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Business News- The Guardian view on AI money in US politics: not the way to hold an urgent democratic debate | Editorial 11/08/2026Amid public concern over the impact of new technology, Silicon Valley’s use of its wealth to influence specific election races is an unwelcome developmentAs the huge societal ramifications of artificial intelligence have become clear, some of the tech industry’s most senior figures have taken to writing thinkpieces on what comes next. The latest to do […]
- Will Andy Burnham’s everyday fixes be enough to get the public on his side? 11/08/2026The prime minister’s money-saving policies are popular but they are yet to convince voters he can take on the big thingsIt was last year that Martin Lewis, the money-saving guru, advised the government to find “100 small things that piss people off” and set about sorting them out.That approach has been adopted almost immediately by […]
- To all the betting shops littering our high streets: people power is coming and the odds are against you | Dawn Butler 11/08/2026Too many shops are blighting too many communities. With the rule change I fought for now on the horizon, ordinary people can fight back How much gambling do you want in your high street? Are you happy with all the betting shops, the problems they cause, the effect on your environment?It’s worth asking because for […]
- Why the US government is banning Chinese robots – video explainer 11/08/2026The Federal Communications Commission on 28 July announced a ban on humanoid robots from China including the popular Unitree G1 model. The Guardian's technology journalist Nick Robins-Early explains the recent popularity of these trending robots and why the US government says they are a risk to the country's national security Continue reading...
- Axe stamp duty? How Andy Burnham could change property tax 11/08/2026The new PM could bring in revenue for social care or defence with a land levy or by reforming council taxResidential property is the largest store of wealth in the UK, and has long been a target for those who believe homes should be taxed more. Real estate remains a juicy plum for Andy Burnham […]
- The Guardian view on AI money in US politics: not the way to hold an urgent democratic debate | Editorial 11/08/2026