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The SaaSpocalypse that wasn’t, with Atlassian CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes
Atlassian CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes has pushed back against concerns about the “SaaSpocalypse”—the notion that AI could render enterprise software tools like Jira and Trello obsolete by either automating work across multiple platforms or replacing these tools entirely. In a podcast interview, Cannon-Brookes addressed fears that AI-powered systems might make migration to Atlassian’s unified platform less…
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Heat pump sales soar across Europe after states cut electricity taxes, data shows
Sales of residential heat pumps rose across 12 European countries in the first half of the year, as higher oil and gas prices and lower electricity taxes in some countries made the systems more attractive. The increase adds momentum to the shift away from fossil-fuel heating, and the European Commission is urging EU governments to…
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Healey offers upbeat vision but sheds little light on how it will be paid for
Chancellor John Healey delivered his inaugural conference speech in the role, presenting an upbeat vision of a reindustrialised Britain with fresh opportunities for young people. Yet he offered scant explanation of how the government would finance these ambitious plans, a gap that will likely become critical when his budget is announced in one month’s time.…
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Minnesota woman dies after alleged assault during birthday trip to South Carolina
A 62-year-old Minnesota woman, Joyce Tomlinson, died from injuries sustained in a violent assault during a birthday celebration trip to Edisto Island, South Carolina. She was allegedly shoved down a 16-step flight of stairs by Mary Hunt, a bartender at Coot’s Bar and Grill, on 3 October 2025, following an altercation inside the establishment. The…
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Wrestling legend Pac dies at forty; Swift steals show at VMAs
AEW’s Pac has died aged forty. Taylor Swift dominated the MTV VMAs by dedicating her award to Dolly Parton, whilst an Australian family row erupted over a secret million-dollar farm.
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Quartermaster secures $140m to expand maritime surveillance network
Ocean surveillance company Quartermaster has secured $140 million in Series B funding, significantly expanding its mission to provide real-time maritime data collection. The funding round, led by Insight Partners and including defence-focused firm Overmatch Ventures, was accelerated by geopolitical tensions and shipping disruptions caused by the conflict in Iran, which underscored the critical need for…
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Molesey water main burst leaves fewer than 6,000 properties affected
A burst Thames Water main in Molesey disrupted water supplies across parts of south London and Surrey, leaving some homes, businesses and schools without water or with low pressure. The company said fewer than 6,000 properties were affected by the time of its latest update, as engineers worked to repair the pipe and reroute water.…
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Healey vows to stick to fiscal rules in budget built on hope
Chancellor John Healey has vowed to maintain fiscal discipline whilst supporting job creation and economic growth in next month’s budget. Speaking at the Labour conference, Healey announced a new local apprenticeship service overseen by mayors and signalled significant welfare reforms designed to encourage employment and reduce the rising benefits bill. The speech marks Labour’s fresh…
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John Healey says Labour will stick to fiscal rules in first speech as chancellor – UK politics live
John Healey, Labour’s new Chancellor, delivered his first major speech at the Labour Party Conference, emphasising the government’s commitment to adhering to fiscal rules amid challenging economic circumstances. Drawing a comparison to a famous 2010 note left by Labour’s Liam Byrne, Healey acknowledged that the public finances are severely constrained and the Treasury lacks the…