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Rishi Sunak has defended his Eat Out to Help Out scheme to the Covid-19 inquiry as a “micro-policy” and said he was not warned about the risks. Speaking to the inquiry, the Prime Minister insisted his policy, designed to support hospitality venues with the economic impact of lockdown, was “part of an overall package”. Referring to the semi-reopening of the UK in the summer of 2020, Sunk told inquiry counsel Hugo Keith KC: “This was a micro policy to make sure that capacity which scientists already said was part of an overall package which could be safely delivered, was actually…

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Ford will cut production of its all-electric pickup truck in 2024 in an effort to match consumer demand. Ford executives signaled in October during its third-quarter earnings call plans to “adjust” production of its all-electric vehicles and delay about $12 billion in investments due to softening demand for higher-priced premium electric vehicles. The automaker didn’t explicitly refer to the Lightning during the earnings call, instead pointing to other examples such as the reduction in Mustang Mach-E production and the decision to delay a second battery factory in Kentucky. A memo to suppliers, which was viewed and reported first by Automotive…

Norway, known for its stunning fjords and innovative spirit, is also a breeding ground for exciting startups. As we look ahead to 2024, here are ten Norwegian startups making waves in various industries, from sustainable fashion to cutting-edge technology.   1. Tise: Second-Hand Clothing Platform     Tise is a dynamic startup reshaping the fashion landscape with its second-hand clothing platform. It encourages sustainable fashion by facilitating the sale and purchase of pre-loved clothing, reducing waste and promoting eco-conscious consumerism. Tise’s user-friendly app integrates social media elements, making the experience engaging and community-driven. This platform not only appeals to environmentally…

Unlike its competitors, Mistral AI chose to make its model available as a free download instead of providing access through APIs. This approach empowers developers to run the model on their own devices and servers. French Artificial Intelligence (AI) startup Mistral AI has reached a valuation of $2 billion following the conclusion of a successful funding round which raised €385 million ($415 million) to further develop its innovative technology and open-source software. Significance of Mistral AI’s New Funding Round The funding round, led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and supported by initial backers Lightspeed Ventures, concluded on December 11, following a…

Nutrient runoff from agricultural production is a significant source of water pollution in the U.S., and climate change that produces extreme weather events is likely to exacerbate the problem. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign looks at how extreme rainfall impacts runoff and suggests possible mitigation strategies. “We look at more than a decade of precipitation events in the state of Wisconsin and quantify the increase in nutrient runoff right around the event and at the end of the growing season. Climate models predict that we’ll continue to see an increase in extreme events, and our works…

Former Gillingham manager Neil Harris is back in football – and he’s gone back up a division.Harris has been appointed head coach of League 1 Cambridge United on an 18-month contract.Neil Harris is back in football as Cambridge United’s new head coach. Picture: Keith HeppellThe 46-year-old replaces Mark Bonner who was sacked by the club last week following Cambridge’s 3-0 defeat at home to Lincoln and will take charge of this Saturday’s game against Charlton.Harris was sacked as Gillingham manager on October 5 after a 2-0 defeat at Crewe in League 2. He joined the Gills in January 2022 but was…

Location : The A428 westbound between the junctions with the M11 and the A1198 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Flooding. Status : Currently Active. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. Source link

Image Credit: Casey Flanigan/imageSPACE/Shutterstock/Jason Squires/Shutterstock Taylor Swift, 33, and her new boyfriend, Travis Kelce, 34, are in the holiday spirit! Hollywood’s latest “it couple” sent Swifties into a frenzy on December 11 after a new PDA photo of theirs from a recent holiday party landed on social media. In the loved-up photo, the Grammy winner puckered up and planted a passionate kiss on the football player’s cheek. Taylor Swift at Travis Kelce’s football game against the Buffalo Bills on December 10. (Jon Robichaud/UPI/Shutterstock) Meanwhile, Travis sweetly held onto Taylor by the arm and placed his opposite hand on her back.…

Terran Orbital CEO Marc Bell told employees Monday the company is not looking for a buyer in an effort to quash a report that it was seeking bids by the end of the month, according to sources who spoke to TechCrunch. Bell’s comments came during an all-hands meeting with staff, following a Wall Street Journal article that the satellite manufacturer was up for sale. “We are not looking for a buyer,” Bell said, according to sources who were at the meeting. Instead, he told staff that if the board (which he chairs) decided on a take-private deal, Bell and his longtime…