Gerry Adams, the former Sinn Féin president, has said he is considering legal action against Meta after discovering that several of his books may have been used without permission to train the tech giant’s artificial intelligence models. Adams claims that at least seven of his titles were included in material scraped from the web to develop Meta’s large language model, ...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries worldwide, and the legal sector is no exception. In 2025, law firms across the UK are increasingly integrating AI tools into their daily operations, streamlining tasks and redefining how legal professionals work. From document analysis to case management, AI’s capabilities are proving transformative. Platforms like fixtureslive highlight how technology can organise complex schedules, and ...
Oil prices tumbled to their lowest level in more than four years on Wednesday as escalating trade tensions and unexpected supply increases from Opec+ rattled global markets. Brent crude, the international benchmark, dropped as much as 5.2% to $58.46 a barrel, falling below the $60 mark for the first time since February 2021. The sharp fall came amid growing fears ...
When it comes to DIY, the right tools can be a game-changer in home improvement. A water pump powered by a drill is a unique but practical tool that can be part of any DIY toolbox. This versatile tool converts an ordinary drill into a strong pump, which is advantageous for several home projects. Each of these benefits will explore why such a ...
Tesco has warned that its profits are likely to fall this year as Britain’s biggest supermarket battles growing competition and rising costs in an increasingly aggressive grocery market. Announcing its full-year results, the FTSE 100 retailer said it had seen a “further increase in the competitive intensity” of the UK grocery sector and expects adjusted operating profit to fall to ...
President Trump’s surprise decision to suspend higher tariffs on most countries has been cautiously welcomed by European leaders and central bankers, with the Governor of the Bank of France calling it the “beginning of a return to economic sense”. François Villeroy de Galhau praised the move as a step in the right direction, while warning that two key challenges remain ...
His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has blocked more than 100 million malicious emails over the past three years, as the scale and sophistication of cyber threats facing UK government departments continues to escalate. The figures, obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, reveal a sharp rise in attempted email attacks targeting HMRC systems, underlining the persistent risk to ...
AI-driven workplace platform Dosen.io has raised $2.3 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round to combat the rise of ‘quiet quitting’ — the growing trend of employee disengagement that’s costing businesses billions in lost productivity. Led by Affinity Ventures, with participation from Unshackled Ventures and Fuel Ventures, the round exceeded its original target by 50%, underscoring strong investor confidence in ...
President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on tariffs above the 10% baseline rate, offering a temporary reprieve for most US trading partners — with one notable exception: China. In a post on Truth Social, the President confirmed the pause would take immediate effect, while also declaring a punitive 125% tariff on Chinese imports, citing a “lack of respect” ...
Sipay, the rapidly scaling Turkish fintech specialising in embedded finance and payment solutions, has raised $78 million in a Series B funding round, pushing its valuation beyond $875 million. The round was led by US-based venture capital firm Elephant VC, with support from QuantumLight, the investment firm founded by Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky. Recognised as Turkey’s fastest-growing fintech by Deloitte ...