodge tax, records suggest

New analysis of leaked corporate records uncovers what appears to have been a long-running and carefully orchestrated strategy of backdating documents. The Russian billionaire's closest aide, London-based Eugene…

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