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Westminster Council warns personal data copied by hackers

Westminster City Council confirms hackers likely copied sensitive resident data in a November cyber attack. The council is investigating the breach's full impact. Find out which services are affected and how to get help.

Inflation falls to 3.2%, BoE rate cut expected

UK inflation fell more than expected to 3.2% in November, driven by a supermarket price war. The data locks in an anticipated Bank of England interest rate cut. Read the full analysis.

Inflation Slows Sharply to 3.2%, Rate Cut Expected

UK inflation fell more than expected to 3.2% in November, driven by a supermarket price war. The data strengthens the case for a Bank of England interest rate cut. Read the latest analysis.

Great Lakes water crisis as AI data centres move in

Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling, just as energy-hungry mega-scale data centres move into the region. Communities in Ohio and Michigan are fighting back against the threat to their water supply. Read the full investigation.

Citi and LSEG Strike Major Data Partnership

Citi partners with London Stock Exchange Group to integrate Workspace data, aiming to boost efficiency for its 35,000 investment bankers. Discover the strategic move.

UK unemployment rises, youth hardest hit

UK unemployment climbs to 5.1% as labour market weakens, with youth unemployment reaching 16%. Wage growth slows amid budget speculation and business costs. Read the latest ONS data.

UK Jobless Rate Hits 5.1% as Labour Market Weakens

UK unemployment rises to a four-year high of 5.1%, with payroll numbers falling sharply. Wage growth slows, increasing pressure on the Bank of England to cut rates. Read the full analysis.

Post Office reprimanded by ICO over data breach

The Information Commissioner's Office has issued a formal reprimand to the Post Office for a significant data breach exposing personal details of over 350 individuals. Read the full investigation.

AI Powers 69% Jump in UK Startup Founders

New LinkedIn data reveals a UK founder boom, with AI lowering barriers. Discover how human skills are becoming more valued and why SME networks are expanding fast.

UK Economy Grows in Q3 2025 on Data Centre Boom

The UK economy grew by 0.2% in Q3 2025, ending a technical recession. A surge in data centre investment and a rise in household spending drove the recovery. Read the full analysis.

A Day in the Life of the World's Vending Machines

From The Guardian's archive: We explore the hidden daily rhythms of millions of vending machines worldwide. Discover the surprising data, sales patterns, and global quirks revealed in a unique 2025 podcast episode. Listen now.

US mass killings at 20-year low, but experts cautious

Mass killings in the US have dropped to a 20-year low in 2025, but criminologists warn this likely represents a statistical 'regression to the mean' rather than a permanent decline. Explore the data and expert analysis.

46,000 drivers wrongly fined for ULEZ charges

Transport for London has overturned over 46,000 fines issued to drivers of compliant vehicles in the Ultra Low Emission Zone. Discover how DVLA data errors led to the penalties and what to do if you're affected.

How waking up in the dark harms your health

A doctor explains the surprising effects of rising before sunrise, from mood and sleep disruption to immune function. Discover why morning light is so crucial.

PFI NHS Buildings: Design Flaws & High Costs

Architect Martin Cook warns against repeating PFI mistakes for NHS buildings, citing poor design quality and escalating maintenance costs. Learn why this procurement model failed.

Democrat wins Virginia seat on data centre platform

John McAuliff's victory in a traditionally Republican Virginia district, focusing on data centres' impact on energy bills, offers a blueprint for Democratic campaigns. Discover how local issues trumped national politics.

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