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Phil Leake

  • Data Journalist, BBC
As seen in: BBC, Bottom Line, MSN, MSN Australia, BBC News, MSN Malaysia, The Independent (UK), Yahoo Canada, Yahoo News Australia, Yahoo News Malaysia, Yahoo News New Zealand and
Data journalist @BBCNews. Previously @pasport & @ONS. @shrewsburytown supporter.

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Will AI help you do your job or replace you?

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By Faisal Islam Verified, Phil Leake, Miguel Roca-Terry, Jess Carr
| Yahoo Finance Verified
Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies are making vast claims about the ability of their tools to replace human labour. Some jobs will be automated, others will be "augmented". The bosses of the world's biggest companies are diverting vast sums into these tools, partly with the knowledge that they could save money on headcount.
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Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households - is your area affected?

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By Mark Poynting Verified, Jess Carr, Phil Leake
| Yahoo Verified
Hosepipe bans have been introduced in parts of south-east England as successive heatwaves have left water supplies under strain in parts of the UK. But while spring and early summer have been relatively dry for much of the country - with temperatures regularly exceeding 30C - winter was much wetter than usual. More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans. This means hosepipes cannot be used for watering gardens, washing vehicles and windows and filling pools.
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From mouthwash to hair dye: How weight-loss jabs are changing shopping habits

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By Daniel Thomas Verified, Phil Leake, Jess Carr, Katherine U. Gaynor, Zoe Bartholomew
| MSN Australia Verified
Daniel Thomas; Phil Leake; Jess Carr; Katherine Gaynor; Zoe Bartholomew - BBC News Weight-loss medications have surged in popularity over the last few years, with more than two million people in the UK now using them. But while drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro have helped people reduce their weight , they also seem to be reshaping some users' spending habits. Below, the BBC looks at some of the latest research on the trend, using graphics to illustrate the findings.
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