River Island to Shutter 33 Stores
River Island, a British high street staple, has announced plans to shutter 33 UK stores, jeopardizing hundreds of jobs. The retailer attributes this decision to the rising popularity of online…
BBC to Sue AI Firm Over Copyright Infringement
The BBC is pursuing legal action against Perplexity, a US-based AI firm, alleging its chatbot reproduces BBC content verbatim without authorization. The BBC has formally demanded Perplexity cease using its…
‘Dismal’ month for supermarkets pushes down retail sales
A “dismal” month for supermarkets led to retail sales falling in May at the fastest pace for more than a year, the UK’s statistics body has said. Sales volumes dropped…
Big Tech’s AI Weather Forecasts: An Evaluation
Hurricane Florence as Seen from the International Space Station Major corporations have introduced a new generation of machine-learning weather models. These models challenge the established physics-based forecasting methods refined over…
Funding Increase for Deteriorating Public Infrastructure
The UK government has unveiled a ten-year, £725 billion infrastructure strategy, focusing initial investment on addressing the significant maintenance backlog in hospitals, schools, and courts. A yearly allocation of £9…
Local Music Shop Closure Sparks Industry Fears
A drum specialist expressed deep sorrow and devastation following the closure of a prominent Norwich music shop. Professional Music Technology (PMT), which opened its Norfolk branch in Anglia Square in…
Bank Holds Rates at 4.25%, Signals Potential Future Cuts
The Bank of England hinted at potential interest rate reductions, possibly as early as August, despite holding rates at 4.25% on Thursday. Inflation remains stubbornly high, exceeding the Bank’s target…
Older Smart Meter Rollout Delayed
The government has announced a phased approach to the decommissioning of obsolete Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meters, preventing potential disruptions to heating and hot water for hundreds of thousands of…
Baby Bank’s Future Uncertain Amidst Damp and Mold Concerns
A Grimsby baby bank has been forced to discard a significant portion of its supplies due to damage caused by a leaking storage container. The West Marsh Community Centre-based organization…
HS2 Opening Pushed Past 2033
The BBC understands that the opening of HS2 will be delayed beyond its 2033 target date. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander is expected to inform Parliament on Wednesday that delivering the…