Wednesday February 25, 2026
One in four councils to miss food waste collection deadline
Local authorities blame the delays on a lack of funding and a shortage of bin lorries.
Not even potholes will hold up self-driving cars, UK firm predicts
Wayve says it's confident all cars will one day be autonomous, as it announced more than a £1bn in additional investment.
Gucci criticised for 'AI slop' images ahead of major fashion show
Users of social media - where the marketing campaign has been launched - say it is out of keeping with Gucci's reputation for luxury.
Why scientists fear Emperor penguins' annual moult may be killing them
Each year the birds must stay on floating ice long enough to replace their weather-beaten feathers.
Scotland's plan to install heat pumps 'too slow' - climate advisers
Independent climate change advisors say the Scottish government needs to ramp up the rollout of heat pumps immediately.
Shein's elusive boss hails Chinese roots in rare public appearance
His speech follows years of the firm focusing away from China as it moved its headquarters to Singapore.
Tuesday February 24, 2026
US threatens Anthropic with deadline in dispute on AI safeguards
The AI developer laid out red lines on military use of its products, a source said.
Discord delays age verification plans after user outcry
Users were unhappy about plans for age verification to require facial or ID scans.
Google apologises for Baftas alert to 'see more' on racial slur
Google said the news alert was an error that should not have happened.
