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Blair and Clegg hosted tech dinner with minister access

Former PM Tony Blair and ex-deputy PM Nick Clegg hosted an intimate dinner giving tech executives direct access to Science Secretary Peter Kyle, raising questions about transparency in government-tech relations.

Optus Network Collapse Disrupts Emergency Services

Australia's second-largest telecommunications provider Optus suffered a catastrophic nationwide outage, disrupting emergency services and mistakenly sending thousands of customers to voicemail during critical situations.

AI Valuation Bubble Reaches Absurd Levels

As AI company valuations soar to unprecedented heights, financial experts warn of worrying parallels with previous tech bubbles. Discover why investors are growing increasingly nervous about the sustainability of current market trends.

Apple & Samsung users face UK feature ban

UK government considers banning a popular smartphone feature used by millions, potentially affecting Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy users across Britain. Find out if your device could be impacted.

Amazon Fire TV Stick Prime Day Deals 2025

Amazon's Prime Day brings jaw-dropping discounts on Fire TV Sticks, transforming your regular TV into a smart entertainment hub at unbeatable prices.

Manchester synagogue terror alert failure exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals how a major mobile network failure prevented Manchester's Jewish community from receiving emergency terror attack warnings during synagogue services, raising serious security concerns.

UK Investor Warns of AI Stock Bubble Danger

Prominent British tech investor Eileen Burbidge warns that artificial intelligence stocks are showing worrying signs of a market bubble, drawing parallels to the dot-com era as valuations become dangerously detached from reality.

Sperm Racing: Tech Bros' Bizarre New Status Symbol

Silicon Valley's wealthy tech entrepreneurs are spending thousands on 'sperm racing' - a controversial new trend where they compete to have the fastest-swimming sperm. Discover why this latest biohacking craze reveals deeper issues about masculinity and p

Optus Outage: Triple-Zero Calls Failed, Lives at Risk

A major Optus outage left Australians unable to reach emergency services, with calls to triple-zero failing. A victim who collapsed during the blackout warns that lives are at stake, demanding an urgent regulatory overhaul.

Trump's $50k H-1B Visa Fee Threat to UK Tech

Exclusive: Proposed drastic increases to US H-1B visa fees under a potential Trump administration could cripple UK tech firms, strain economic ties, and trigger a global talent war, industry leaders warn.

Nats IT Failure Causes UK Air Traffic Chaos

A major IT failure at the UK's National Air Traffic Services (Nats) caused severe disruption, grounding flights and leaving thousands of passengers stranded at London Stansted, Brussels, and Berlin Airports.

British AI Outpredicts Humans in Global Forecast Contest

A British AI startup has triumphed over human experts in a prestigious international forecasting tournament, signalling a seismic shift in our ability to predict global events. Discover how this London-based firm is redefining the future of foresight.

Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Plan Stuns UK Tech Sector

Exclusive: Donald Trump's potential second-term immigration plan includes a staggering $100,000 fee for H-1B visas, a move that could devastate British tech firms reliant on US talent exchange and reshape global tech recruitment.

UK-US Seal £31bn AI Pact Amid Secrecy Concerns

The UK and US have signed a landmark £31 billion tech deal, focusing on AI development and procurement. Critics question the lack of parliamentary scrutiny and potential risks to public funds and data privacy.

Clegg's Tech Pact Branded 'Sloppy Seconds' from US

Former UK Deputy PM Nick Clegg faces intense criticism for a multibillion-dollar transatlantic tech pact, with US insiders dismissing it as a desperate move for 'sloppy seconds' from Silicon Valley.

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