The Brain Drain

The Brain Drain

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Is it time to press pause on AI data centres?

A new generation of 'mega' data centres is poised to be rolled out across the UK, designed to capitalise on the growth of Artificial Intelligence. But although the government is rolling out the red carpet for tech investors, seeing their arrival as essential for growth, Adrian Go ...  Show more

The fugitive fraudster who stole from you

The Government’s anti-corruption champion Dame Margaret Hodge has accused one of the UK’s most prolific tax fraudsters of “abusing the justice system”. Arif Patel, originally from Preston but now on the run in Dubai, led a gang running an elaborate carousel fraud operation, steal ...  Show more

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