AI boom helps drive surprise UK growth in July
The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas analysts had predicted no growth. Source: BBC News
Month: September 2026
Yemen’s Houthis seize strategic Red Sea port of Mokha
Mokha's capture brings the Iran-backed group closer to controlling a key international shipping route. Source: BBC News
Interest rates could rise again across the world – here’s why
As countries grapple with energy costs pushing up inflation, this month will see how central banks respond. Source: BBC News
Anthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons
The revelations in Anthropic's threat intelligence report come after a former top researcher at the company warned of the risks…
Oasis tease tour announcement with drone display
The band illuminated the sky over the Etihad's Joie Stadium, home to Manchester City Woman. Source: BBC News
Hong Kong’s Tiananmen activists sentenced to up to seven years in prison
Hong Kong used to be one of the only places in Chinese territory where people could gather to mark the…
People long for simpler times, say Practical Magic reboot stars
Actresses Maisie Williams and Joey King feature in the upcoming sequel of the 1998 fantasy romcom. Source: BBC News
Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants? Source: BBC News
I asked my husband to pay into my pension when we had a child – here’s why
Molly and Taylor Haylett explain the changes to how they managed their finances when they started a family. Source: BBC…
Are interest rates on the way up again?
As countries grapple with energy costs pushing up inflation, this month will see how central banks respond. Source: BBC News