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Andrew Bailey AI intervention: the Bank of England governor says society must keep the ability to govern self-improving frontier models before risks grow.
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Andrew Bailey AI intervention: the Bank of England governor says society must keep the ability to govern self-improving frontier models before risks grow.

An MI5 espionage alert names a Chinese institute it says funds research for Beijing's intelligence service and tells universities to review ties now.

Greggs job cuts of around 740 roles are proposed as the bakery chain plans to close four manufacturing sites in a £60m overhaul of its production…

Julie Meyer's Swiss venture capital firm has gone into liquidation a year after the former Dragons' Den investor forfeited her MBE, according to reports.

OpenAI safety concerns have stopped GPT-6.1 Astra reaching users, as the ChatGPT maker apologises for its handling of AI agent breaches in Australia.

Great British Grid, a public company to compete for grid connection projects, was unveiled by Andy Burnham today as industry called for quick delivery.

The Dallaglio World Cup medal from England's 2003 win is to be auctioned after the former captain was declared bankrupt, estimated at £50,000 to £80,000.

Public bodies spent almost £17bn with offshore private equity-backed firms in 2024-25, according to GMB and Tussell figures aired at Labour's conference.

Security provider SecuriGroup has recruited four women with no tech background through a Code First Girls partnership, and one now holds a leadership role.

The business secretary told Labour's party conference that closing bogus self-employment loopholes would give up to 100,000 more workers basic rights.

Police Scotland has told an MP it will take no further action on an Edinburgh businessman's RBS fraud claims, which it has now ruled a civil…

John Lewis concessions will expand into fine art and bespoke travel, with three Clarendon galleries and 12 Audley hubs in the next stage of an £800m…

The Insolvency Service has opened 146 abusive phoenixing investigations since April as its chief executive prepares to launch a new five-year strategy.

George Bamford will become JCB joint chairman alongside his father on 1 October, as the digger maker reports a fall in 2025 sales and pre-tax profits.

Monzo takeover talks with Brazil's Nubank, and interest from US buyout firm Advent, could value the digital bank at up to £10bn, Sky News reports.