China blocks Meta’s $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus [unable to retrieve full-text content]It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner. Published at Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:21:42 +0000
Labour figures criticise calls for inquiry into PM’s Mandelson claims
Labour figures criticise calls for inquiry into PM’s Mandelson claims [unable to retrieve full-text content]The Conservatives say the PM misled Parliament “multiple times” and that the Privileges Committee should investigate. Published at Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:26:28 +0000
Starmer insists ‘majority’ of Labour MPs back his leadership
Starmer insists ‘majority’ of Labour MPs back his leadership [unable to retrieve full-text content]This week has seen increasing speculation among Labour MPs about Sir Keir’s judgement and leadership.Published at Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:43:41 +0000
Biobank data incident caused by ‘a few bad apples’, boss says
Biobank data incident caused by ‘a few bad apples’, boss says [unable to retrieve full-text content]Professor Sir Rory Collins said he was “angry” and “upset” about the incident, as both the bank’s boss and a participant.Published at Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:42 +0000
Assisted dying bill to run out of time as Lords hold final debate
Assisted dying bill to run out of time as Lords hold final debate [unable to retrieve full-text content]The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.Published at Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:10:43 +0000
UK and France strike new £662m small boats deal
UK and France strike new £662m small boats deal [unable to retrieve full-text content]The three-year agreement will see at least 50 riot-trained police officers drafted in to tackle violence and “hostile crowds”.Published at Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:02:34 +0000
Starmer admits No 10 asked about job for aide Matthew Doyle
Starmer admits No 10 asked about job for aide Matthew Doyle Labour MPs joined Sir Keir in chants of “wrong, wrong, wrong” as he sought to dismiss Badenoch’s attacks, but a number of the MPs on the green benches behind the prime minister did not join in with supportive cheers at what is normally an… Continue reading Starmer admits No 10 asked about job for aide Matthew Doyle
Xbox cuts prices for Game Pass but ends day-one Call of Duty access
Xbox cuts prices for Game Pass but ends day-one Call of Duty access [unable to retrieve full-text content]New Call of Duty games will be added to the subscription service “about a year” after release, Microsoft said.Published at Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:03:10 +0000
Key evidence from sacked official at heart of Mandelson vetting row
Key evidence from sacked official at heart of Mandelson vetting row [unable to retrieve full-text content]Sir Olly Robbins has defended his actions amid a row over the vetting of the former US ambassador.Published at Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:52:44 +0000
How will ‘product guy’ John Ternus evolve Apple?
How will ‘product guy’ John Ternus evolve Apple? [unable to retrieve full-text content]As Tim Cook announces his departure from the top job at Apple, these are the key challenges for new boss John Ternus.Published at Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:33:12 +0000