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Starmer says he's been told X will comply with UK law over Grok deepfakes

Business 2026-01-14 22:00
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."
Starmer says he's been told X will comply with UK law over Grok deepfakes

Chancellor 'particularly concerned' about pub business rates

Business 2026-01-14 20:00
Chancellor hints there will not be more support for other hospitality businesses to soften the impact of rate rises.
Chancellor 'particularly concerned' about pub business rates

UK secures record supply of offshore wind projects

Business 2026-01-14 16:00
The government needs to significantly boost its capacity of offshore wind projects if it is to meet its clean power targets.
UK secures record supply of offshore wind projects

China announces record trade surplus despite Trump tariffs

Business 2026-01-14 16:00
Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at $1.19tn as China diversified its trade.
China announces record trade surplus despite Trump tariffs

US approves sale of Nvidia's advanced H200 chips to China

Business 2026-01-14 10:00
Nvidia has been caught in a tug-of-war between the US and China as the countries compete for AI dominance.
US approves sale of Nvidia's advanced H200 chips to China

Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?

Business 2026-01-14 09:00
Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.
Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?

Income tax changes and mansion tax on £1m homes in Scottish Budget

Business 2026-01-14 07:00
Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.
Income tax changes and mansion tax on £1m homes in Scottish Budget

Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK

Business 2026-01-14 07:00
There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.
Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK

Government sets out plans for north of England rail investment

Business 2026-01-14 07:00
The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.
Government sets out plans for north of England rail investment

Monzo bank says issue affecting its mobile app resolved

Business 2026-01-14 02:00
A Monzo spokesperson said it had activated a back-up banking service after identifying issues affecting its app.
Monzo bank says issue affecting its mobile app resolved