UK News Daily BRIT Awards Shine Manchester, OpenAI Expands to London, Publishers Form SPUR AI Standards, Engie Buys UK Power Network, and more...
Feb 27, 2026
Harry Styles and RAYE dominate the BRIT Awards in Manchester with a star-studded lineup. OpenAI establishes a major research hub in London, intensifying the global AI talent race. Leading publishers create SPUR to set standards for AI use in journalism. Engie moves to buy UK Power Networks in a big energy sector deal. Premier League clubs circle versatile defender Nnamdi Collins.
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BRIT Awards Return To Manchester With Star‑Studded Lineup
- The BRIT Awards return to Manchester's Co‑op Live with Harry Styles headlining and performances from RAYE, Olivia Dean and Mark Ronson.
- Early winners include Noel Gallagher as Songwriter of the Year and Mark Ronson for outstanding contribution.
OpenAI Chooses London As Major Research Hub
- OpenAI is making London its main research hub outside the US to deepen ties with UK talent, academia and government.
- London will advance Codex and GPT‑5.2 work and take ownership of safety, reliability and performance evaluation for model development.
London Push Reflects Global AI Talent War
- The move signals a global talent war in AI with high pay and equity incentives as leverage for researchers.
- OpenAI may offer competitive pay and equity and the UK promises fast‑tracked AI specialist visas and reimbursed fees to ease hiring.