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Free artificial intelligence training is being offered across the UK as the government prepares workers for technological change.

Ministers say success depends on businesses and employees choosing to take part. From today, adults can access short courses through an upgraded AI Skills Hub to use tools at work, including drafting text, creating content and automating administration.

Donald Trump has appeared to distance himself from remarks by senior figures in his administration about the killing of Alex Pretti.

The thirty seven year old intensive care nurse was shot dead by immigration enforcement agents in Minneapolis at the weekend, weeks after Renee Good was killed by another officer in the city. Comments by Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem prompted a furious backlash.

Slough Borough Council has faced significant challenges managing its assets to generate savings, an internal audit report says.

The audit and corporate governance committee met on Wednesday January twenty one to discuss findings from the internal audit team. The council has completed twenty three internal audit reviews so far during the twenty twenty five twenty six financial year.

Sir Keir Starmer is travelling to Beijing, the first visit to China by a British prime minister since twenty eighteen.

He is due to meet President Xi Jinping on Thursday. Around sixty British business and cultural leaders are attending, including HSBC, GSK, Jaguar Land Rover and the National Theatre. Downing Street says he will raise issues where interests and values differ.

EasyJet has been told to stop claiming carry on baggage fees are available from five pounds ninety nine after failing to show bags can be stowed at that price.

The Advertising Standards Authority said customers would assume the wording allowed cabin luggage. Separately, veterinary practices must publish prices for common treatments and hold an operating licence under Defra reforms.

Written by: MarkDenholm

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