Staff at the UK’s national institute for artificial intelligence and data science have expressed “serious concerns” about the organisation’s approach to diversity after it appointed four men to senior roles. The Guardian …
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Microsoft and Vodafone are among the backers of the Building Back Britain Commission, which will be launched at an event attended by Labour’s shadow business secretary, From Sky News discovered. …
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UK news
North and Midlands to share £4.7bn local transport fund after HS2 rail leg scrapped
by Jian Sunby Jian SunRishi Sunak says it’s an example of “levelling-up in action” that will empower local leaders but Labour calls it another broken promise for people outside the South. The prime minister …
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International News
World shares singed by stubborn inflation and slow China growth
by Jian Sunby Jian SunWorld shares struggled to gain ground on Monday as fading chances for early interest rate cuts globally soured the mood and Chinese markets returned from holiday with only muted gains. …
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Events and Exhibitions
London welcomes the Year of the Dragon with a dazzling display of culture and joy
by Jian Sunby Jian SunMore than half a million people gathered in the heart of London on Sunday 11 February to herald the Year of the Dragon. This was the biggest Lunar Chinese New …
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Labour will endorse a report due out shortly that will call for the British Business Bank to be allowed to invest more actively in fast-growing British companies, Sky News learnt …
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Europe News
China Evergrande ordered to liquidate in landmark moment for crisis-hit sector
by Jian Sunby Jian SunAccording to Reuters reports, a Hong Kong court on Monday ordered the liquidation of property giant China Evergrande Group (3333.HK), opens new tab, dealing a fresh blow to confidence in the country’s fragile property …
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Marriott International Inc (MAR.O) reported better-than-expected first-quarter results on Tuesday as the U.S. hotel operator benefited from a global rise in occupancy and room revenue led by domestic travel in …