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Unpaid penalties, data centre rules and AI ethics row
Three-quarters of civil penalties for illegal worker hiring went unpaid. California imposes new data centre transparency rules as concerns over AI impersonation grow.
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Why Technology Infrastructure Has Become a Critical Business Priority for Growing Legal Practices
Growing legal practices increasingly depend on reliable technology for communication, case management, research, document storage, billing and remote working. As firms expand, stronger infrastructure becomes a business priority because it can improve efficiency, reduce operational risks, protect confidential client information and support continued growth. The article explains that infrastructure includes devices, networks, cloud platforms, software,…
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Support for Reform UK plummets to lowest level in two years
Support for Reform UK has fallen to 21 per cent in the latest YouGov poll, its lowest level since the pollster restarted its voting-intention tracker in January 2025. The party is now level with the Conservatives, while Labour leads on 23 per cent and the Greens have risen to 14 per cent, highlighting a sharp…
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Documentary traces how culture wars divided a Pennsylvania school board
Barry Levinson and Robert May’s five-part documentary series *Bucks County, USA* examines how Covid-era disputes transformed an affluent Pennsylvania community’s school board into a battleground over masks, race, LGBTQ+ issues, books and elections. By following two close teenage friends whose parents occupy opposing political camps, the series explores America’s wider culture wars without openly taking…
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Miranda Hart says taking part in Celebrity Traitors will be ‘challenging’ on her body as she lives with the ‘invisible’ effects of ME
Miranda Hart has said appearing on Celebrity Traitors will be physically challenging because she still experiences fatigue and pain linked to ME. The 53-year-old comedian, who has largely stayed out of the spotlight during years of ill health, believes returning to television is the right next step despite the demands of the programme. Hart said…
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Collagen supplement maker loses £3.6m VAT appeal
Minerva Research Labs, a London-based beauty company, has lost a £3.6 million tax dispute after unsuccessfully arguing that its collagen supplement products should be classified as food rather than medicine. Judge Anne Redston of the First-tier Tribunal rejected the company’s bid to reclaim VAT paid since 2018, concluding that the products were marketed and positioned…
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World of Warcraft fans are torn about whether Forever’s Skyborne starting zone fits tonally with Classic WoW
World of Warcraft: Forever’s beta has drawn praise, but players are divided over whether the Skyborne race’s starting zone matches Classic WoW’s tone. The zone’s dramatic storyline appears to conflict with Blizzard’s promise that new content would feel like “found photographs” from the original game, prompting concerns about future additions. The Skyborne’s island is hidden…
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Nick Clegg could gain millions as Nscale pursues New York listing
Former Deputy Prime Minister Sir Nick Clegg could receive a substantial windfall from his stake in British data-centre and artificial-intelligence company Nscale, which has filed to list on the New York Stock Exchange. Clegg joined the company’s board in March 2026, and the flotation highlights growing investor interest in infrastructure supporting sovereign AI, as countries…
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Burnham seeks to revive Chagos sovereignty transfer before Trump talks
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is attempting to advance a controversial proposal to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius ahead of discussions with Donald Trump. The Government had paused the treaty in April following opposition from the Trump administration, but Burnham has reaffirmed his commitment to the handover and securing necessary agreements with both…