A yellow warning for thunderstorms in southern England, East Anglia, and the Midlands was issued by the Met Office on Tuesday. Additionally, they warned of potential flooding in England. Numerous individuals stuck in the flooding contacted the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service through multiple phone calls. There is video evidence of significant road closures and disruptions. In...
Tampa, Florida. — regulators have only cleared Viasat’s plan to buy London-based Inmarsat in the U.S.The company received unconditional approval from the U.K. and is now expanding to the U.S. and Europe. On May 9, the competition watchdog of the U.K. stated that even though the two satellite operators offer similar services, including in-flight Wi-Fi, their merger will still have to compete with...
The Prime Minister and Technology Secretary have announced £100 million to begin delivery of the Government’s significant ambitions for the UK’s capacity in safe and reliable foundation models. Building on the success of the Covid-19 Vaccine Taskforce, the task force will develop the safe and reliable use of this critical artificial intelligence (AI) across the economy and ensure that The UK is...
We watched BBC One’s 2023 Eurovision Song Contest broadcast in Liverpool with slightly over 2 million viewers. The 67th Eurovision Song Contest kicked off last night with the first of a series of shows of the competition for the BBC. Eurovision Welcomes the World was broadcast from 18:30 to 19:30 on BBC One and featured highlights from the Turquoise Carpet and National Lottery Welcome Show on...
A motorist stopped by police had been working without consent for 50 years.Officers were stunned when they tugged over the 69-year-old in Derbyshire and discovered he had driven five decagons without a permit.Police said on Saturday that the man passed an operation test, even though he had been backing the wheel since he was a teenager.The force said he was finally grabbed out after so long...
Angry homeowners have struck out at a housing creator after finding a catalogue of issues with their new build properties.Andy Toulson said he had found problems after difficulty with a new townhouse he acquired in Castleford, West Yorkshire, and is fighting to get originator Avant Homes to treat them.He branded the case a “joke”, saying the many matters had destroyed his and his partner’s dream...
The UK government risks a clash with WhatsApp that could see the messaging app disappear from Britain, ministers have warned, as options for an amicable resolution are quickly running out. The Online Safety Bill is a comprehensive piece of legislation that will heavily impact various aspects of online life in Britain and is the focal point of the current dispute. More than four years in the...
Investors say a flood of gilt sales is pushing the cost of U.K. government borrowing, as markets are asked to absorb a record amount of bonds unless the Bank of England increases supply. Over the past 18 months, bond yields have increased in most major economies due to rising inflation, resulting in numerous aggressive interest rate hikes and a price decline. But they remain stubbornly high in...
Rail Online, the international rail ticketing platform, launched in the U.K. today (4 May 2023). Rail Online claims to be a consumer advocate, providing fair ticket prices for British passengers that match those of carriers. They also offer instant refunds for e-tickets and, notably, do not charge any booking fees. Rail Online, established in 2019 by Australian tourism and transport specialist...
The UK and US are taking action to advance the development of more robust artificial intelligence technology. The UK competition watchdog has initiated a review of the sector, while the White House has advised technology companies that they bear a primary responsibility to create safer products. Regulators feel more pressure to take action regarding the rise of AI-powered language generators like...