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UK competition watchdog launches review of AI market
The CMA said it will look at the opportunities and risks of AI, focusing on what competition rules and consumer protections may be needed.
UK public wants oil giants to pay for climate damage, poll suggests
A survey has found widespread support for greater tax increases on record profits to pay for climate reparations.
Local elections 2023: The councils to watch
Many of the seats being contested this year were last up for election in 2019, when the UK was still in the European Union.
Commonwealth representatives ask for reparations and apology ahead of coronation
Signatories to the statement include representatives from Australia, New Zealand, The Bahamas and Canada.
Trump: Impasse over post-Brexit trade in Northern Ireland ‘tough to resolve’
The former US president commented on the deadlock at Stormont as he spoke to reporters on arrival at his Doonbeg golf resort.
Shell makes nearly £1.4bn more than expected in opening quarter
“Despite the glaringly obvious inequality at the heart of our energy system, the Gov appears to be making the same mistakes all over again."
Sunak predicts ‘hard night’ for Tories as he faces local elections test
“Good councillors will lose their seats because of all that has happened over the past year.” said Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Man arrested for heckling royal ceremony fears second run-in with police
A man who was arrested for shouting “who elected him?” during a proclamation ceremony for the King fears he will be detained again.