- BBC
State pension likely to top £13,000 a year as UK wage growth slows to 3.9%
The rise has reignited the debate about the state pension's long-term affordability and generational fairness.
- BBC
Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards
The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory.
- BBC
I got paid $5,000 to move to a place I'd never heard of
Relocation schemes offer support for people who want to swap big cities for a cheaper, quieter life.
- BBC
AI 'kill switch' may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder tells BBC
US President Donald Trump dismisses calls to slow the development of AI, saying that claims of it "taking over the World" are a "HOAX".
- BBC
Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age
New rules introduced on Tuesday mean establishments will be able to accept digital ID apps alongside physical documents.
- Guardian
UK retirees with no other income will not pay tax on new £13,000 state pension, No 10 says
Average wages rose by 3.9% in three months to July, signalling pensioners will receive uplift of same percentage in 2027 under triple lock The government has promised retirees they will be excluded from paying tax on the
- Guardian
Scrap windfall tax on oil and gas firms early, North Sea industry urges
Labour should replace levy in 2027 rather than 2030 as energy bills are poised to surge over the winter, says lobby group The North Sea oil and gas industry has called on Labour to scrap the windfall tax on fossil fuel f
- Guardian
Parents seek out school uniform deals, cutting average spend to £54.53
Overall grocery inflation in Great Britain rises to 2.3%, as Ocado and Lidl gain market share Business live – latest updates Parents and carers in Great Britain spent 12.5% less on school uniform in the run-up to the sta
- Guardian
Could AI really wipe out humanity and hijack the internet?
We examine claims and counterclaims about the risks and calls to slow down the pace of AI development There have been some shocking claims in recent days about AI safety: we face a 10% chance of doom; AIs are worse than
- Guardian
Channel 4 poaches Paramount’s £300m-plus TV ad sales business from Sky
Exclusive: Move is a big boost for Channel 4, days after it announced it is to cut 340 jobs Business live – latest updates Channel 4 has poached the Channel 5 owner Paramount’s £300m-plus TV advertising sales business fr
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The state pension is set for a bumper 3.9% boost. It should be great news... but these are the tax rises and budget squeezes on the horizon - and why I fear pensioners will feel poorer: RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS
You would think now would be a moment for retirees to rejoice. The state pension is set for a bumper increase from April - up by an inflation-busting 3.9 per cent, new figures confirmed yesterday.
- Mail
The ultimate guide to getting your deposit back: How to make your landlord return every penny you're owed and the exact wording to use in your emails
Property and legal experts tell us exactly what tenants need to know before, during and after their tenancy.
- Mail
Asda hails 'important milestone' as sales rise for the first time in more than two years
Britain's third biggest supermarket saw sales increase 0.1 per cent to £4.17 billion in the 12 weeks to 6 September - the first time they have grown since March 2024.
- Mail
Best cash Isa rates: Our pick of the five top deals
We pick our five favourite cash Isas for savers. This is essential reading to help you choose a top savings account for your money that can also protect you from tax.
- Mail
New AI roadside camera that catches drivers performing dangerous U-turns unveiled
The camera's installation in Cornwall is the latest example of AI being rolled out to catch motorists breaking the law.
- Sky
State pension likely to rise by 3.9% after key data released - but most will be taxed
Your state pension will likely rise by 3.9% next year, according to provisional data published on Tuesday morning by the Office for National Statistics.
- Sky
Shoppers hunting value as grocery price inflation ticks up
Grocery price inflation has ticked up from 2024 lows amid fears rising energy prices and poor harvests will place further upwards pressure on the cost of living this winter.
- Sky
Pubs and shops can now accept digital ID to buy alcohol
Pubs and shops can now accept digital ID as proof of age when selling alcohol.
- Sky
Chemify targets 'hyperscaler' status with £20m state funding package
A University of Glasgow spinout which uses robots and AI to discover new medicines is targeting "hyperscaler" status after landing a state funding package worth tens of millions of pounds.
- Sky
UK banks kick off fundraising in bid to create new payments giant
Britain’s biggest banks will this week embark on a process to raise tens of millions of pounds to fund the development of a new payments infrastructure vehicle that could ultimately evolve into a domestic alternative to