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Downing Street insists negotiations over US-UK tech deal still live

When the partnership was unveiled in September the UK government said it would "shape the futures of millions of people".

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Former chancellor George Osborne joins OpenAI

Osborne said it was a privilege to become managing director of OpenAI for Countries based in London.

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EU waters down plans to end new petrol and diesel car sales by 2035

Carmakers, particularly in Germany, have lobbied heavily for concessions to the planned rules.

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Employment Rights Bill clears last parliamentary hurdle

Sir Keir Starmer said the development marked a "major victory for working people in every part of the country".

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Thousands of drivers wrongly fined for speeding since 2021

An anomaly identified by National Highways caused thousands of incorrect speed camera activations.

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Sunak defends Covid loan scheme over excessive fraud claims

Critics say Bounce Back Loans were vulnerable to fraud, but Sunak cited need for speedy rollout

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Nissan begins building new Leaf in UK

Business Secretary Peter Kyle says "Nissan's investment is a major commitment to the North East".

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Bentleys and Scottish salmon to benefit from UK-South Korea trade deal

The government said the deal was an extension of its current tariff-free arrangement on most goods and services traded between the countries.

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Young workers hit hard as UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1%

UK job vacancies flatline in a "subdued labour market", but average earnings still higher than inflation.

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Empty shelves fill food hub volunteers with dread

The Cheylesmore Food Hub are appealing for donations in the winter months due to empty shelves.

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