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State Pension set to exceed £13,000 following latest wage growth data

The UK New State Pension is on course to rise to approximately £13,036 in April 2027, after wage growth figures triggered the triple lock mechanism.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says 0% chance of AI causing world’s end by 2030

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has dismissed warnings that AI could lead to human extinction by 2030, labelling the claims unscientific doomsday narratives.

HM Land Registry seeks legal professionals to test new land control digital service

HM Land Registry is calling on conveyancers to trial a digital system for registering land agreements, ahead of new transparency laws taking effect in 2027.

Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel signals shift toward mandatory daily time limits for teenagers

Snap Inc boss Evan Spiegel tells the BBC the platform is willing to implement daily usage caps for teens following regulatory pressure and Meta's 2-hour limit.

UK inflation rises to 3.1% following significant surge in fuel prices

UK Consumer Prices Index inflation climbed to 3.1% in August 2026, as ONS figures reveal a 9.1p jump in petrol and 14.2p rise in diesel prices.

OpenAI cancels 2026 stock market debut over AI safety concerns

OpenAI chief Sam Altman has confirmed the firm will not pursue a 2026 IPO, citing safety alignment concerns and a recent major accident within the company.

Brighton-born Anthropic founder calls for mandatory AI ‘kill switches’

Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark, originally from Brighton, warns that third-party 'kill switches' for AI may be necessary despite UK government resistance.

Anthropic CEO calls for global AI slowdown after researcher warns of ‘catastrophic’ risk

Former researcher Jacob Coxon warns AI firms are gambling with lives, while Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei urges a global slowdown in technological development.

US inflation rises to 3.4% as surging fuel costs squeeze households

US headline inflation rose to 3.4% in August as a spike in gasoline and diesel prices offset cooling costs elsewhere, ahead of a key Federal Reserve decision.

Michael O’Leary defends ‘high-fare rapists’ description of rival airlines

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has doubled down on his use of controversial language to describe rival airlines, despite condemnation from UK and Irish ministers.

How partners can pay into pensions to close the 55% gender retirement gap

UK women retire with 55% less pension savings than men. Learn how third-party contributions and NI credits can protect your retirement during career breaks.

Oil reaches $105 and UK gilt yields hit 17-year high amid Middle East escalation

Brent crude oil prices and UK 10-year gilt yields have climbed sharply following reported military activity near the Strait of Hormuz and rising inflation fears.
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