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Lanarkshire AI datacentre to fully rely on national grid despite renewables claim

DataVita, a key plank of the UK's AI strategy, had promised that the Lanarkshire project would draw 1GW – the equivalent output of a small nuclear reactor, or Britain's largest windfarm – from green sources. But when the…

Amazon's relentless pursuit of greatness – has it paid off?

In the summer of 1994, Amazon's founder Jeff Bezos nearly chose Relentless as the permanent name for his fledgling online business, before friends persuaded him that it sounded rather too sinister. He registered the…

8 of the best houses for sale near nature reserves

It has a grass roof, large picture windows, a modern kitchen and a World War II bunker converted into a studio annexe. 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, large reception, garage, office. Price: £2m Savills 01580-720161 Trossachs…

The consequences of John Healey's first Budget

Commentators described this as a recognition of the importance of encouraging savings, but it was nothing of the sort. A few days earlier, Hargreaves Lansdown had announced the launch of a low-cost money-market fund with…

Nationwide launches savings account with ‘market leading’ 5.3% interest

It's only for Nationwide members – but there are more than 19 million of them. The account was launched just a couple of days before the Bank of England pushed up the main base rate to 4%, a move that will be welcomed by…

Lagarde's exit is dangerous for the European Central Bank

Last week, it was finally confirmed. She will depart in just a few months' time. She may well have lined up a role running the World Economic Forum, which organises the annual Davos conference, or be planning a role in…

The PM’s small measures aim to help the public take back control – and we know how powerful that can be | Gaby Hinsliff

Maybe you were sweating at the gym; or maybe at work, in a bar, or walking down the street, where you never realised the stranger hassling you for your number was covertly filming for his social media channel dedicated…

Orange or CMA CGM: Who could replace Altrad as France Rugby’s shirt partner?

Rugby’s big 10 nations, unsurprisingly, garner much financial support from major commercial deals, with front-of-shirt sponsors the most lucrative source of income. O2, Vodafone (twice), Vittoria, Altrad (twice), Cadbury…

The Guardian view on the AI backlash: American voters want a say in their future | Editorial

The Democratic sweep intensified fears over runaway spending, mounting debt and resistance to datacentres, sending tech shares tumbling. On Thursday Wall Street suffered its worst day since the pandemic as $3.2tn was…

AI stocks climb after trillions wiped from market values

The tech-heavy Nasdaq stock index closed in positive territory following a market rout that began in the US on Thursday before spilling over to Asian and European markets into Friday. Investors had been selling off tech…