And they’re off: Royal Ascot racegoers put on a patriotic show as iconic horse racing meet gets underway
Lyft bets black cabs and robotaxis can share London’s streets Transport & Infrastructure Lyft is preparing to bring Chinese robotaxis to London and believes autonomous vehicles will grow the capital’s transport market rather than replace its drivers. The Uber rival has claimed the arrival of self-driving vehicles would create a “hybrid network” of robotaxis and human drivers, as the American mobility giant expands its presence across Britain through [...]
Adobe and LinkedIn target AI skills gap in marketing roles Tech Adobe and LinkedIn have launched a new AI training programme for marketers as businesses accelerate their adoption of AI and demand for AI-skilled workers surges. Together, the firms are rolling out a free programme through LinkedIn Learning, Fortune reported, offering role-specific courses covering digital marketing, content creation, social media, communications, data and analytics. The launch [...]
Apple and Google face age-check showdown as Starmer’s social media ban widens Tech Apple and Google could be forced to carry out age checks on millions of British users under plans being considered by ministers, as Sir Keir Starmer presses ahead with a landmark ban on social media for under-16s. The Prime Minister unveiled the crackdown on Monday, confirming that children will be barred from platforms including TikTok, [...]
Trump to reject UK plea over Anthropic ban as AI ‘kill switch’ fears grow June 16, 2026 The White House is poised to reject Keir Starmer’s attempt to restore British access to Anthropic’s most advanced AI models, in a move that has exposed how dependent the UK has become on a handful of American Big Techs. Downing Street has spent recent days lobbying Washington for an exemption after the Trump administration blocked [...]
Fuse boss attacks planning rules as a ‘self-imposed bottleneck for growth’ June 16, 2026 Alan Chang believes Britain’s energy crisis is largely self-inflicted. The founder of Fuse Energy, the $5bn (£3.72bn) energy supplier and infrastructure developer, argues that the UK already has the ingredients needed to drive investment in the sector. What it lacks, he says, is a planning system capable of turning that potential into projects. “There is [...]
Tiktok falls under ban just as brands ramp up ad spend June 16, 2026 Tiktok’s UK ad business has been growing 40 per cent year on year, with brands increasing spending ahead of what the firm expected to be its biggest trading period on record. But that momentum now faces a test after Keir Starmer confirmed plans to plan under-16s from accessing the platform. The social media giant, which [...]
BBC News faces hundreds of job cuts in major downsizing drive June 15, 2026 The BBC is expected to announce hundreds of job cuts across its core news division next week, as the broadcaster begins a sweeping cost-cutting programme ahead of crunch talks with ministers over its future funding. The corporation’s news operation is set to be the first part of the BBC to reveal detailed redundancy plans, according [...]
VPN demand rockets as UK prepares for under-16 social media ban June 15, 2026 Searches for VPNs jumped 165 per cent overnight after the government confirmed plans to ban under-16s from social media, fuelling demand for digital workarounds. The rush came within hours of Keir Starmer unveiling one of the world’s toughest online safety regimes, which will block social media platforms from offering services to under-16s and introduce wider [...]
‘Protecting children is right’: Starmer takes on Big Tech with social media ban for under-16s June 15, 2026 Keir Starmer has announced a ban on social media for under-16s, arguing that platforms are harming children’s wellbeing and fuelling a generation of unhealthy online habits. The Prime Minister said social media was making children “unhappy”, making it easier for bullies to harass and abuse young people and potentially damaging their mental health. Speaking at [...]
Late payments costing UK economy £11bn as SMEs struggle to invest June 15, 2026 Late payments are costing the UK economy an estimated £11bn a year and leaving small businesses (SMEs) waiting almost a month to be paid, amid growing concerns over blocked cashflow across the economy. Research from Sage shared with CityAM found that 49 per cent of SME invoices are paid late, with businesses waiting an [...]
