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UK Economy Beats Forecasts: What the 0.1% August Growth Really Means

The UK economy grew 0.1% in August 2026, beating forecasts of a fall. Here is what the official figures show, who drove growth, and what it could mean for businesses and the AI boom.

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Search Engine to Compete with Google

OpenAI enhanced its ChatGPT generative AI chatbot by adding ChatGPT search engine. This move directly challenges Google's long-standing dominance in web search. With this upgrade,...

IMF Expects Major Economic Gains for the UK from AI Boom

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts significant benefits for the UK from the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. According to...

UK’s AI Sector at a Crossroads: Government Funding Cuts Raise Tough Questions for Startups

The UK’s artificial intelligence (AI) sector finds itself at a critical juncture following the government’s recent decision to cut...

£3.4 million funding for the PROBabLE Futures project, to enhance Responsible AI for law enforcement.

Northumbria University Secures £3.4 Million for Research on AI in Law Enforcement A research team led by Northumbria University has...