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AI has caused ‘very good’ disruption to job market, recruiter boss says

The chief executive of recruitment agency Robert Walters said the growing use of AI has boosted companies’ demand for workers.

Evening Standard · Oct 14

Uber begins self-driving robotaxi trial in Manchester

Company hails first step in rolling out technology across UK as first autonomous vehicles take to city’s streets

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14

Sally Rooney says she can no longer sell books in UK due to Palestine Action support

Irish writer of Normal People says she can no longer receive royalties from British sales and she cancelled UK trip due to fear of arrest

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14

Former Child Actor Who Entered Tiger Enclosure Filmed His Own Final Moments As He Calmly Approached Animal

William Chapman, who was fatally mauled by a 420-pound tiger, had reportedly shared a video capturing his final moments inside the UK wildlife park.

Bored Panda · Oct 14

New passport rules implemented for all passengers at Glasgow Airport

Millions of passengers arriving at Glasgow Airport will use a new eGate system that doesn't require a passport.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 14

One thing you must do before switching on your heating this winter

With temperatures set to fall across the UK, many people will be considering switching on their heating this month.

The Independent UK · Oct 14

King sends well-wishes to Pope after cancer diagnosis

UK religious leaders have asked for people to pay for the leader of the world’s Catholics.

Evening Standard · Oct 14

Badenoch and Farage embroiled in furious row over Falklands and Chagos Islands

The dispute erupted after Mr Farage ppeared to suggest he would be willing to “trade” the Diego Garcia military base to secure Donald Trump’s silence on the Falklands

The Independent UK · Oct 14

UK study visa refusals impact university offers for foreign students: Report

British universities are changing their approach to international admissions following new regulations from the UK Home Office. With the visa rejection threshold lowered from 10% to 5%, schools are proactively rescinding offers, especially for candidates from countries such as Pakistan and Nigeria where rejections are rising sharply. This shift signifies…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

1.7 million Britons 'won't turn on heating' this winter amid Godzilla El Niño extreme weather threat

As temperatures take a tumble, as many as 1.7million households will struggle to afford heating

Evening Standard · Oct 14