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UK: The huge risks facing Starmer at Trump meeting
When Sir Keir Starmer visits the White House next Thursday, he will be treading a fine diplomatic line. He will want to maintain his support for President Volodymyr Zelensky and…
UK: Europe must secure Ukraine’s future if US won’t- Retired Army General
European nations may need tooffer reliable security guarantees to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal with Russia if the US will not, the former head of the UK…
UK: Humanoid robot Ameca leaves public ‘gobsmacked’
A human-like robot invented and built in Cornwall, made its first interactions with the public at a festival on Tuesday. Part of the Cornwall Festival of Tech, the sell out…
UK: AI cracks superbug problem in two days that took scientists years
A complex problem that took microbiologists a decade to get to the bottom of has been solved in just two days by a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool. Professor José…
UK: Inflation jumps on food, air fares and school fees
UK inflation jumped sharply in the year to January, driven by rising food prices, air fares and an increase in private school fees. The higher-than-expected jump to 3% from 2.5%…
UK: E-bikes seized as police tackle illegal use
Police have seized seven e-bikes in the first of a series of operations tackling people using them illegally. Operation Forerunner is a response to “significant concerns” from residents about the…
UK: Men charged over £100,000 cryptocurrency fraud
Two have been charged after a 75-year-old man from Aberdeenshire lost more than £100,000 in a cryptocurrency fraud. The matter was reported to police in July and officers from the…
UK: Firms plan job cuts as employment costs rise
Companies are planning to cut jobs or recruit fewer people ahead of rises to National Insurance payments and wages, according to a survey of UK employers. Businesses questioned by the…
UK: PM Keir Starmer backs Zelensky after Trump ‘dictator’ claim
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has expressed support for Volodymyr Zelensky as a “democratically elected leader” after Donald Trump described the Ukrainian president as a “dictator”. Sir Keir spoke to…