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Visual artists need better protection from AI, group warns

Visual artists need better protection from AI, group warns

Visual artists need better protection from AI, group warns

18 January 2024

The Design And Artists Copyright Society called for Government action after a survey found that respondents wanted greater protection.


Garden accessories firm wins legal fight with luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton

Garden accessories firm wins legal fight with luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton

Garden accessories firm wins legal fight with luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton

18 January 2024

Married couple Lawrence and Victoria Osborne used their initials to found L V Bespoke in 2020.


Posters of Clint Eastwood in 1966 western expected to fetch £40,000 at auction

Posters of Clint Eastwood in 1966 western expected to fetch £40,000 at auction

Posters of Clint Eastwood in 1966 western expected to fetch £40,000 at auction

18 January 2024

A large-scale poster and three character panels from The Good, The Bad And The Ugly are being auctioned.


Removing largest wine serving ‘reduces amount sold in bars and pubs’

Removing largest wine serving ‘reduces amount sold in bars and pubs’

Removing largest wine serving ‘reduces amount sold in bars and pubs’

18 January 2024

Researchers suggest the finding could offer a way of nudging people to drink less alcohol.


Two men jailed on word of corrupt police officer posthumously cleared

Two men jailed on word of corrupt police officer posthumously cleared

Two men jailed on word of corrupt police officer posthumously cleared

18 January 2024

Basil Peterkin’s and Saliah Mehmet’s convictions were quashed at the Court of Appeal.


Sunak insists his plan is working despite surprise hike in inflation

Sunak insists his plan is working despite surprise hike in inflation

Sunak insists his plan is working despite surprise hike in inflation

18 January 2024

The Prime Minister said his priority would be cutting taxes ‘when it’s responsible to do so’.


Unions warn of escalating action as thousands strike across Northern Ireland

Unions warn of escalating action as thousands strike across Northern Ireland

Unions warn of escalating action as thousands strike across Northern Ireland

18 January 2024

An estimated 150,000 public sector workers are taking part in the walkouts over pay.


Minister ends safeguarding of land on axed HS2 route

Minister ends safeguarding of land on axed HS2 route

Minister ends safeguarding of land on axed HS2 route

18 January 2024

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said the move ‘provides certainty to people along the former route of HS2’.


In Pictures: Cold snap brings snow and ice to many parts of the UK

In Pictures: Cold snap brings snow and ice to many parts of the UK

In Pictures: Cold snap brings snow and ice to many parts of the UK

18 January 2024

Wednesday was the UK’s coldest night of the winter so far.


Kate wished speedy recovery as she remains in hospital after abdominal surgery

Kate wished speedy recovery as she remains in hospital after abdominal surgery

Kate wished speedy recovery as she remains in hospital after abdominal surgery

18 January 2024

The princess was admitted on Tuesday and is not expected back on official duties until after Easter.


Flu patient numbers in England fall for first time this winter

Flu patient numbers in England fall for first time this winter

Flu patient numbers in England fall for first time this winter

18 January 2024

Health chiefs have warned the current cold snap could see a jump in people needing care.


Fujitsu will not bid for Government contracts during Horizon inquiry – minister

Fujitsu will not bid for Government contracts during Horizon inquiry – minister

Fujitsu will not bid for Government contracts during Horizon inquiry – minister

18 January 2024

Alex Burghart told the Commons the Japanese technology company has voluntarily undertaken not to seek contracts.


Surrey man, 36, is first with a pacemaker to take on World’s Toughest Row

Surrey man, 36, is first with a pacemaker to take on World’s Toughest Row

Surrey man, 36, is first with a pacemaker to take on World’s Toughest Row

18 January 2024

Elliot Awin said he hopes to show people that ‘you can still do stuff’ after having a pacemaker fitted.


Northern Ireland’s public sector strikes – who is taking action and why

Northern Ireland’s public sector strikes – who is taking action and why

Northern Ireland’s public sector strikes – who is taking action and why

18 January 2024

An estimated 150,000 public sector workers are taking part in the walkouts over pay.


Inquiry into AI and impartiality in the media launched

Inquiry into AI and impartiality in the media launched

Inquiry into AI and impartiality in the media launched

18 January 2024

The deadline to submit evidence is February 12.


Rishi Sunak urges Lords to ‘do the right thing’ and back Rwanda plan

Rishi Sunak urges Lords to ‘do the right thing’ and back Rwanda plan

Rishi Sunak urges Lords to ‘do the right thing’ and back Rwanda plan

18 January 2024

The Prime Minister gave a press conference in Downing Street on Thursday.


O’Neill says she has not given up on powersharing at Stormont

O’Neill says she has not given up on powersharing at Stormont

O’Neill says she has not given up on powersharing at Stormont

18 January 2024

The Sinn Fein vice president said there had to be a plan B if the powersharing institutions are not restored.


Mortgage and credit card default rates jumped in run-up to Christmas – lenders

Mortgage and credit card default rates jumped in run-up to Christmas – lenders

Mortgage and credit card default rates jumped in run-up to Christmas – lenders

18 January 2024

Default rates on mortgages and other types of lending are expected to increase in early 2024, according to a Bank of England survey of lenders.


Seal has plastic ring removed from its neck after six years of tracking

Seal has plastic ring removed from its neck after six years of tracking

Seal has plastic ring removed from its neck after six years of tracking

18 January 2024

The male grey seal, named Commuter, was spotted off the north coast of Cornwall by wildlife experts.


Currys reveals slow festive sales as consumers remain ‘hard-pressed’

Currys reveals slow festive sales as consumers remain ‘hard-pressed’

Currys reveals slow festive sales as consumers remain ‘hard-pressed’

18 January 2024

But the electricals retailer said its profit for the year is likely to be higher than previously expected despite challenging conditions.


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