UMA Launches from Europe to Shape the Global Future of Physical AI December 1, 2025 UMA (Universal Mechanical Assistant), a new robotics intelligence company founded by former leaders from Tesla, Google DeepMind, Nvidia and Hugging Face, launches today with a clear goal: to bring advanced AI into the physical world and build humanoid robots ready for real work, in real environments, at scale. UMA’s founders were instrumental in shaping the [...]
UK and US agree to zero tariff deal on pharmaceuticals December 1, 2025 The government has agreed to a major deal with Washington that will see the UK become the only country to secure zero import tariffs on pharmaceutical products into the US for at least three years. The deal follows months of negotiations between the government and the Trump administration, after the June trade deal left the [...]
Ubigi Voted Most Reliable eSIM for Mobile Professionals According to Latency Report 2025 December 1, 2025 Ubigi, a pioneer in eSIM solutions for travellers and connected professionals, has been ranked number one worldwide for connection quality according to the Latency Report 2025. This independent study evaluates eSIMs based on three key criteria: latency, jitter and packet loss. Thanks to its cutting-edge international network infrastructure, Ubigi has established itself as the benchmark [...]
Zipcar UK to shut operations ahead of new London EV Congestion Charge December 1, 2025 Zipcar has reached the end of the road in the UK after its US owner pulled the plug on operations in the run up to the introduction of fresh London Congestion Charges for electric vehicles. The car hire business has begun a formal consultation with employees in the UK and will stop taking new bookings [...]
Rachel Reeves’s Budget is pushing Nick, 30, to breaking point December 1, 2025 Despite his above average income, Nick, 30 is living a below average life. And it's only set to worsen thanks to Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget, writes Oliver Dean.
Windfall taxes: Major North Sea jobs cuts revealed by oil and gas giant December 1, 2025 Around 100 offshore jobs are set to be cut by oil and gas firm Harbour Energy amid pressure from UK windfall taxes. The company, which is the UK’s largest oil and gas producer, has announced the proposed job losses as part of a review into its operations in this country. In a statement, managing director [...]
F1 Arcade: Global sell-outs expected for three-way Abu Dhabi title fight December 1, 2025 The nailbiting Formula 1 title fight between Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri is likely to see the chain of F1 Arcade sites sell out, according to its new chief. The two McLaren drivers and four-time F1 world champion Verstappen head to the season finale in Abu Dhabi this weekend with all three in [...]
FCA to regulate ESG ratings providers December 1, 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ratings providers will be policed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under plans published by the watchdog citing concerns of conflicts of interest and a lack of transparency in the burgeoning industry. In what promises to be the most radical overhaul of sustainable finance regulation in UK history, the City’s [...]
Barclays Hampden: Scottish FA sells naming rights for national stadium December 1, 2025 Scotland’s national football stadium has been renamed Barclays Hampden in a multi-million-pound agreement with the bank. It is part of a wide-ranging deal that will also see Barclays become a partner of the men’s and women’s Scottish Cup and primary sponsor of a girls’ programme. “We’re excited to have Barclays on board as naming partner [...]
The ugly shoe that defined 2025: The New Balance snoafer December 1, 2025 What does it say about society today that the shoe that most succinctly and perfectly typifies it also happens to be its ugliest? I am talking, of course, about the New Balance snoafer. Officially called the 1906L, it boasts the silhouette of a penny loafer and the comfort of a sneaker, though it doesn’t fully [...]