Alphabet, Google’s parent company and the fourth-largest company in the world by market value, has pledged £5 billion ($6.8 billion) to promote artificial intelligence (AI) in the UK. Over the …
James Whitmore
James Whitmore
James Whitmore is a London-based business editor and economic analyst with over 15 years of experience tracking UK and global markets. A former consultant turned financial journalist, James is known for his clear, in-depth reporting on business strategies, economic policy, and entrepreneurship. At News To Date, he breaks down financial trends and delivers insight for professionals, investors, and decision-makers.
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The second day of trade talks between Chinese and American representatives is underway in Madrid. They talk about national security, tariffs, and, in particular, ByteDance’s deadline to sell out its …
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US pharmaceutical giant Merck has announced the cancellation of its planned £1 billion expansion in the UK, citing insufficient government investment in the life sciences sector. The company, known as …
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Major trade unions are putting more and more pressure on the UK government to keep all of the promises made in the Employment Rights Bill. This is because people are …
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Prime Minister Sir Kir Stamper is facing increasing pressure to prove that real changes are going on, especially on the important issue of asylum policy. As the new political season …
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The leaders of pharmaceutical industry in the UK threaten to cut NHS funding on drugs and discourage investment due to the increasing rebate payments. The Voluntary Scheme of Branded Medicines …
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Ofgem has announced an increase in energy prices of at least 2% (Average increase of 5% for companies with more than one million customers) to be introduced by October. This …
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The UK steel industry is at a critical crossroads because the government is considering the option of acquiring Speciality Steels UK (SSUK). It is situated in the South Yorkshire region …
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With a plan that combines cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) and small modular reactors (SMRs), Rolls-Royce is setting itself up to become the most valuable company in the UK. Tufan Erginbilgic, …
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The UK’s fiscal strategy faces an essential test, a financial think tank has warned that taxes ought to grow to fulfill the government’s borrowing regulations. According to the National Institute …