Shares in Reddit have surged more than 10% following the announcement of a partnership deal with artificial intelligence (AI) start-up OpenAI. This agreement grants OpenAI access to Reddit’s content while introducing AI-powered features to the social media platform. The partnership underscores Reddit’s strategic move to diversify its income streams beyond traditional advertising. By leveraging AI, […]
Imagine you’ve found your dream home, spent days searching for the perfect mortgage, and just as you’re about to make a bid, a buyer walks in and purchases the property in cash. This scenario is becoming increasingly common in the real estate market, relegating traditional buyers to the sidelines. As surreal as this sounds, it’s […]
MPs have cast doubt over the UK government’s readiness for post-Brexit border control checks, which are due to come in next week, arguing that a scaling back of its plans appeared to represent a sixth delay to their long-awaited introduction. The environment, food and rural affairs select committee (EFRA) has written to the government demanding […]
Understanding the distinctions between vape laws and vape etiquette is essential for a harmonious coexistence in public spaces, private settings, and workplaces. In the United Kingdom, where vaping is regulated, both legal obligations and societal norms play a role in shaping how individuals approach vaping in various environments. Vape Laws in the UK: Public Places: […]
Sam Altman is to return as chief executive of OpenAI days after being fired from the ChatGPT creator. OpenAI has also agreed to change the board that ousted him after the majority of employees threatened to quit over the decision unless Altman was reappointed. The company said: “We have reached an agreement in principle for […]
The proportion of top A-level grades is down on last year but still remains above pre-pandemic levels. A* and A grades were awarded to 27.2% of students, compared to 36.4% last year, 44.7% in 2021 and 38.5% in 2020. But the number is up by 1.8% compared to pre-pandemic levels, when 25.4% of A-level entries […]
Introduction Shikha Gupta, Portfolio Manager at Astra Asset Management, shares her insights on the UK mortgage market. In this article, we delve into Shikha’s perspective on the advantages of refinancing into fixed-rate mortgages with a five year term, particularly for pre-2010 borrowers with variable rate mortgages. Astra Asset Management, founded by Anish Mathur in 2012, […]
Prezzo, the high street restaurant chain, is bracing for a court showdown with landlords over the closure of a third of its sites. It is understood that Prezzo will write to the owners of its 143-strong estate on Tuesday to notify them of the legal process through which it intends to shut unprofitable stores. City […]
The biggest rail workers’ union has rejected what the Transport Secretary has described as the “best and final offers” aimed at resolving the long-running disputes over pay, jobs and conditions. Mark Harper described the move by the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) to reject the proposals from Network Rail and the train operating companies […]