The UK’s Technology Secretary, Liz Kendall, recently expressed support for artists’ concerns regarding the unauthorized use of their copyrighted works by AI companies. She emphasized the need to “reset” the conversation surrounding this issue, in contrast to her predecessor, Peter Kyle, who proposed requiring artists to opt out of having their works used as training

Grenfell United and architect George Clarke are urging businesses and homeowners to boycott companies implicated in the Grenfell inquiry, which criticized their practices as “systematic dishonesty.” Clarke, known for the show “George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces,” has chosen not to use products from Arconic, Kingspan, and Celotex—companies identified in the inquiry’s findings as engaged in misleading

In Herne Bay, Kent, a mother with four children under 13 describes the emotional toll of struggling to meet her family’s needs while living in a rented flat. She highlights the challenges of managing limited financial resources, stating that snacks are a rare treat and that without support from the Canterbury food bank, the family

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has addressed concerns that recent leaks about potential tax changes ahead of the upcoming Budget have negatively impacted the economy. Critics argue that ongoing speculation around tax increases has created uncertainty for businesses and consumers. Former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane attributed the stagnation of economic growth to such