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• The moral challenge of military robots arises when we delegate fighting wars

  01-12-2016 23:42 via theguardian.com
  
  Using drones or autonomous soldiers in modern warfare may avoid some of the awfulness but does it forfeit any ethical defence for fighting in the first place? Long before undergoing any proper study of war, I remember believing I had the problem sorted. In primary school, I remember remarking to friends that we could spare the lives of so many soldiers and civilians if leaders could simply agree what was being contested and have a chess match to determine the victor. The loser, I proposed, would
  
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• MOT test number plate checks points call as £1,000 crackdown starts

  09-09-2026 07:53 via express.co.uk
  The Department for Transport gives update on new government proposals which could see an increase in penalty points on driving licences and cars being seized
  
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• Nationwide launches 'attractive' current account offering up to £470 in perks

  09-09-2026 07:01 via express.co.uk
  The new account has been praised as "highly attractive" and rewarding for customers.
  
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• Free cashback offer worth up to £2,500 in pension switch perks war

  09-09-2026 06:30 via express.co.uk
  Pension pots are potentially worth vastly more than current accounts
  
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• Thomas Cook amongst travel firms with ads banned for misleading claims

  09-09-2026 05:01 via express.co.uk
  The Advertising Standards Authority found that consumers were likely to interpret the ads as meaning the accommodations were eco-friendly.
  
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• Chancellor poised to announce new ISA in Budget - 'no withdrawal penalties'

  08-09-2026 19:58 via express.co.uk
  John Healey could unveil the "new and improved" ISA at the upcoming Budget.
  
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• Andy Burnham just proved he’s a pushover - now our enemies are ready to plunder Britain

  08-09-2026 18:10 via express.co.uk
  Andy Burnham seems like an easygoing guy. And that's a disaster for Britain.
  
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• Andy Burnham warned over State Pension ‘unanswered questions’

  08-09-2026 17:41 via express.co.uk
  The Prime Minister has been issued a stark warning as industry experts caution that crucial questions around pensions and retirement security remain unanswered.
  
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• DVLA message for anyone in UK waiting for vehicle tax refund

  08-09-2026 15:26 via express.co.uk
  People waiting for a refund may want to know this - or risk having their personal information stolen
  
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• EDF offers 25 hours of free electricity - but you may have to change laundry day

  08-09-2026 12:12 via express.co.uk
  The energy giant has launched a new scheme
  
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• DWP PIP cuts 'final recommendations' in weeks as new update given

  08-09-2026 07:18 via express.co.uk
  A major review into the payments is being led by work and pensions minister Sir Stephen Timms
  
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• UK families handed £1,000 boost due to law change this September

  03-09-2026 15:13 via express.co.uk
  UK families will be handed a boost worth up to nearly £1,000 this September.
  
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• One group given £3,000 savings boost

  03-09-2026 15:00 via express.co.uk
  One group can take advantage of this boost
  
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• Billions in gold shifted to London as central bank issues chilling warning

  03-09-2026 15:00 via express.co.uk
  Gold reserves have been moved out of the US and Canada and relocated to the capital.
  
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• Labour announces new school uniform rules for families

  03-09-2026 14:04 via express.co.uk
  The Government hopes to remove barriers to learning for those from the most disadvantaged backgrounds.
  
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• UK’s cheapest supermarket revealed - £34 cheaper than Morrisons

  03-09-2026 13:55 via express.co.uk
  Research complied by Which? shows a significant difference between the cheapest and most expensive UK supermarkets.
  
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• HMRC restarting £117 monthly payments for households in September

  03-09-2026 13:37 via express.co.uk
  Eligible households can restart payments from HMRC.
  
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• Major pension age change will hit '7 groups' the most, says expert

  03-09-2026 13:35 via express.co.uk
  Work and Pensions Committee also warned that the effects of the increase are unlikely to be felt equally across the country
  
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• HMRC sending letters to households offering £70,000 boost

  03-09-2026 13:27 via express.co.uk
  HMRC will offer £70,000 off bills for those affected.
  
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• British Gas, EDF and OVO customers told to unplug 13 devices for £139 - full list

  03-09-2026 12:25 via express.co.uk
  Customers of various energy firms can save the money.
  
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• Home buyers can borrow up to 6.5 times income in new deal - is it a risk?

  03-09-2026 11:35 via express.co.uk
  There is a warning for buyers tempted to stretch themselves to the maximum
  
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• Uber to cut 3,300 corporate jobs in management overhaul

  02-09-2026 18:45 via theguardian.com
  Company says it is slashing 10% of its workforce to make operations ‘simpler and faster’ • Uber drivers launch European class action over ‘soulless’ and ‘scary’ AI algorithmUber plans to cut its global workforce by about 10% as part of a major restructuring, resulting in around 3,300 corporate job losses.The boss of the US-based ride-hailing app, Dara Khosrowshahi, told staff that the changes would create a “simpler and faster” business by cut
  
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• Russian airspace becoming unsafe for commercial airlines, Zelenskyy says

  02-09-2026 17:52 via theguardian.com
  Ukraine president says aviation industry needs to take account of growing number of Ukrainian drones in RussiaEurope live – latest updatesVolodymyr Zelenskyy has declared that Russia’s airspace is becoming unsafe for commercial airlines, as Vladimir Putin promised to increase strikes against Ukraine’s energy facilities in the run-up to winter.The Ukrainian president said there was no intention to directly threaten civilian flights, but the growing number of attack drones being
  
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• BP seeks to end years of boardroom turmoil with appointment of new chair

  02-09-2026 16:58 via theguardian.com
  Ian Tyler, already in role on an interim basis, is tasked with shifting strategy to refocus on fossil fuel extractionBP has appointed a new chair after a months-long search triggered by the controversial ousting of Albert Manifold, seeking to draw a line under years of boardroom turmoil at the UK oil and gas company.Ian Tyler, who has served as the interim chair and has sat on the BP board as a non-executive director since April 2025, will assume the role on a permanent basis immediately. Contin
  
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• Tim Cook handed $47m package for new role as executive chair of Apple

  02-09-2026 16:46 via theguardian.com
  Pay and shares deal nearly matches $58m award to John Ternus, his successor as CEO at the $4.7tn tech companyBusiness live – latest updatesTim Cook has received a $47m (£35m) pay deal as Apple’s executive chair, a remuneration package that nears the level set for his successor as chief executive.Cook, who handed over to John Ternus on Tuesday, will be paid a base salary of $2m and $45m worth of shares. Half of the share award will be based on performance targets being met, whil
  
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• Architect of UK’s AI strategy joins Anthropic amid conflict of interest warning

  02-09-2026 16:29 via theguardian.com
  
  Matt Clifford will stay as chair of government funding body for tech projects alongside his senior role at US firmThe architect of the UK government’s AI strategy has joined the US startup Anthropic in a senior role a year after stepping down from his Downing Street post.Matt Clifford, a successful tech investor, was appointed as AI opportunities adviser by Keir Starmer last year but resigned from the unpaid role six months later for personal reasons. Continue reading...
  
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• UK government does not know what datacentres are being used for, FoI request shows

  02-09-2026 15:44 via theguardian.com
  Lack of information raises fears over environmental impact of the AI boomUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK government does not know what the country’s datacentres are being used for despite fears over the growing environmental impact of the AI boom.When asked in a freedom of information (FoI) request who was using the largest sites and what for, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology said it did “not hold the requested information”. The ministry has s
  
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• New York law requires hairdressers to learn how to work with all hair types

  02-09-2026 15:38 via theguardian.com
  New law requires cosmetology classes to give instruction on all hair types from the kinkiest to the straightestAs of 1 September, a new law in New York state requires hairdressers studying cosmetology to be trained to work with all hair types.“This is about equal access to service,” assembly member Michaelle Solages, who sponsored the law, said in a statement earlier this year. “No New Yorker should ever walk into a salon and be turned away or receive substandard care because o
  
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• Andy Burnham clashes with Kemi Badenoch at his first PMQs - video

  02-09-2026 15:21 via theguardian.com
  The prime minister was pressed on borrowing costs and spending during an exchange with the leader of the opposition at his first PMQs since taking office. Burnham spoke about the need to get welfare down and expressed his willingness to work with Tories on this Continue reading...
  
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• Taxing the banks: what Europe’s windfall levies brought in as Burnham eyes his next move

  02-09-2026 14:38 via theguardian.com
  Ahead of a crucial budget, four countries’ experiments offer a mixed verdict on how to tax bumper profits The countdown is on. Two months out from Andy Burnham’s inaugural autumn budget, bank executives are wringing their hands over whether the government will target their bumper profits with fresh taxes.The chancellor, John Healey, is reportedly considering a windfall tax on both banks and oil companies in the late October Westminster setpiece. Continue reading...
  
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