<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/2443fa13-367f-4bc9-b76f-ce2608cd9c50,1784124715814/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C240%2C3656%2C2056%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='A woman with short hair smiles' width='620' height='349' title='Megan Rapinoe speaks during the Business of Women Sport Summit on April 23, 2024 in New York City.'/><p>Soccer legend Megan Rapinoe, in an article for Marie Claire, says her trans rights advocacy work has cost her a brand deal, alleging an AI program flagged

<img alt="Preview" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" src="https://mf.b37mrtl.ru/files/2026.07/thumbnail/6a5518a42030277c874e94cb.jpg" /> Businesses are racing to automate, but many staff are being left without the retraining, clarity, or safeguards needed to adapt <br/><a href="https://www.rt.com/news/642965-corporations-workers-ai-fear/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS">Read Full Article at RT.com</a>

<img alt="Preview" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" src="https://mf.b37mrtl.ru/files/2026.07/thumbnail/6a561395203027371a2df690.jpg" /> The EU has imported a record volume of Russian LNG months before its planned 2027 ban takes effect, the FT has said <br/><a href="https://www.rt.com/business/643018-eu-russian-lng-record-buying/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS">Read Full Article at RT.com</a>

<img alt="Preview" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" src="https://mf.b37mrtl.ru/files/2026.07/thumbnail/6a5549d42030277c56753546.jpg" /> Western banks have reportedly sued German firm Linde over losses after its pullout from a Russian gas project due to EU sanctions <br/><a href="https://www.rt.com/business/642964-western-lenders-germany-lawsuit-russia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS">Read Full Article at RT.com</a>

<p>Rain Newton-Smith calls for a new generation of public-private partnerships to fund major projects</p><p>Andy Burnham must avoid another “summer of speculation” on tax and spend that would spook British business, the chief executive of the CBI has warned.</p><p>As Burnham prepares to take up the Labour leadership on Friday, with a new cabinet to be announced on Monday, Rain Newton-Smith urged him to tread carefully.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/16/burnham-spe

<p>Rise in GDP follows a 0.1% decline in April, figures from the Office for National Statistics show</p><p>The UK economy grew by 0.1% in May, despite the impact of the Iran war on energy costs, official figures show.</p><p>The Office for National Statistics said GDP rose, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/12/uk-economy-gdp-shrank-april-iran-war-held-back-growth#:~:text=UK%20economy%20shrank%20by%200.1,growth%20(GDP)%20%7C%20The%20Guardian">following a 0.1% decline in April<

Microsoft and other tech giants are implementing frequent workforce reductions. These companies are simultaneously increasing investments in artificial intelligence technology. Many firms are reorganizing operations to adapt to the evolving technological landscape. This trend reflects a broader industry shift towards continuous workforce adjustments. Employees face uncertainty as businesses navigate AI integration and productivity demands.

Microsoft is instructing its sales teams to highlight its comprehensive AI platform. The company argues rival products from OpenAI and Anthropic are more limited. Microsoft executives claim their offerings provide lower costs and stronger security. They also state their platform helps businesses build and deploy AI applications. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella noted AI cost management will be a key customer concern.

<p>Tim Steiner speaks as shares in the online grocer slide nearly 15% on plunge in pre-tax profits to £17m</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/jul/16/uk-government-british-steel-public-ownership-gdp-economy-latest-news-updates">Business live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>The co-founder and boss of Ocado has insisted he has “no intention of being a puppet master” exerting control over its staff amid an apparent boardroom row over succession at the g

<p>Uber will offer taxi services and food delivery in 58 markets after deal completes, up from 34</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://viewer.gutools.co.uk/business/live/2026/jul/16/uk-government-british-steel-public-ownership-gdp-economy-latest-news-updates">Business live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>Uber has reached an agreement to take over the German takeaway company Delivery Hero in a $14.8bn (£10.7bn/€12.6bn) deal that would create a global food delivery giant.</p><p>The US tech fir