Business Desk

Royal Mail plans to cut up to 2,500 head office and support roles by the end of 2027 through voluntary departures, drawing criticism from labor unions.

The G7 has announced a coordinated release of 100 million barrels of oil and diesel reserves to stabilize surging fuel prices and market volatility.

Apple Pay has officially debuted in India in partnership with Axis Bank, bringing contactless device-based payments and tokenized security to local credit cardholders.

OpenAI has unveiled Dots, persistent AI assistants powered by the GPT-6 Astra model designed to manage complex tasks across digital ecosystems.

Anthropic's IPO prospectus warns that advanced AI systems could pose existential risks to humanity, dedicating 80 pages of the document to potential hazards.

President Trump unveiled plans for a $15 billion Essar Group steel plant in Iowa, slated to begin production by 2030 and create thousands of jobs.

UK diesel prices have reached a record 199.18p per litre due to geopolitical tensions and disrupted oil shipping routes, pushing family car fill-ups to £110.

The United Forum of Bank Unions has postponed its three-day nationwide strike following talks with the Indian Banks’ Association to form a high-level committee.

A federal appeals court affirmed the Pentagon's decision to designate Anthropic as a supply chain risk, barring its Claude AI from military operations.

OpenAI introduced GPT-6 Sol and Luna with 50% lower API costs than predecessors, offering specialized pricing for complex tasks and high-volume work.

Meta Platforms stock rallied after analysts raised price targets, driven by optimism surrounding the upcoming Muse personal AI agent and monetization strategies.

A technical failure at the Prestwick air traffic control centre triggered widespread flight disruptions across Scotland, northern England, and Northern Ireland on 21 September 2026.

A team from Hacktron AI used Claude to exploit a HEIF image vulnerability, gaining access to OpenAI employee accounts and GitHub repositories in under 72 hours.

The Bank of England maintained the base rate in a 6-3 split vote, balancing rising energy costs and inflation against the risk of stifling economic recovery.

Costco has broadened its U.S. delivery footprint by partnering with DoorDash and Uber Eats across 47 states while maintaining its membership requirements.

The Indian government has lowered windfall export duties on petrol, diesel, and aviation turbine fuel following a decline in global crude prices.

The Federal Reserve has implemented its first interest rate hike since 2023, signaling a potential prolonged tightening cycle as inflation remains above target.

OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind have partnered to establish shared AI safety protocols and shape federal legislation, navigating growing political and antitrust scrutiny.

Dario Amodei proposes a framework of third-party evaluators and government coordination to mitigate the risks of recursive self-improving AI systems.

The National Stock Exchange has finalized its long-awaited IPO with a price band of ₹1,700-₹1,785 per share, opening for subscription on September 17, 2026.