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UK has more to gain from generative AI than any other G7 nation, report finds

UK has more to gain from generative AI than any other G7 nation, report finds

UK has more to gain from generative AI than any other G7 nation, report finds

20 October 2024

New modelling by Accenture estimates that generative artificial intelligence (AI) could almost double the UK’s economic growth.


Couple who built restaurant on St Lucia say EuroMillions win changed their life

Couple who built restaurant on St Lucia say EuroMillions win changed their life

Couple who built restaurant on St Lucia say EuroMillions win changed their life

20 October 2024

Bill and Cath Mullarkey came home from a holiday in St Lucia in 2017 to learn they had won the National Lottery.


‘It’s a miracle’ – Girl’s message in bottle travels from Sunderland to Sweden

‘It’s a miracle’ – Girl’s message in bottle travels from Sunderland to Sweden

‘It’s a miracle’ – Girl’s message in bottle travels from Sunderland to Sweden

20 October 2024

The bottle was thrown off Roker Pier in Sunderland on August 28 2023 and found in Sweden on August 2 2024.


King gives hourglass to New South Wales Legislative Council to mark bicentenary

King gives hourglass to New South Wales Legislative Council to mark bicentenary

King gives hourglass to New South Wales Legislative Council to mark bicentenary

20 October 2024

The presentation came after the King and Queen went on a meet-and-greet with members of the public.


Weather warnings in place as Storm Ashley hits

Weather warnings in place as Storm Ashley hits

Weather warnings in place as Storm Ashley hits

20 October 2024

Heavy rain and winds of up to 80mph are predicted in parts of the UK during the first named storm of the season.


NotebookLM: How Google’s AI-powered note-taking app ‘took off’ by adding audio

NotebookLM: How Google’s AI-powered note-taking app ‘took off’ by adding audio

NotebookLM: How Google’s AI-powered note-taking app ‘took off’ by adding audio

20 October 2024

First launched last year, the app went viral in September after it added an audio feature that created podcast-like files from user notes.


Vaginal mesh material degrades within 60 days of implantation in pelvis – study

Vaginal mesh material degrades within 60 days of implantation in pelvis – study

Vaginal mesh material degrades within 60 days of implantation in pelvis – study

20 October 2024

Researchers implanted the mesh in sheep – which have a similar pelvic anatomy to women – for the study.


‘Sort out crisis in maternity care’, charity urges Government

‘Sort out crisis in maternity care’, charity urges Government

‘Sort out crisis in maternity care’, charity urges Government

20 October 2024

The National Childbirth Trust has issued a new advocacy checklist for expectant parents.


UN ocean target to be missed by eight decades, Greenpeace analysis finds

UN ocean target to be missed by eight decades, Greenpeace analysis finds

UN ocean target to be missed by eight decades, Greenpeace analysis finds

20 October 2024

The campaign group is urging the UK Government to take a leading role at the UN biodiversity summit Cop16 in Colombia.


Ban new, young drivers from carrying passengers of similar age – AA

Ban new, young drivers from carrying passengers of similar age – AA

Ban new, young drivers from carrying passengers of similar age – AA

20 October 2024

To aid police enforcement a ‘G’ should be added to young drivers’ number plates, to highlight that they are a ‘Graduate’ driver, the AA proposed.


What the papers say – October 20

What the papers say – October 20

What the papers say – October 20

19 October 2024

Sir Chris Hoy, politics and continued reaction to Liam Payne’s death jostle for attention on the front pages of Sunday’s newspapers.


Parenting is ‘two-person job’, says Badenoch

Parenting is ‘two-person job’, says Badenoch

Parenting is ‘two-person job’, says Badenoch

19 October 2024

Kemi Badenoch’s comments come after veteran Tory Sir Christopher Chope said she was too ‘preoccupied’ with her children to be party leader.


Sir Chris Hoy reveals that his cancer is terminal

Sir Chris Hoy reveals that his cancer is terminal

Sir Chris Hoy reveals that his cancer is terminal

19 October 2024

The Olympian has been given a diagnosis and has two to four years left to live.


Government set to extend powers for benefit fraud investigators

Government set to extend powers for benefit fraud investigators

Government set to extend powers for benefit fraud investigators

19 October 2024

The measures have sparked concern among privacy campaigners, who have described the proposals as ‘Orwellian’.


Starmer urges ceasefire in call with Netanyahu

Starmer urges ceasefire in call with Netanyahu

Starmer urges ceasefire in call with Netanyahu

19 October 2024

The Prime Minister called his Israeli counterpart after a drone was launched against the latter’s home in an apparent assassination attempt.


Danger to life ‘likely’ and travel warnings as UK braces for Storm Ashley

Danger to life ‘likely’ and travel warnings as UK braces for Storm Ashley

Danger to life ‘likely’ and travel warnings as UK braces for Storm Ashley

19 October 2024

The Met Office has issued several weather warnings for wind, as gusts of up to 80mph and heavy rain are forecast to batter UK on Sunday.


Jeremy Clarkson reveals he had heart procedure after ‘sudden deterioration’

Jeremy Clarkson reveals he had heart procedure after ‘sudden deterioration’

Jeremy Clarkson reveals he had heart procedure after ‘sudden deterioration’

19 October 2024

The TV presenter says he had symptoms of being ‘clammy’, with a ‘tightness in my chest’, and ‘pins and needles in my left arm’.


Tory councillor’s wife jailed over racial hatred tweet ‘to appeal over sentence’

Tory councillor’s wife jailed over racial hatred tweet ‘to appeal over sentence’

Tory councillor’s wife jailed over racial hatred tweet ‘to appeal over sentence’

19 October 2024

Lucy Connolly was sentenced to 31 months in jail at Birmingham Crown Court on Thursday.


Thorough review of Al Fayed allegations taking place after criticism, Met says

Thorough review of Al Fayed allegations taking place after criticism, Met says

Thorough review of Al Fayed allegations taking place after criticism, Met says

19 October 2024

The force said two allegations were included in files of evidence passed to the CPS, despite 21 women coming forward.


Zayn Malik cancels tour dates after ‘heartbreaking loss’ of Liam Payne

Zayn Malik cancels tour dates after ‘heartbreaking loss’ of Liam Payne

Zayn Malik cancels tour dates after ‘heartbreaking loss’ of Liam Payne

19 October 2024

Payne died on Wednesday after a fall from a third-floor balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.


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