ICCS Conference 2026: Creativity, Minds, and Machines in Rome and Vatican City
The International Center for Consciousness Studies will hold the Third Annual ICCS Conference in Rome and Vatican City on September 1–3, 2026.
September 2026
Smaller startups deserve more venture funding
Smaller startups’ ability to move quickly makes them hotbeds of innovation and presents a strong case for more funding than current investment patterns suggest.
The Rise of Ethical Tech: Why UK Business Owners Are Rethinking Web Hosting
When British business owners review their supply chains, the conversation usually starts with physical goods, energy contracts and transport. Increasingly, though, the digital supply chain is coming under the same…
UK risks missing AI boom without hardware push, Blair report says
Tony Blair Institute report says UK AI manufacturing capacity must grow, urging ministers to lift the sector to 10 per cent of gross value added by 2031.
Ditching Russian gas cost Germany €50 bn – media
Germany’s decoupling from Russian gas reportedly cost €50 billion in relief and stabilization measures Read Full Article at RT.com
TUC chief suggests Burnham could call early general election
TUC general secretary Paul Nowak has suggested Andy Burnham could call an early general election if Labour's manifesto leaves too little room for change.
Cigar importer says plain packaging would cut its range by 75 per cent
Hunters & Frankau says cigar plain packaging would force it to cut its portfolio by 75 per cent, as importers seek an exemption for hand-rolled cigars
Stardust has raised $75m to develop sunlight-reflecting particles
Israeli-American solar geoengineering start-up Stardust has raised $75m to develop particles that reflect sunlight, drawing criticism from campaigners.
World Cup and hot weather help UK economy grow 0.4 per cent in July
UK GDP growth reached 0.4 per cent in July, beating forecasts of no growth, with the ONS saying the World Cup and record hot weather lifted activity.
Monsoon founder to sell nearly 200 artworks estimated at up to £126.7m
Monsoon founder Peter Simon is selling nearly 200 works by artists including Francis Bacon and Pablo Picasso in three Christie's London sales in October.