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Sat, 28 Feb 2026

Trump orders government to stop using Anthropic in battle over AI use

The move announced on social media comes after a standoff between Anthropic's boss and the Ministry of Defense.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026

Rent tops £1,000 a month in more areas - find out where

The cost of renting privately has surged in the last five years, but tenants may now see a slowdown.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026

WBD employees fear coming wave of job losses as Paramount tops Netflix's bid to acquire company

WBD employees fear potential job cuts, culture clashes and high debt loads as Paramount supplants Netflix as the company's acquirer.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026

What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news

If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026

WBD and Paramount may have an easier time winning regulatory approval than Netflix

With Netflix out of the picture, a Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery deal may have fewer obstacles to regulatory approval.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Brewdog expected to announce sale early next week

Staff are told Brewdog's German arm is not included in the sale and will now be liquidated but bars will trade as normal this weekend.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Government to give go-ahead for £1bn defence helicopter deal

The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Waitrose to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing concerns

The supermarket chain says it will stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026

SSE Airtricity to reduce gas prices by 8% from April

It means the annual gas bill of a typical household with a credit meter will reduce by £80 a year.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Tyrrells plans to give vegetable crisps the chop

Parent company KP confirms the proposals may lead to the loss of a factory in Uttoxeter.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Why you should consider fixing your energy tariff now

Martin Lewis explains what the upcoming change to the energy price cap means for your bills.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Dyson settles forced labour suit in landmark UK case

Migrant workers alleged they were subjected to abusive treatment in a Malaysian factory for Dyson.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Data tool to spot families due financial support

Households entitled to national benefits will be identified by the new system.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Community larder helps 117 people in one day

Jo Haywood says the volunteer-led group is seeing "record numbers" of people needing cheaper food.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros, clearing way for Paramount takeover

Netflix's decision to back down from the bidding war clears the path for Paramount to win the takeover battle.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Anthropic boss rejects Pentagon demand to drop AI safeguards

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth previously threatened to remove the firm from the department's supply chain.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Jack Dorsey's Block cuts thousands of jobs as it embraces AI

The Twitter co-founder says he believes the majority of firms will make similar changes "within the next year."

Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches

Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026

Netflix ditches deal for Warner Bros. Discovery after Paramount’s offer is deemed superior

Netflix is ditching a deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming assets after the WBD board deemed a revised bid by Paramount to be superior.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026

The NBA doesn't just want to build a European basketball league — it wants to revolutionize the international pro game

The NBA hopes to revamp the incentives among European basketball clubs to improve player development and revenue generation.


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