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Ex-DeepMind Scientist Raises $1 Billion to Create AI Beyond Human Limits

A leading British scientist is attempting to raise $1 billion for his London-based startup, Ineffable Intelligence, in what could become the largest-ever European seed funding round. David Silver, 49, a former Google DeepMind researcher and professor at University College London, aims to develop AI capable of learning independently to solve problems beyond human reach. The […]

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UK Couple Held in Evin Prison After Espionage Verdict in Iran

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A British couple, Lindsay and Craig Foreman, have been sentenced to ten years in prison in Iran over alleged espionage, their family has revealed. The couple, in their 50s, were on a motorcycle tour around the world when they were arrested in January 2025. Over the past 13 months, they have been held in three

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GB Curling Team Keep Semi-Final Hopes Alive With Dominant Victory

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Great Britain’s curling team is walking a tightrope between elimination and a potential medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina, but a powerful display against the USA has kept their dreams alive. Led by world champion skip Bruce Mouat, the British rink delivered the commanding performance they were expected to produce, defeating the United

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Probe Launched After £1m Feared Missing in PM Law Collapse

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The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) confirmed that at least £1 million in client funds is believed to be missing. A senior source told The Times that the amount feared lost runs into “at least a seven-figure number.” PM Law, which operated 24 branches from Yorkshire to Kent, ceased trading abruptly a fortnight ago. The Sheffield-based

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Price Growth Slows to 3% as Jobless Rate Climbs

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Figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed inflation fell from 3.4 per cent in December, reaching its lowest annual rate since March 2025. The decline was broadly in line with economists’ forecasts. The slowdown was largely driven by falling airfares, petrol and food prices, although higher costs for hotels and takeaway meals

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Ex-HSBC Executive Banned From Railway Over £5,900 ‘Doughnutting’ Scam

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Joseph Molloy, 53, used a tactic known as “doughnutting” buying tickets for the start and end of a journey but not the stations in between to avoid paying full fares while travelling from Orpington to Canary Wharf via London Bridge. Prosecutors told Inner London Crown Court that Molloy carried out the fraud at least 740

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Expats Renounce British Citizenship Ahead of New Passport Rule Change

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Thousands of dual nationals are considering renouncing their British citizenship ahead of a rule change that will require all British citizens including those with dual nationality to enter the UK using a British passport. From February 25, 2026, dual British citizens will no longer be able to travel to the UK on a foreign passport

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Charity Celebrates Biggest Ever London Marathon Team for 2026 Event

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National social care charity Community Integrated Care has announced its largest-ever official team of runners for the TCS London Marathon, marking a major milestone for the organisation. In a year when more than 1.2 million people applied for a place in one of the world’s most iconic races, the charity has secured 12 coveted Gold

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Octopus Investments Earns £100m in Fees Despite Fern Trading Losing £420m

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Octopus Investments, manager of the private company Fern Trading, has earned more than £100 million in management fees for the second consecutive year, despite the business reporting pre-tax losses of £420 million. The £103.6 million fees for the year to June 2025 are slightly higher than the £103.1 million taken the previous year, bringing total

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Primary Schools Urged to Show ‘Exceptional Caution’ on Social Transition

Pupils as Young as Four May Change Gender and Pronouns at School Under New Guidance

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Children in schools may be allowed to change their gender and use different pronouns, including in rare cases for pupils as young as four, under new guidance issued by Bridget Phillipson. The guidance instructs schools to consult parents and take clinical advice into account before allowing children to socially transition, including changes to names, pronouns,

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