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A powerful new artificial intelligence tool could allow hackers to break into bank systems and even drain cash machines remotely. Cybersecurity experts warned this weekend that the technology poses a serious and growing risk.The Bank of England is preparing to hold crisis talks with leading lenders this week as concerns grow about the threat AI systems pose to the global financial system. Banks will be given early access to test their digital security against the new technology, which experts say represents an unprecedented risk to financial infrastructure.”Banks need to wake up,” said Radi El Haj, head of payment systems firm…
Experts are warning that motorists could unintentionally be paying for their car insurance twice, costing them hundreds of pounds extra.New data suggests that 3.1 million drivers have accidentally “double insured” their vehicle at least once in the past.This occurs when drivers needlessly have two policies covering the same vehicle at the same time, which was admitted by eight per cent of drivers.This represents just under six per cent of all UK adults who have admitted to the blunder, which could leave them hundreds of pounds out of pocket.In the event that they needed to claim, only one of the insurers…
“The wind, being 50° off the runway heading, would give almost no headwind. Headwind is usually there – in England the wind is usually from the south-west, [which is] aligned with Southend’s runway, which points at 230°, and helps shorten take-offs,” he says.
The first goal allowed under the experimental “daylight” offside rule was scored in Canada on Saturday, with Pacific FC forward Alejandro Diaz on target in a 2-2 draw with Halifax Wanderers., externalThe strike would have been ruled out elsewhere under the standard International Football Association Board (Ifab) Laws of the Game, but stood under the Canadian Premier League’s ongoing trial conducted in cooperation with Fifa.The daylight interpretation of offside means there should be a complete gap between the attacker and the second-to-last opposition player – effectively the last defender, given the goalkeeper’s usual positioning.The CPL is testing the rule this…
A London synagogue was firebombed overnight in the latest arson attack on the Jewish community in Britain.Police and fire crews have responded to an attempted arson attack at Kenton United Synagogue in north-west London overnight, the Community Security Trust (CST) has confirmed.The building suffered from minor smoke damage, with no significant structural damage reported.The Trust also confirmed that no people were injured in the attack.A spokesman for the charity said: “We are aware of another attempted arson, this time targeting a synagogue in north London, following similar recent incidents targeting the Jewish community in Finchley, Golders Green and Hendon.”On this…
Green MP Hannah Spencer has accused Labour of presenting working class communities of “not caring about dogs” by suggesting they oppose a ban on greyhound racing in England.Ms Spencer, who secured victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election in February, owns four rescue greyhounds.She said: “Lisa Nandy just continuously offends people by saying that working-class people don’t care about dogs or each other. It is a caricature and it is very offensive.”The MP expressed frustration at the class-based framing of the debate, adding: “I get offended when I hear the argument made that it is working class. Working-class people are…
Queen Camilla has paid tribute to Elizabeth II’s unwavering commitment to the Crown ahead of what would have been the late monarch’s 100th birthday on Tuesday.Speaking in a new BBC documentary, the 78-year-old praised Queen Elizabeth II’s dedication throughout more than seven decades on the throne.”I think duty has overridden everything,” Camilla said. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen anybody have a sense of duty like she had.”Camilla also reflected on Elizabeth’s remarkable composure when she ascended to the throne at just 25, following George VI’s unexpected death in February 1952.Queen Camilla has paid tribute to Elizabeth II’s unwavering commitment…
Britain has reached “peak taxation” under Chancellor Rachel Reeves, with officials in Washington warning that further increases could do more harm than good. They believe pushing taxes higher risks slowing economic growth and reducing productivity.The International Monetary Fund said last week that tax revenues are set to rise sharply, increasing by 4.5 percentage points of national income between 2024 and 2031. This would take the overall tax burden to above 40 per cent, the highest level seen since the Second World War.Senior figures monitoring the UK economy say the current approach has gone too far, warning there is little room…
Motorists will soon see revolutionary new digital driving licences rolled out as part of the Government’s move to provide more online services.Millions of people across the UK are expected to be able to sign up for a digital driving licence this year following extensive testing by the Government Digital Service.Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander confirmed that digital driving licences would be introduced in January last year as part of the new GOV.UK App.It originally stated that an early version of a digital driving licence would be available “later this year”, although testing is ongoing. The Government Digital Service confirmed that it…
Dame Emily Thornberry, chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, has said new revelations have “called into question” evidence Sir Olly gave to MPs in November, during which he did not disclose that the government’s security vetting agency advised the Foreign Office to deny Mandelson a high-level security clearance.