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In space, 'We've gone from exploration to exploitation,' says original Voyager team member
Voyager imaging team member Dr. Garry Hunt joins The Reg's Kettle podcast to talk about his role in the mission as probe approaches one light day's distance from Earth
FCA calls for disclaimers on AI-generated financial advice
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has called on AI platforms including ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude to introduce clearer disclaimers about financial advice generated by their models.
Quilter warns against ‘one-size-fits-all’ retirement propositions
Quilter Cheviot has warned advisers against adopting standardised retirement propositions, arguing that clients need tailored decumulation strategies rather than packaged solutions.
Beagle Street launches enhanced critical-illness cover for advisers
Beagle Street has launched Critical Illness Plus, expanding its intermediary protection range just four months after entering the adviser market.
Microsoft abandons UK AI supercomputer as grid struggles to keep up
Tech giant walks away from flagship Essex project as power connection delays threaten to leave nation's AI ambitions waiting until the 2030s
Broadcom Wi-Fi bug turns sweet 16, still lets strangers hijack your router
Chip giant knew about the flaw in 2018, researcher claims, but millions of devices may still be vulnerable
FCA calls for disclaimers on AI financial advice
The UK's financial services watchdog is calling on AI providers to issue disclaimers for services that provide financial advice to consumers via agentic AI.
At the Helm: Improving your firm’s visibility in AI searches
The first thing many people do when they need a product or a service such as financial advice is to search for it online. Even if the owners of advice firms are not experts in ‘search engine optimisation’ (SEO), they will probably understand that their
Museum exhibit reveals the intricate workings of a knackered Dell
When it should have been weaving tales of the Jacquard loom
Microsoft’s second-hand licensing appeal gets the brush-off
Court of Appeal refuses Redmond permission to take ValueLicensing fight to the Supreme Court, with a 'Known Adverse Document' still to come
AI’s epic cash call is matched only by its ability to strangle revenue streams
The first technology created with a self-disrupt button... But why oh why didn't they call Claude clone Fauxtoshop?
Quilter Cheviot marks 25 years of MPS with two new offerings
Quilter Cheviot is launching a short-term liquidity portfolio and expanding its index-tracking managed portfolio service (MPS) range to mark 25 years since entering the market.
What’s fuelling UK shopping centres’ £1.6bn comeback?
Britain’s biggest shopping centres are back on investors’ shopping lists, with £1.6 billion of deals this year. Six years after intu collapsed, its former shopping centres are attracting buyers again, as investors return to a sector they spent much of the past decade avoiding.
Alicja Kowalewska-Montfort: From green claims to green revenues
For much of the past decade, sustainable investing has been driven by commitments. Net zero targets, transition plans and ESG frameworks have all played an important role in directing capital towards the green energy transition.
Engineer was so sick of office pranks, he 'wiped' his antagonist's disk
Revenge is a dish best served by autoexec.bat
ConnectWise turns off its SaaS-y backup, security, and management services to probe security SNAFU
Huntress alleges takeover of M365 accounts
ICANN vows to work faster, improve transparency
Leaders expect AI and geopolitics will throw up more governance challenges and threats
Benetton closes Oxford Street flagship after eight years amid restructuring
United Colors of Benetton has reportedly closed its flagship Oxford Street store after eight years. Its 16,000 sq ft London store, which opened in March 2018, was expected to shut its doors on Sunday with a closing-down sale offering discounts of up to 70 per cent.
$10bn US ‘dupe’ retailer Quince launches in UK
US brand Quince has entered the UK market, bringing its ‘cut-price luxury’ model to British shoppers. The San Francisco-based business, which was valued at $10.1 billion (around £7.5 billion) earlier this year, has launched its first market outside North America, selling…
The North Face celebrates new collection with Flannels installation
The North Face has celebrated the release of its FW26 Nuptse Reversible Jacket collection with a new in-store concept in Flannels. Devised by creative agency Syn, the concept creates an “elevated in-store experience”.
Zilch to move to new London HQ
UK payments fintech unicorn Zilch has announced details of its new base in London which will more than double the capacity of current HQ as the company looks to expand in Europe.
Tu expands knitwear collection for AW26
Tu clothing at Sainsbury’s is boosting its knitwear offer for AW26, introducing four times as many premium styles across lambswool, mohair, alpaca and cashmere this season.
Selfridges to hand Oxford Street windows to emerging creatives in Dazed partnership
Selfridges is giving six emerging artists the chance to take over its Oxford Street windows next spring, as part of a new partnership with magazine Dazed.
Matalan app orders jump 28% as digital investment pays off
Matalan has reported a 28 per cent jump in app orders as its new mobile platform attracts 1.76 million downloads in just two months. It said orders through its app rose 20 per cent year on year in August and 28 per cent in September, following the launch of its first fully native…
The Entertainer and Boodles back 2% online sales levy to slash business rates
More than 200 business leaders, including bosses at The Entertainer, Boodles and F Hinds, have urged the Chancellor to introduce a two per cent online sales levy to fund sweeping cuts to business rates.
Sephora shuts French stores as riots leave 1,500 retailers counting cost of damage
Sephora, Burberry and Louis Vuitton are among the retailers affected by widespread looting and vandalism across France, with an estimated 1,500 shops targeted during violent protests.
UK profit warnings hit near two-year high as retailers brace for Budget
Profit warnings among UK-listed companies have climbed to their highest level since late 2024, putting further pressure on businesses ahead of the autumn Budget.
