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Phil Taylor singles out ‘best he’s ever seen’ as Gerwyn Price drops bombshell
Darts icon turned pundit Wayne Mardle has picked out four competitors capable of pulling off an upset at Alexandra Palace. Michael Smith, Gerwyn Price, Michael van Gerwen and Luke Humphries are among the favourites, but they are not the only players deemed worthy of a spot in the conversation. “ThereContinue Reading
Google agrees to pay $700m after antitrust settlement over app store competition
Google has agreed to pay US$700m and to allow for greater competition in its Play app store, according to the terms of an antitrust settlement with US states and consumers disclosed in a San Francisco federal court. Google was accused of overcharging consumers through unlawful restrictions on the distribution ofContinue Reading
Ministers threaten to withhold funding from English councils on four-day week
Councils pursuing a four-day working week are being threatened with financial penalties by the government amid an increasingly bitter row between ministers and town halls over post-pandemic working practices. After announcing a £4bn cash injection to support councils in England amid a worsening crisis for local authorities, the government saidContinue Reading
How NJ Ayuk Sees Natural Gas Catalyzing African Industry
Thanks to recent discoveries of vast natural gas deposits, African has the potential to create a flourishing energy sector that will enrich the continent for generations to come, according to N.J. Ayuk, Chairman of the African Energy Chamber. The opportunity this presents for future prosperity isn’t guaranteed, however. Africa’s resourcesContinue Reading
Man Utd eye £250m Saudi deal as Chelsea favourite put up for sale
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is desperate for Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s takeover to be completed before January to boost his hopes of bringing in reinforcements. It is no secret that the struggling Red Devils are keen to bolster their ranks with a new centre-back and forward. However, it isContinue Reading
Apple banned from selling smartwatches in US over medical technology patent infringement
Apple has been forced to stop selling the Apple Watch in the US this week after a landmark lawsuit claimed the tech giant stole technology that monitors users’ vitals. The move comes after an order in October from the International Trade Commission (ITC) that could bar Apple from importing itsContinue Reading
The best Christmas TV 2023: from Doctor Who and Traitors to Murder Is Easy
We break down the must-watch shows of the festive seasonContinue Reading
7 AI Adoption Challenges Contact Centres Face (And How to Overcome Them!)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a game-changer for the contact centre industry. It represents a revolutionary shift in how customer service is delivered and managed. As we learn to embrace the change, AI stands at the forefront, reshaping the delivery of customer interactions and service efficiency. At the heart of thisContinue Reading
Man Utd ‘put four players up for sale’ after transfer chief jetted off to Saudi
Casemiro has spent just over a year at United since his £70m move from Real Madrid. Sir Jim Ratcliffe did raise an issue with the deal for the Brazilian at the time and his arrival as a minority owner is expected to be confirmed in the near future. United areContinue Reading
Victorian Britain had its own anti-vaxxers – and they helped bring down a government
E.E. Hillemacher/Wellcome Collection As the 1906 UK general election results rolled in, it became clear that the Conservative party, after 11 years in power, had suffered one of the most disastrous defeats in its history. Of 402 Conservative MPs, 251 lost their seats, including their candidate for prime minister, defeatedContinue Reading