Elon Musk’s X to block Grok from undressing images of real people
X to stop Grok AI from undressing images of real people after backlashChristal HayesandOsmond ChiaGetty ImagesElon Musk launched Grok in 2023Elon Musk's AI model Grok will no longer be able…
California investigates Grok over AI deepfakes
Lily JamaliNorth America Technology correspondentCalifornia's top prosecutor has launched an investigation into the spread of sexualised AI deepfakes generated by Elon Musk's AI model Grok.Attorney General Rob Bonta said in…
Reeves doesn’t rule out more support for hospitality sector
Simon JackBusiness editorThe Chancellor has declined to rule out extending support for hospitality businesses hit by rising business rates, beyond the help she has promised pub owners.Last week, the BBC…
Family-run Telford shop for small businesses shuts
Shop for small businesses shuts after low salesChloe HughesWest MidlandsKeep It LocalThe store in Telford Shopping Centre has shut, meaning job losses and a loss of income for small businesses,…
Why the Northern Powerhouse Rail plan will really go ahead this time
Faisal IslamEconomics editor"Build it from the north" was the cry from transport experts for years as tens of billions of pounds were channelled into projects in the south east, London,…
TGI Fridays closes 16 UK stores, with 456 job losses
Jemma CrewBusiness reporterPA MediaTGI Fridays has closed 16 of its UK restaurants, putting 456 employees out of work.The American-inspired casual dining chain's remaining 33 restaurants will continue to operate after…
No 10 welcomes reports X is addressing Grok deepfakes
Laura CressTechnology reporterThe Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has told MPs he welcomes reports that X is taking action over sexualised deepfakes produced by its AI tool, Grok.Sir Keir told…
UK secures record supply of offshore wind but price rises
Mark Poynting,Climate researcherandJustin Rowlatt,Climate editorGetty ImagesThe UK has awarded contracts to build a record amount of offshore wind as part of its efforts to grow the country's clean electricity.The projects…
China announces record trade surplus despite Trump tariffs
China announced record export numbers for 2025, a year when US President Donald Trump's tariffs and trade policy caused turmoil in the global economy.Beijing on Wednesday reported the world's largest-ever…
Long-awaited EU-Mercosur trade pact set for signing
The European Union and South American bloc Mercosur are set to sign an agreement, more than 25 years in the making, to create one of the world's largest free trade…