11+ hour, 59+ min ago   (588+ words) Angela Rayner said she was pleased AI companies are “talking about the threats as well as the opportunities” after Elon Musk and Sam Altman backed a call for the industry to slow down development. It comes after Anthropic boss Dario…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (387+ words) Oil prices have risen above 100 dollars a barrel for the first time since July after the latest round of strikes in the Iran war. US officials said on Tuesday night that multiple Iranian oil tankers had been struck in response…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (340+ words) The Bank of England has no “secret plan” to unconditionally increase interest rates, the governor of the central bank has said. Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank of England, told MPs at Parliament’s Treasury Committee there are still “upside” risks…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (321+ words) Small business lender Funding Circle has revealed plans for its boss of more than four years to step down by next September as it upped its annual profit outlook. The group said Lisa Jacobs is set to leave “no later…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (265+ words) BENARTY Community Shop raised more than £1,300 for Breast Cancer Now after bringing members of the local community together for delicious treats, fun and fundraising. The afternoon tea was organised by event coordinator and assistant manager, Ashley Nimmo, with help from…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (338+ words) Stormont’s Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister is set to learn the latest estimated cost of fixing environmental damage at the illegal dumping site at Mobuoy in the coming weeks. Two men were jailed last year for their roles in…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (355+ words) Traditional 20-week pregnancy scans will be transformed into 3D-printed models for parents and grandparents with sight loss as part of a new pilot scheme. The initiative by Guide Dogs will give those who cannot see ultrasound screens or print-offs the…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago   (1198+ words) GENERALLY, if you are going to take your first win of the season, saving it for the Scottish Championship isn't a bad idea at all - and that's exactly what Shaz Law did in the Prostock Basics on Saturday night at…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (663+ words) The pandemic experience of thousands of Scottish workers has been documented in a new publication by the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry, which reveals stark differences in how workers say they were treated and protected. Voices from Businesses and Individuals draws on…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (565+ words) Kemi Badenoch has appointed Alex Burghart as deputy leader of the Conservative Party as part of a reshuffle of her top team that saw Sir Mel Stride sacked as shadow chancellor. The Conservative leader carried out most of the shake-up…...