Kemi Badenoch: AI firms ‘won’t come here’ if Britain overregulates July 7, 2026 Kemi Badenoch has warned Britain risks driving away the next generation of AI giants unless it lowers industrial energy costs or fixes London’s capital markets, arguing the UK cannot regulate its way to becoming a global tech leader. Speaking at the Politics UK Summit in Westminster on Monday evening, the Conservative leader said Britain was [...]
Quaise Energy Raises $134 Million in Initial Close of Series B to Build World’s First Superhot Geothermal Power Plant July 7, 2026 Prelude Ventures led the round, with participation from JERA Co., Inc., Japan's largest power generation company, and Idemitsu Kosan, one of Japan's largest integrated energy companies Series B equity is the first component of a diverse financing that includes project-level capital and debt Quaise's millimeter wave drilling system is approaching one kilometer of depth at its Central Texas field site Series B proceeds fund Project Obsidian in Central Oregon, the world’s first commercial superhot geothermal power plant
UMA Unveils Its Vision for the Next Generation of Humanoid Robots July 7, 2026 At Machina Summit, UMA unveils the design of its first humanoid robot and introduces Real-Time Learning, a new AI architecture that enables robots to learn new skills through demonstration rather than programming.
Porsche 911 GT3 S/C review: Is new 194 mph convertible the car of the millennium? July 7, 2026 Motoring journalists have probably lavished more praise on the Porsche 911 GT3 than any other new car this millennium. It has slain supercars, won comparison tests and consistently been hailed as a benchmark for driving dynamics. Over 28 years and eight generations, it has rarely put a semi-slick tyre wrong. Every new GT3 thus far [...]
Trump and Infantino: The venomous relationship between sport and politics July 7, 2026 The debacle between Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino proves beyond doubt sport and politics are intertwined, Matt Hardy writes. “I feel disappointed with too many people. They put politics and manipulation, talk about ethics and integrity [first]. If we talk about the history of this game, I am disappointed in a personal way.” Those were [...]
Everest and MetLife Expand Bereavement and Legacy Support to Ireland July 7, 2026 Everest's unique benefit delivers proactive legacy planning from day one, with an Everest advisor providing white-glove, human support before, during and after a funeral, removing the administrative burden and allowing the family important time to grieve.
It’s coming home… Where to watch the England World Cup Quarter Final July 7, 2026 The England World Cup match is at 10PM this Saturday and plenty of London venues are already promoting packages, with booking strongly advised. It’s an easier, more sociable time to watch the football this time around – so book before the end of the week to secure tables. Fan activity is said to be so [...]
Remembering Norman Tebbit July 7, 2026 Norman Tebbit died one year ago today. He remains a mnemonic for the high days of the high days of Thatcherism, writes Eliot Wilson A year ago today, former Conservative Cabinet minister Lord Tebbit died at the age of 94. The media coverage was extensive for a man who had left office nearly 40 years [...]
Bitcoin Suisse Advances Middle East Expansion, Receiving Financial Services Permission in Abu Dhabi July 7, 2026 Premium virtual assets pioneer BTCS (Middle East) Ltd. is now fully authorized by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, enabling regulated institutional services across the UAE.
As it happened: FTSE 100 rises to defy tech gloom; oil creeps up on fresh Iran tensions July 7, 2026 Welcome back to the City AM liveblog. Donald Trump warned the US will “finish the job” in Iran leaving investors unnerved as he renewed military threats following the funeral of Tehran’s former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Brent crude – the international benchmark for oil – traded above $72 per barrel on the news, but [...]