Model Context Protocol is an open-source standard developed by Anthropic that enables AI agents to connect with external tools, data sources, and services through a standardized framework.
OBR chairman quits after budget leak errorRichard Hughes resigned as chairman of the Office for Budget Responsibility after the watchdog accidentally released Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget analysis 45 minutes before her parliamentary speech.
'Rage bait' named Oxford's word of the year.Oxford University Press selected 'rage bait' as its 2025 Word of the Year, defining it as online content deliberately designed to elicit anger or outrage to drive engagement and website traffic.
WHO supports obesity drugs like Ozempic for adultsThe World Health Organization now recommends obesity medications like Ozempic.
Rail Regulator Reverses Decision on Manchester-London 'Ghost Train' After Public OutcryThe Office of Rail and Road has reversed its controversial decision to run Avanti's 7am weekday Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston service as a 'ghost train' with staff only.
Trump tells Maduro to resign or face militaryPresident Trump reportedly gave Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro an ultimatum during a November phone call to resign immediately and leave with his family or face military consequences.
Accenture Rebrands 800,000 Staff as 'Reinventors' in AI-Driven TransformationConsultancy giant Accenture has rebranded its entire 800,000-strong workforce as 'reinventors' as part of its strategic pivot to artificial intelligence leadership.
Wales Under 'Danger to Life' Amber Weather Warning as Torrential Rain Threatens Extensive FloodingThe Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for much of Wales, running until midnight Monday, with forecasters warning of fast-flowing floodwater posing danger to life.
UK and US agree pharma tariff dealBritain and the United States have agreed to a zero-tariff deal on pharmaceutical products, which the UK government states is the lowest tariff rate offered to any country for medicines exported to America.
UK manufacturing grows after over a year. Airbus shares fallBritain's manufacturing sector emerged from a prolonged downturn with PMI rising to 50.2 in November, marking the first expansion since September 2024 despite ongoing budget uncertainty.
Starmer Defends Long-Term Economic Vision Amid Budget ControversyPrime Minister Keir Starmer has declared that Labour's economic plan will require years to deliver fully, writing in The Guardian that the government will pursue a big, bold long-term strategy rather than quick fixes to renew Britain.
Corbyn's 'Your Party' chooses name, leadership modelLiverpool hosted the first conference of Jeremy Corbyn's 'Your Party'.