UK economy sees surprise growth in August ahead of Healey's first Budget

BBC - Oct 15, 2026

The uptick helped the economy grow by 0.7% over the three months to August, official figures show.

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Oct 15, 2026

A Chinese start-up has unveiled a prototype extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light-source machine – a component often described as the “heart” of advanced lithography systems – marking an early but critical step in Beijing’s drive for self-reliance in chipmaking equipment. At the China International Industry Fair in Shanghai, Langdao Silex displayed its self-developed EUV light-source system. Ninety per cent of the machine’s components were localised, with the vast majority of core parts developed...

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Oct 15, 2026

A mild displacement of jobs across the Asia-Pacific region as companies expand their use of AI would trim five percentage points off growth in office space demand in the next few years, according to property consultancy CBRE. In a report released on Thursday it said 3.9 per cent of office jobs were vulnerable to artificial intelligence-driven displacement in developed markets in the region, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia and New Zealand. However, only 1.7...

Microsoft Renews Ireckonu’s Trusted AI and Data Solutions Partner Status

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Oct 15, 2026

Ireckonu, the leading Hospitality Customer Data Platform (CDP), has received Microsoft’s Solutions Partner designations in Data & AI and Digital & App Innovation. The recognition, for Microsoft’s 2027 partner year, confirms that Ireckonu continues to meet the highest standards for verified technical expertise, proven customer success and consistent performance on Microsoft Azure, the cloud foundation behind its guest data and AI capabilities.

Travog and Mastercard Digitize Business Travel Spending with New Travel and Expense Card

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Oct 15, 2026

Travog has entered into a collaboration with Mastercard to launch the Travog travel and expense card, a payment solution built for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking greater control over business travel spend. The card will be integrated with Travog’s travel and expense management platform, helping companies manage bookings, payments, approvals and reporting in one place.

HBX Group launches Growth Accelerator to give hotels greater control over their growth strategies

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Oct 15, 2026

HBX Group (HBX.SM), a leading B2B travel technology marketplace, today announced the launch of Growth Accelerator, a new self-service commercial toolkit designed to give hotel partners greater control over how they capture demand and drive growth across HBX Group’s global B2B travel marketplace.

Thousands of NI workers to get pay bump as Real Living Wage rises

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Groupe GM Brings Compoz Paris’ Personalised In-Room Scent Experience to Hospitality

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Oct 15, 2026

Groupe GM, the global leader in hospitality amenities, is pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with Compoz Paris, an innovative French fragrance and wellbeing brand combining patented diffusion technology with refined design. Together, the two companies are bringing a new olfactory dimension to the hotel guest experience through an intuitive and refined approach to personalised scent.

BeSky Launches Private Aviation Platform, Taking Luxury Travel Beyond the Flight

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Oct 15, 2026

The Türkiye-based aviation technology company aims to integrate private jet charter bookings, Empty Leg opportunities, VIP ground transportation, luxury hospitality, fine dining, exclusive nightlife experiences and personalized security arrangements into a comprehensive digital travel ecosystem.

Little tern colony has worst breeding season

Little tern colony has worst breeding season

Oct 15, 2026

Planning is under way to improve the colony for the 2027 breeding season.

iPhone Duo inner-screen repair costs $999, more than twice the Galaxy Z Fold 8's cost

iPhone Duo inner-screen repair costs $999, more than twice the Galaxy Z Fold 8's cost

Oct 15, 2026

Apple's iPhone Duo inner display replacement costs $999 in the US, while repairs for other damage can reach $1,499. Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 inner-screen repair costs $419. AppleCare+ cuts the iPhone Duo's accidental-damage repair fee to $99.

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Musk says US government may be behind slowdown of Ukraine drone speeds

Oct 15, 2026

Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".

Anthropic flags revenue surge to investors ahead of stock market debut

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