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Microsoft's AI Costs Spook Investors, Stock Takes a Dive - Professional coverage
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Microsoft’s AI Costs Spook Investors, Stock Takes a Dive

According to MarketWatch, Microsoft's stock fell sharply, down about 7% in after-hours trading following its December-quarter earnings report. This drop…

Overpath raises €1.6M to fix sales teams with AI - Professional coverage
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Overpath raises €1.6M to fix sales teams with AI

According to Silicon Republic, Dublin-based startup Overpath has raised €1.6 million in a funding round led by venture firm Elkstone,…

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LVGL and Renesas are making embedded HMIs way easier

According to Embedded Computing Design, the open-source Light and Versatile Graphics Library (LVGL) is a key framework for building modern…

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Greater Manchester Police Deploy Live Facial Recognition Vans to Combat Retail Crime

Greater Manchester Police have introduced live facial recognition vans in Sale town center as part of a crackdown on criminal activity. The technology, reportedly provided by the Home Office, aims to identify suspects and safeguard vulnerable individuals. Sources indicate this marks the first deployment of such systems in the Greater Manchester area.

Facial Recognition Technology Deployed in Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester Police have begun using live facial recognition (LFR) technology for the first time in the region, according to reports. The deployment comes as officers tackle a significant increase in shoplifting incidents in Sale town centre, with sources indicating the force has received two specialized LFR vans from the Home Office to support these efforts.

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UK Government Borrowing Hits £20.2 Billion in September Amid Rising Debt Costs

UK government borrowing surged to £20.2 billion in September, the highest level for the month since 2020. Rising debt interest payments and increased welfare costs contributed to the budget deficit, according to official statistics. The figures present challenges for Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of November’s budget announcement.

September Borrowing Reaches Five-Year Peak

The UK government’s borrowing requirements reached their highest September level in five years, according to Office for National Statistics data released this week. Public sector net borrowing reportedly hit £20.2 billion last month, representing a £1.6 billion increase compared to September 2023 and marking the highest borrowing figure for September since 2020.

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EU Set to Exempt Small Farmers from Deforestation Regulations Amid Implementation Delays

European Union officials are preparing significant revisions to the bloc’s deforestation legislation, including exemptions for small-scale farmers. The law’s implementation has been postponed to 2026 following pressure from trading partners and technical challenges with the mandatory registration system.

Major Revisions to EU Deforestation Legislation

The European Union is preparing to exempt small-scale agricultural producers from key requirements of its landmark deforestation law, according to multiple officials familiar with the negotiations. The development comes as Brussels delays the legislation’s implementation for the second time, pushing the enforcement date to January 2026.