The UK risks a “long, slow death” of its economic engines if businesses continue to trail international rivals in adopting artificial intelligence, according to Matt Clifford, the prime minister’s former AI adviser. Clifford, who also chairs the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (Aria), said Britain is guilty of “dangerous complacency” despite its reputation as a hub for technology and innovation. ...
The US has collected $1.36 billion in tariffs on British exports in just four months, six times more than in the same period last year, highlighting the toll of President Donald Trump’s duties on UK manufacturers. According to estimates from the US International Trade Commission, American buyers of British goods paid significantly more in tariffs between April and July than ...
BMW’s UK motor finance division has sharply increased the money set aside to cover potential compensation for drivers mis-sold car loans, allocating nearly £207 million in provisions. The move underscores the growing cost of the industry-wide scandal as regulators prepare a formal redress scheme. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is expected to outline shortly how it will compensate millions of ...