When the BoE slips up, we all pay the price. That’s why it needs to think very carefully before making a knee-jerk reaction to the shock March inflation figure of 10.1 percent. The big policy error I’m talking about is governor Andrew Bailey’s slug-like response to clear signs that an …
Read More »Former presidential candidate warns AI could ‘destroy us’ if America remains ‘decades behind this curve’
Forward Party co-chair and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang says the U.S. government is ‘decades behind this curve’ of error-free artificial intelligence. As some of America’s top CEOs and tech experts sound the alarm on the dangers of artificial intelligence (AI), one prominent politician and former presidential candidate has joined …
Read More »Energy saving tips: Six ‘easy’ ways to reduce bills by ‘hundreds’ | Personal Finance | Finance
With energy bills taking another leap this April after the Government’s £400 energy bill support scheme came to an end at the end of March, many households may be searching for ways to cut costs. Fortunately, there are some “easy” amendments to make, an expert has said, that can slash …
Read More »German authors, performers call for tougher ChatGPT rules amid copyright concerns
Dr. Robert Marks discusses a Stanford survey that says 36% of researchers are concerned artificial intelligence could bring ‘nuclear level catastrophe’ on ‘Kennedy.’ Forty-two German associations and trade unions representing more than 140,000 authors and performers on Wednesday urged the European Union to beef up draft artificial intelligence rules as …
Read More »State pension payments may be paid early next week | Personal Finance | Finance
When a payment date falls on a bank holiday or weekend, the DWP makes the payment on the first working day prior to the affected date. This means anyone who was expecting their state pension to be paid on May 1, will actually get it earlier than usual – on …
Read More »Disney plans layoffs for thousands next week, report says
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis says the state is in the ‘best fiscal health’ than ever before, and argues why Disney and DeSantis may be able to ‘smooth’ over relations. Walt Disney Co. reportedly plans to slash thousands of jobs next week. Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the plans …
Read More »Barclays is closing 10 more bank branches – full list of new closures announced this week | Personal Finance | Finance
Barclays has confirmed 10 more bank branches will close, in addition to the 84 already announced closures set to take place this year. The report for the closures became available on the Barclays website this week, on April 21, 2023. Full list of new Barclays branch closures Brixton – closing …
Read More »Paramount receives $167M in settlement of lawsuit by CBS shareholders
The Marcus Corporation CEO Greg Marcus previews the summer movie season after theater stocks experienced a recent boost on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ Paramount Global has agreed to a $167.5 million settlement of a case stemming from the controversial 2019 merger of Viacom Inc. and CBS Corp. that created the entertainment …
Read More »Carer’s Allowance claimants could face court action for not reporting 9 key changes | Personal Finance | Finance
Carer’s Allowance is a benefit distributed by the DWP for people who spend at least 35 hours a week caring for someone on certain means-tested benefits. However, there are strict criteria to adhere to in order to claim and some changes must be reported to avoid being landed with a …
Read More »Florida seafood chain ‘disgusted’ by Dylan Mulvaney Bud Light campaign says it will remove brand from shelves
Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., and Fox News contributor Jason Chaffetz react to Bud Light’s controversy after featuring transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney on ‘The Evening Edit.’ A Florida seafood restaurant chain said it is removing Bud and Bud Light from its shelves over the controversy the beer brand stirred when it …
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