SynopsisOpenAI CEO Sam Altman proposed a multibillion-pound deal to the UK, offering ChatGPT Plus access for all citizens, but the offer wasn't seriously considered. Despite this, the UK signed an agreement with OpenAI to use its products in public services and collaborate on AI security research.
But according to industry insiders, the frustration often comes down to when you call, not just what you’re calling about. Ged Ryan, Managing Director at Consumer Link, has spent more than a decade running customer service teams. Then come Monday, you’ve got everyone rushing to get their problems sorted at the start of the week. New products or major updates can also wreak havoc on wait times. For customers, that could mean less time stuck listening to hold music, and more time getting on with their day.
Ridley is filmed in Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Yorkshire and includes views of the Pennines and the Peak District. While the views sound great, the cold weather conditions meant the cast had to retreat indoors regularly when filming, reports the Express. Adrian said: “Oh, it really was cold. It was so cold, you'd end up with this kind of terrible smile on your face trying to speak. How to watch RidleyRidley will air its next episode on Sunday, August 24 at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
It’s my 55th visit to World Disney World in Florida. Here are some expert ways to parent in the Disney parks and still have fun... As well as recharging your batteries, it helps manage the excitement and over-stimulation of being at the theme parks. Not budgeting properly or throwing the budget off Thunder MountainSpending money at theme parks is the easy part. Trying to do it all and pushing your kids (and yourself) to the limitKids at Disney World are still kids.
It all started when I had a message through my seller account from a scammer pretending to be Amazon. I did this and unknowingly ended up giving the scammer access to my Amazon account. A week later the scammer tried to take another £963, but thankfully Amazon stopped this from going through. The fraudster had tricked you into handing over a security code that gave them unfettered access to your Amazon seller’s account. You showed me the Anglian contract, which said that if you cancel within seven days of signing you can get your deposit back in full.
PTI file photoA British Airways flight attendant was found naked and high on drugs in an onboard toilet during a flight from California to London. Described as “sweating” and “babbling,” he became agitated and was stood down by the flight’s manager after failing to assist with pre-flight safety checks.A subsequent blood test showed that Haden Pentecost, 41, had both methamphetamine and amphetamines in his system, reported the BBC.After complaining of stomach pain and saying he needed to change clothes, Pentecost locked himself inside a toilet. A colleague later discovered him there and, unaware of his state, before dressing him and moving him to an empty seat, the court heard.A health professional was called after the flight captain spoke to the flight attendant.Pentecost showed dilated pupils and an elevated heart rate, requiring checks every 20 minutes until the flight landed at Heathrow. Paramedics took him to the hospital, where a blood test was conducted.Witnesses described him as incoherent and erratic, muttering meaningless phrases. The attendant from Basingstoke was granted bail ahead of sentencing at Isleworth Crown Court at a later date.He was reportedly employed by the Airways in 2018.
The parents of missing baby Emmanuel Haro were arrested Friday on suspicion of murder, more than a week after his mother claimed the 7-month-old boy was abducted, San Bernardino County sheriff’s officials said. Rebecca Haro, 41; and Jake Haro, 32, were arrested at their home after armored vehicles rammed down their front gate. Seven-month-old Emmanuel Haro. Neighbors gather outside the Cabazon home of Jake and Rebecca Haro, the parents of Emmanuel Haro, who were taken into custody on Friday. I’m begging you.”According to court records, Jake Haro was convicted in June 2023 of willful child cruelty for an incident involving another child in Hemet.
SynopsisCentral bankers at Jackson Hole warned that aging populations and shrinking workforces necessitate increased foreign labor to sustain economic growth. Leaders from Europe, Japan, and the UK emphasized migrant workers' crucial role in stabilizing economies. Without foreign labor, countries like Germany and Spain would face significant GDP reductions and hindered recoveries, highlighting immigration's economic importance.
You’ve done battle with the crowds in Santorini and you wonder how welcome you really are in Barcelona and Venice. Many itineraries focus on the big-hitting ports when there are dozens of gorgeous, authentic places that should be on the radar of every cruise fan. More to the point, this is the jumping-off point for the Meteora monasteries, some of them 600 years old, clinging precariously to the peaks of sheer granite outcrops. Get here on Silversea’s sumptuous Silver Muse on a cruise that also calls at Thessaloniki, Istanbul and Rhodes. Details Ten nights’ all-inclusive from £4,200pp, including shore excursions in most ports, departing from Athens on March 25, 2026 (silversea.com).
The Prime Minister’s official residence at No 10 Downing Street is among the buildings where a flag will fly on Sunday. “We stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people, including those who have made a second home here in the UK, in the face of continued Russian aggression,” a Government spokesperson said. He also met Donald Trump days after the US president spoke to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at an Alaska summit. “On Ukrainian Independence Day, Government buildings are flying the blue and yellow flag of Ukraine as a visible symbol of our unwavering support,” the Government spokesperson added. Among the buildings where a flag will be flown are the Cabinet Office at 70 Whitehall, the Treasury building at 100 Parliament Street, the Scotland Office and Wales Office, and the Foreign Office and Ministry of Defence main buildings.
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Many Brits are enjoying a sunny spell this weekend, with things only getting warmer at the start of next week, according to the Met Office. However, remnants of Hurricane Erin will mark an end to this good weather, bringing rain and winds. pic.twitter.com/8cuQUFmF2N — Met Office Storms (@metofficestorms) August 21, 2025Recommended Reading:Will the UK get a hurricane next week? The Met Office has said that hurricane Erin is "likely to exert some influence over the UK’s weather through the middle of next week". The Hurricane is expected to move across the Atlantic towards the UK, where it will “go through its extratropical transition”.
Clashes flared up earlier as the police attempted to escort the anti-migrant protesters down the road, towards the city centre. In the middle of the street, a small group of of about 40 anti-migrant protesters wave Union Jacks and listen to rock music. The Stand Up to Racism group said the anti-migrant protesters were “demoralised” and had ended their demonstration. The anti-migrant protesters are shouting “Send them home” and “Get out of our f*****g town”. The anti-migrant protesters have still been unable to set off on their march because of the scale of opposition.
In Bristol, mounted police were brought in to separate rival groups in the Castle Park, with officers scuffling with protesters. Saturday’s events come amid continued tension around the use of the hotels for asylum seekers. Regular protests had been held outside the hotel in recent weeks after an asylum seeker was charged with trying to kiss a 14-year-old girl, which he denies. Arresting asylum seekers on arrival, automatic detention and forced deportation to countries such as Afghanistan and Eritrea are among the proposals reported to be announced on Tuesday. They also include deals with third countries, which could include reviving the Conservatives’ Rwanda link-up, and sending asylum seekers to British overseas territories such as Ascension Island as a “fallback” option.
This combination of two booking photos provided by the California Department of Corrections shows Erik Menendez, left, and Lyle Menendez. A day after his younger brother was denied release, Lyle Menendez also saw California parole officials reject his bid for freedom, ruling he will remain behind bars for now for the 1989 shotgun murders of his parents. During his first-ever appeal to the state parole board, Lyle Menendez was questioned over his credibility. Like his brother, Lyle Menendez was denied parole for three years, but could be eligible to apply for an earlier hearing. “Historically, the parole board does not release people convicted of murder, and this case is no different.
