As temperatures in Dubai climb towards 50°C this summer, a mysterious driverless vehicle performing fully autonomous parking has become one of the most talked-about automotive videos on social media. The footage, filmed in an outdoor parking area under extreme heat, shows a test vehicle navigating a parking lot, identifying an available space, avoiding surrounding obstacles, […]
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Four years after launching interior architecture and strategic design agency Warû, shortly before her 30th birthday, founder Rasha Al-Tekreeti has learnt several lessons, namely, that reputation matters more than rapid growth. Established in June 2022, Warû was inspired by the belief that design is a nomadic journey. The company’s name is derived from an ancient […]
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UK mobile operators VodafoneThree, Virgin Media O2 and EE warn they may ration signal access and introduce surge pricing after being excluded from Rachel Reeves’s energy support scheme. Read more: Mobile operators warn of signal rationing as energy costs spiral
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves lifts the electricity generator levy from 45% to 55% as Ed Miliband unveils market reforms. What the renewables windfall tax means for UK SMEs, energy bills and investment. Read more: Reeves tightens windfall tax on renewables as ministers move to sever gas-electricity link
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Britain’s video games sector risks losing talent and IP to France, Ireland and Australia without urgent government action on tax reliefs and scale-up funding, warns Blick Rothenberg. Read more: Britain’s gaming industry needs a power-up or risks losing its crown to France, Ireland and Australia
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A Manhattan jury has found Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated an unlawful monopoly over major concert venues, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket. Live Nation plans to appeal. Read more: Live Nation and Ticketmaster ruled an illegal monopoly as US jury sides with States
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UK steelmakers now pay up to 77% more for electricity than French and German rivals as Middle East conflict drives wholesale prices higher. UK Steel welcomes BICS but demands urgent action on wholesale power costs. Read more: UK steelmakers face 77% electricity price gap as Middle East war deepens competitiveness crisis
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Norwegian-backed Blastr has entered exclusive five-week talks with the UK’s official receiver to buy Speciality Steel UK, raising hopes of a rescue for Rotherham and Stocksbridge. Read more: Norwegian green-steel start-up closes in on rescue deal for former Liberty works in South Yorkshire
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The UK government has unveiled a £30m funding package for video game developers, doubling support for the sector through its Creative Industries Sector Plan and Industrial Strategy. Read more: Government doubles down on gaming with £30m funding package as sector eyes global growth
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Ineos founder Jim Ratcliffe backs Conservative plans to scrap carbon taxes, arguing high levies are damaging UK industry and competitiveness. Read more: Ratcliffe backs tory plan to scrap carbon taxes amid industry pressure
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