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Starmer adviser Varun Chandra met US tech firms in private talks on AI and regulation

The meeting notes suggest executives from Meta, Microsoft and Oracle brought up AI, datacentres and special AI growth zones with Chandra

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Lakshmi Mittal

Lakshmi Mittal will hold about 75 per cent of the franchise along with his family.

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King Charles
US President Donald Trump and King Charles smile as they talk during a State Dinner in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 28, 2026.
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Dating to 1612, the astrolabe is believed to be the largest of its kind. It was created by two brothers in Lahore for a Mughal nobleman.
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An Iranian cleric walks past an anti-US billboard referring to President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, installed on a building at the Valiasr Square in Tehran on May 2, 2026.

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Strait of Hormuz

Data from Lloyd’s List suggests more than 1,260 ships passed through Bab-el-Mandeb in March, the highest since January 2024

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Javed Akhtar

Javed Akhtar has pushed back against the growing tendency to categorise films as propaganda

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UK Food Prices

Between 2022 and 2023, average household food bills rose by £605, with £244 of that increase linked directly to higher energy costs

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UK airlines

Under contingency measures set out on May 3, carriers can adjust schedules early if fuel shortages begin to bite.

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UK house prices

The data suggests the UK housing market may be regaining some momentum after a quieter winter period.

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The Real Greek rescue

Founded in London in 1999, The Real Greek offers Greek-style decor and dishes like hummus and moussaka

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GottaBe!

GottaBe! has picked up two recognitions at HSBC and FSB Small Business Growth Awards 2026, held in Oxford.

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Vodafone Idea

The company will now have to pay £7.74 million annually over four years from financial year 2032 to 2035,

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