• UK and EU ‘within kissing distance’ of post-Brexit Gibraltar border deal

    Gibraltar’s chief minister says progress made in talks about free movement across border with SpainThe UK and the EU are within “kissing distance” of a post-Brexit deal to guarantee free movement over the border between Gibraltar and Spain, Gibraltar’s chief minister has said.After a meeting between the UK foreign secretary, David Cameron, Spain’s foreign minister, José Manuel Albares, and the European Commission vice-president Maroš Šefčovič, agreement was reached on issues that have dogged...

  • Europe offers the UK a 'backpackers and baristas' deal on free movement that would give young Brits the right to live in the EU

    The European Commission is proposing a scheme that would let 18- to 30-year-olds from the UK work, travel or study anywhere in the EU.

  • The UK leaves recession behind in 2023

    The economy grew by 0.1 per cent in February: not much to celebrate on its own but the small uptick…What to read next: Why no one is celebrating a small fall in NHS waiting lists | Israel is still committed to eliminating Hamas | Have Scottish politicians read the Cass Review? | The irresponsibility of ‘two years to save the planet’

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    Amazon’s latest promotion lets you score three months of Audible for just $0.99 a month.

  • Vote on EU cybersecurity label delayed to May

    National cybersecurity experts have shelved a vote on a draft EU cybersecurity label allowing Amazon, Alphabet's Google and Microsoft to bid for highly sensitive EU cloud computing contracts to May, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. The European Union wants to introduce a cybersecurity certification scheme (EUCS) to vouch for the cybersecurity of cloud services and help governments and companies pick a secure and trusted vendor for their cloud computing business. However,...

  • in blow to Remainers who said leaving the EU would be a disaster

    The UK has shot up from its previous ranking of seventh in 2021, United Nations data has shown, rising three places in 2022. It is behind only China, the United States and Germany for exports.

  • In Android 15, Bluetooth may never be truly off

    The forthcoming Android 15 update from Google may prevent device owners from fully turning off their Bluetooth connection, according to new research. Android Police reports that the requirement for Bluetooth to power the forthcoming Find My Device network (launching imminently) could limit the user's ability to have full manual control over the longstanding wireless connectivity tech. Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus is over £100 off right now The Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus can be...

  • EU proposes some free movement for UK young people

    The EU Commission says UK and EU citizens under 30 should be able to work or study for up to four years.

  • How would a 'youth mobility scheme' between the UK and EU really work?

    The EU and the UK could enter into a 'youth mobility' scheme allowing young people to move countries to work, study and live. Here's what we know about the proposal.

  • GPU access: Govt may chip in with Nvidia deal

    India may strike a deal with Nvidia to source graphics processing units (GPUs) from the US manufacturer, and offer them to local startups, researchers, academic institutions and other users at a subsidised rate under its ₹10,000 crore Artificial Intelligence Mission, people in the know of the matter said.The plan is at a very early stage and a decision is likely to be made after the elections, an official said.Since Nvidia controls a dominant share of the GPU market, it is the natural choice...

  • To legislate or not to legislate? How EU and UK differ in their approach to AI

    The boom of artificial intelligence has spurred a regulatory frenzy across the globe — and Europe is at the forefront of the developments. Both the EU and the UK are attempting to find the elusive balance between leveraging AI’s growth and mitigating potential risks — but their approaches differ significantly. The former has opted for a hands-on, risk-based approach, whereas the latter has promised a "pro-innovation" stance. However, with news emerging that the UK government is now...

  • Will the UK's latest sanctions on China make any difference?

    The UK has introduced new sanctions aimed against Chinese interference, but their bark is far worse than their bite, writes Robert Dalling.