Microsoft: ‘ever present’ AI assistants are coming
The tech giant says we are moving to a “fundamentally new age” of “persistent” AI tools. Read More
US ports strike causes first shutdown in almost 50 years
The strike is set to significantly disrupt trade, creating uncertainty ahead of the US election. Read More
Irish finance minister to announce personal tax cuts
In July, Jack Chambers pledged €1.4bn in tax measures and new expenditure of €6.9bn Read More
Post Office minister ‘horrified’ at more IT faults
A report says it is likely that Capture, which preceded the Horizon system, also caused shortfalls. Read More
Looking for a pay rise? Try datacentre construction
Despite offering high pay companies that build datacentres are struggling to find skilled staff. Read More
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group makes offer for Mulberry
The takeover approach values the luxury handbag maker at £83m amid concerns about its future. Read More
UK economy grew less than thought in spring
The downward revision in growth between April and June comes ahead of next month’s Budget. Read More
House price growth at near two-year high
Prices in September were up 3.2% from a year ago, with terraced homes driving the rise, says Nationwide. Read More
UK to finish with coal power after 142 years
The UK’s last coal power station, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, is due to end operations on Monday. Read More
Aston Martin shares shaken after profit warning
The company, famed for its links to James Bond, has been hit by falling sales in China. Read More