Standards watchdog launches probe into £5m Farage gift [unable to retrieve full-text content]Parliamentary Standards Commissioner has decided to begin an inquiry into Reform leader Nigel Farage, the BBC understands.Published at Wed, 13 May 2026 12:07:38 +0000
Chris Mason: Why a coffee is overshadowing the King’s Speech
Chris Mason: Why a coffee is overshadowing the King’s Speech [unable to retrieve full-text content]The King will set out the government’s agenda in Parliament, but the political plotting continues. Published at Wed, 13 May 2026 10:21:24 +0000
Starmer prepares for King’s Speech as he faces leadership crisis
Starmer prepares for King’s Speech as he faces leadership crisis [unable to retrieve full-text content]King Charles III will attend Parliament to deliver the speech outlining the government’s agenda.Published at Tue, 12 May 2026 21:31:21 +0000
Smart glasses are ‘an invasion of privacy’ – Meta’s are selling better than ever
Smart glasses are ‘an invasion of privacy’ – Meta’s are selling better than ever After workers in Kenya, tasked with watching videos made through Meta’s glasses to create AI training data for the company, said they were being required to watch graphic content like sex and bathroom usage, people who own the glasses filed two… Continue reading Smart glasses are ‘an invasion of privacy’ – Meta’s are selling better than ever
At a glance: Starmer grapples with leadership crisis
At a glance: Starmer grapples with leadership crisis [unable to retrieve full-text content]The prime minister is fighting to stay on in No 10 as heavy election losses trigger a Labour revolt.Published at Tue, 12 May 2026 10:19:54 +0000
TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK
TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK “Advertising on our platform is already helping thousands of British businesses reach new customers, increase sales and create jobs, while our new ad-free option gives people greater control over their experience,” said Kris Boger, TikTok’s UK managing director. Published at Mon, 11 May 2026 13:15:30 +0000
British Steel nationalisation plans announced by Starmer
British Steel nationalisation plans announced by Starmer [unable to retrieve full-text content]The steelworks has been under government control for almost a year, but leglistation to nationalise it will be put forward this week.Published at Mon, 11 May 2026 11:22:01 +0000
Starmer to promise bolder action as leadership threats mount
Starmer to promise bolder action as leadership threats mount [unable to retrieve full-text content]The embattled PM will seek to persuade his MPs not to ditch him as Labour leader in a speech on Monday.Published at Sun, 10 May 2026 21:32:19 +0000
Labour MP challenges ministers to move against Starmer
Labour MP challenges ministers to move against Starmer [unable to retrieve full-text content]Catherine West threatens to challenge Keir Starmer herself, as minister Bridget Phillipson backs the embattled PM.Published at Sun, 10 May 2026 14:37:43 +0000
Is Starmer’s leadership under serious threat?
Is Starmer’s leadership under serious threat? Another, a veteran, said: “I take a day off and all hell kicks off. It’s all a bit of a fiasco. People are disorientated, cheesed off and fed up. There is a general view that in time Keir will have to go, but we don’t want blood on the… Continue reading Is Starmer’s leadership under serious threat?