California investigates Grok over AI deepfakes
The state attorney general urges xAI to take action over the "shocking" material as Musk denies the allegations.
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Reeves doesn't rule out wider business rates support across hospitality
Chancellor says support for pubs is on its way and leaves the door open for further tweaks to business rates changes
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Shop for small businesses shuts after low sales
The businesses' co-owner says it is because of a lack of sales and high overheads.
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Why the Northern Powerhouse Rail plan will really go ahead this time
Faisal Islam says the Labour argues the difference in its plans this time is that the planning has come first.
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Insurer 1st Central approaches banks about £1bn-plus float
1st Central, a car and home insurer with more than 1.5 million active policies, is in talks with advisers about a potential London flotation.
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No 10 welcomes reports X is addressing Grok deepfakes
The use of the AI tool to digitally undress women has sparked a backlash as well as intervention from the government and regulator.
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X to comply with UK law over Grok deepfakes, Starmer says
The prime minister says he's been told Elon Musk's X is taking steps to make it's in "full compliance with UK law."
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Reeves vows rail plan will go ahead, despite cynicism
The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.
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Former P&O Ferries chief set sail with £622,000 pay package
The former P&O Ferries chief once described as "Britain's most hated boss" saw his pay slide in his final full year in the job - but still earned more than £600,000.
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Rail upgrade 'will actually happen' after delays, Reeves says
The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.
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Saks files for bankruptcy. What went wrong at the luxury retailer?
Saks Global, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, leaving questions about the luxury retailer's future.
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UK secures record supply of offshore wind
The government needs to significantly boost its capacity of offshore wind projects if it is to meet its clean power targets.
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More than 500 pubs tipped to close this year
MPs have warned that recent and upcoming policies could be the final nail in the coffin for many pubs, as the Commons backed an increase in alcohol duty in line with inflation.
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Alarm raised as more than 500 pubs face closure this year
MPs have warned that recent and upcoming policies could be the final nail in the coffin for many pubs, as the Commons backed an increase in alcohol duty in line with inflation.
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US approves sale of Nvidia's advanced H200 chips to China
Nvidia has been caught in a tug-of-war between the US and China as the countries compete for AI dominance.
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Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?
Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.
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Income tax changes and mansion tax on £1m homes in Scottish Budget
Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.
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Monzo bank says issue affecting its mobile app resolved
A Monzo spokesperson said it had activated a back-up banking service after identifying issues affecting its app.
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Lidl to open 19 stores and create up to 640 jobs
The discount retailer says it is also investing about £43m in revamping more than 70 UK shops.
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Trump to lead largest ever US delegation to Davos
President Donald Trump will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos next week as head of the largest ever US delegation to attend the annual meeting, including five cabinet members, and a host of congressional representatives and state governors.
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