Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers
The UK government is reviewing its electric vehicle sales targets following pressure from car manufacturers, potentially lowering the 2030 goal from 80% to 50%.
Group including Jeff Bezos buys minority stake in Liverpool FC, with option to become controlling owner
A consortium led by Jeff Bezos has agreed to purchase roughly one-third of Liverpool FC for approximately $7.1 billion, with an option to become majority owner within 12 months.
Does Reform’s plan to cut £50bn in welfare spending add up?
Reform UK proposes saving over £50bn annually from welfare spending by 2030 through restricting foreign nationals’ benefits and reforming disability payments, though analysts question the plan’s feasibility and detail.
Sainsbury’s store pauses AI scanning after false shoplifting accusation
Sainsbury’s paused AI face-scanning technology at one store after a customer was wrongly identified as a shoplifter and ejected, sparking debate over the accuracy and ethics of automated identification systems.
Credit card issuer Synchrony announces partnership with OpenAI
Synchrony Financial announced a partnership with OpenAI to integrate the AI company’s models into its consumer portals and services for credit card customers of brands like Amazon, Walmart, and Lowe’s.
Backing for Amazon MGM Studios’ plan for Bray Film Studios
Amazon MGM Studios plans to expand Bray Film Studios in Berkshire with six new sound stages and a multi-storey car park, expected to create over 1,300 jobs.