By Reuters Published September 16, 2025 U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in August as consumers bought a range of goods and dined out, but a weakening labor market and rising prices because of tariffs pose a downside risk to continued strength in spending. Reuters The third straight month of solid gains in sales…
Microsoft and Nvidia have unveiled plans to invest up to $45 billion dollars into the UK economy, in a move that will bolster the building of more data centers as well as research and development into artificial intelligence. The investment comes as US president Donald Trump travels to Britain, where he is expected to announce…
By Reuters Published September 16, 2025 The Japanese founder of fashion brand Uniqlo said on Monday the U.S. may bear the highest price from the impact of tariffs on global trade. Uniqlo Tadashi Yanai, Japan’s richest man and the chief executive of Uniqlo operator Fast Retailing has been outspoken on the potential economic damage from wide-ranging tariffs…
Translated by Nicola Mira Published September 16, 2025 In spring, when Shein’s French subsidiary announced it was setting up a programme to support French designers and brands, by putting at their disposal some of the Singapore-based Chinese fast-fashion giant’s assets, many wondered which type of player would be willing to join forces with a highly…
Jamie CoulsonYorkshire health correspondent and Steve JonesYorkshire BBC Lauren Caulfield’s daughter, Grace, was stillborn in March 2022 A woman whose baby daughter was stillborn after failings in her care during pregnancy has said the government’s planned rapid review of maternity care in England will not deliver “justice” or “accountability”. During her pregnancy, Lauren Caulfield was…
Kumail JafferLocal Democracy Reporting Service PA Media A weekly injection makes people feel less hungry, reducing their foot intake Senior doctors have warned there is severe inequality within London for weight loss drugs so patients are facing a postcode lottery trying to access them. Weight loss drugs are administered via a weekly injection and make…
Published September 16, 2025 The Arab World Institute has announced the finalists for this inaugural edition. The prize recognises designers for their talent, creativity and commitment. The categories are Emerging Talent, Innovative Talent and Accessories Talent. imarab.org This year, 125 entries were received from over ten countries, reflecting the diversity and vitality of the Arab…
Jack FenwickPolitical correspondent Family handout Hilary’s son Ben died from a heroin overdose in 2018, but his death was never included on official opioid death statistics More than 13,000 heroin and opioid deaths have been missed off official statistics in England and Wales, raising concerns about the impact on the government’s approach to tackling addiction….
Organizations gain competitive advantage by deploying and integrating new generative AI models quickly through Generative AI Gateway architectures. This unified interface approach simplifies access to multiple foundation models (FMs), addressing a critical challenge: the proliferation of specialized AI models, each with unique capabilities, API specifications, and operational requirements. Rather than building and maintaining separate integration…
Published September 16, 2025 Global apparel retailer Uniqlo has appointed Kaws, the contemporary artist known for his distinctive art style that subverts pop culture, as its first artist in residence. Uniqlo names Kaws as first artist in residence – Photo Credit: Shaniqwa Jarvis In this role, Kaws will collaborate with Uniqlo on a range of…
