Pickpocketing, a crime as old as time, continues to plague cities worldwide. While human vigilance remains essential, technology is emerging as a powerful ally in the fight against these nimble thieves. Artificial intelligence (AI) offers a promising arsenal of tools to deter, detect, and prevent pickpocketing. Predicting the Crime Before It Happens AI’s predictive capabilities […] More
Over £1 billion in savings have been lost from pensions due to “rip-off” charges. Reports indicate that a staggering £1 billion in pension funds has been erased in what is described as a harsh impact on pension holders due to rising costs of living. According to The People’s Pension, UK savers may have lost £1.2 […] More
Just days after Ryanair issued a warning about demand and the need for increased discounting, easyJet reported that its prices remained flat on average compared to last year, with no signs of weakening bookings heading into the summer peak. Following this news, easyJet’s shares rose by 8%, and other aviation companies also saw gains after […] More
The Royal Family has spent over £1 million on flights via helicopters and is set to get two new helicopters soon. The overall cost of their travel has gone up from £3.9 million to £4.2 million this year. They are making adjustments to become more environment-friendly and efficient. The royal family has spent over £1 […] More
The royal family spent over £1 million on helicopter journeys last year and plans to acquire two new helicopters to replace those in use for the past 15 years. Official accounts show that the royals undertook 170 helicopter trips, costing £1,096,300 in total. The overall travel expenditure rose to £4.2 million from £3.9 million the […] More
Starting September 18, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will enforce stricter requirements for banks and building societies to evaluate and address the availability of services like branches and ATMs in local communities. These institutions will be obligated to address any significant service gaps identified through assessments, which local areas can request. Under the new rules, […] More
King Charles is set to benefit from an addition of £45 million to his income, driven by a big increase in Crown Estate profits. The rise will see the Sovereign Grant—money towards royal duties—increase to £132 million for 2025-26. This extra money will be put toward the finishing touches of the renovation going on at […] More
A report by the Environment Agency (EA) for 2023 revealed an increase in the most severe pollution incidents, rising to 47 from 44 the previous year. According to the EA, more than 90% of these incidents were attributed to Anglian Water, Southern Water, Thames Water, and Yorkshire Water. The report highlighted a “polarised performance” within […] More
Artificial intelligence that scans GP records to find hidden patterns has significantly improved cancer detection rates. The use of the “C the Signs” AI tool has increased the detection rate from 58.7% to 66.0% in GP practices. This tool analyzes a patient’s medical record, including medical history, test results, prescriptions, treatments, and other personal characteristics […] More
Campaigners argue that the chaos caused by last week’s global IT outage highlights the risks of moving towards a cashless society. Supermarkets, banks, pubs, cafes, train stations, and airports were all affected by the failure of Microsoft systems on Friday, rendering many unable to process electronic payments. The impact was particularly severe for businesses that […] More