Alibaba, the Chinese tech conglomerate, has announced a colossal 380 billion yuan (£41.5 billion) investment in artificial intelligence and cloud computing over the next three years. The news follows the public rehabilitation of the firm’s founder Jack Ma, who recently re-emerged alongside President Xi Jinping and other tech leaders at a high-profile summit in China. […]
House prices have climbed three times faster than flat values since the start of the pandemic, with cladding concerns and mounting service charges weighing on the popularity of apartments, according to research from Zoopla. The property portal’s data suggests that UK house prices have risen by 24 per cent over the past five years, compared […]
The Covid inquiry will hold private hearings to examine details about the government’s awarding of multimillion-pound PPE contracts to PPE Medpro, a company with links to the Conservative peer Michelle Mone. Dame Heather Hallett, the inquiry chair, ruled that making the evidence public could jeopardise an ongoing National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation. The NCA has […]
Veuve Clicquot has announced the shortlist for its 2025 Bold Woman and Bold Future Awards, honouring six trailblazing female entrepreneurs and leaders who are reshaping their industries through innovation, determination and social impact. Now in its 53rd year, the award is the longest-running international accolade of its kind, providing a platform for women driving business […]
In an effort to ease tensions with the farming sector, Environment Secretary Steve Reed is set to confirm a five-year extension of the UK’s seasonal farm worker scheme. The announcement, due at the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) conference, follows weeks of discontent sparked by inheritance tax changes in the spring budget. Under the extended scheme, […]
Article content Canada needs to demonstrate that it has control over its energy supplies in order to become a secure nation amid tariff threats from the United States, says one industry expert. Article content “We have a big decision to make in this country: whether or not for future generations and future prosperity, we want […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business European governments should be realistic about the costs to consumers and industry from pursuing strict net-zero emissions goals, according to the head of the world’s biggest independent oil trader. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Archie Hunter Published Feb 26, 2025 • 4 minute read r298pwg5maltght]s6izndi0_media_dl_1.png EPEX Article content (Bloomberg) […]