How my on-air ‘brain fog’ moment sparked a big debate 38 minutes ago Zoe KleinmanTechnology editor BBC When I rather nervously shared a personal post about dealing with brain fog at work on the social network LinkedIn last week, I had no idea that it would have such an enormous impact. It’s been viewed hundreds… Continue reading How my on-air ‘brain fog’ moment sparked a big debate
Can technology fix fashion’s sizing crisis?
Can technology fix fashion’s sizing crisis? 13 hours ago Shiona McCallumSenior technology reporter BBC Most women will relate to the misery of inconsistent sizing in high-street shops. A pair of jeans could easily be a size 10 by one brand and a size 14 in another, leaving customers confused and disheartened. It has led to… Continue reading Can technology fix fashion’s sizing crisis?
Reeves backs off from proposals to raise income tax rates in Budget
Reeves backs off from proposals to raise income tax rates in Budget 7 minutes ago Chris Mason,Political editor and Kate Whannel,Political reporter House of Commons Chancellor Rachel Reeves has decided against raising income tax rates at the Budget later this month. In recent weeks, Reeves had given strong indications she would increase the tax –… Continue reading Reeves backs off from proposals to raise income tax rates in Budget
Ministers urge PM to sack whoever was behind anonymous briefings
Ministers urge PM to sack whoever was behind anonymous briefings 33 minutes ago Chris Mason,Political editor and Kate Whannel,Political reporter House of Commons Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls from senior ministers to sack whoever was behind briefings to the media that the PM is facing a leadership challenge. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and Health… Continue reading Ministers urge PM to sack whoever was behind anonymous briefings
Danish man given suspended sentence for sharing nude film scenes on Reddit
Danish man given suspended sentence for sharing nude film scenes on Reddit 16 minutes ago Laura CressTechnology reporter Getty Images A Danish man has been convicted of sharing nude scenes from copyrighted films and TV series on the social media site Reddit. According to a police document seen by BBC News, the man – who… Continue reading Danish man given suspended sentence for sharing nude film scenes on Reddit
I have never authorised attacks on ministers, says PM
I have never authorised attacks on ministers, says PM Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he has “never authorised” attacks on his cabinet ministers, calling briefings against them “unacceptable”. The PM was speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions after some of his allies told numerous media outlets he could face a leadership challenge from another cabinet minister… Continue reading I have never authorised attacks on ministers, says PM
Streeting denies plotting against PM after leadership claims
Streeting denies plotting against PM after leadership claims 25 minutes ago Kate WhannelPolitical reporter Wes Streeting has said suggestions from the prime minister’s allies that he is seeking to challenge for the leadership are “self-defeating nonsense” and has urged Sir Keir Starmer to sack whoever is briefing the media. On Tuesday evening, friends of Sir… Continue reading Streeting denies plotting against PM after leadership claims
More than 90 prisoners freed by mistake since April
More than 90 prisoners freed by mistake since April 27 minutes ago PA Media A total of 91 prisoners were freed by mistake between April and October this year, according to new government figures. The data for England and Wales was published by the government ahead of a statement in Parliament on the issue by… Continue reading More than 90 prisoners freed by mistake since April
Cryptoqueen who fled China for London mansion to be sentenced over £5bn Bitcoin stash
Cryptoqueen who fled China for London mansion to be sentenced over £5bn Bitcoin stash 24 minutes ago Tony HanGlobal China Unit Metropolitan Police A woman, said by police to have bought cryptocurrency now worth billions of pounds using funds stolen from thousands of Chinese pensioners, is due to be sentenced this week for money laundering.… Continue reading Cryptoqueen who fled China for London mansion to be sentenced over £5bn Bitcoin stash
Second migrant sent to France returns to the UK
Second migrant sent to France returns to the UK A second migrant who had been sent from the UK to France under the government’s “one in, one out” deal has returned to the UK, the Home Office has confirmed. The man was detained immediately, having been detected by biometrics, and will be sent back to… Continue reading Second migrant sent to France returns to the UK