Ex-top official Robbins reaches settlement with government over sacking PA Media Becky Morton Political reporter 16 October 2026, 17:29 BST Updated 2 hours ago Sir Olly Robbins has reached an out-of-court settlement with the government, after he was sacked as the top civil servant in the Foreign Office over the vetting of Lord Mandelson to… Continue reading Ex-top official Robbins reaches settlement with government over sacking
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Toxic algorithms wouldn’t let them go – now Australia wants an off switch
Toxic algorithms wouldn’t let them go – now Australia wants an off switch To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Tiffanie Turnbull Sydney 2 minutes ago Warning: This article contains an account of living with an eating disorder Varsha Yajman was already self-conscious about… Continue reading Toxic algorithms wouldn’t let them go – now Australia wants an off switch
Banks expect to be hit with higher taxes in Budget
Banks expect to be hit with higher taxes in Budget Reuters Simon Jack Business editor 15 October 2026 2869 Comments Updated 20 minutes ago Chancellor John Healey is planning to increase taxes on the bank sector, senior banking executives have told the BBC. Healey has described banks as part of “the crown jewels” of the… Continue reading Banks expect to be hit with higher taxes in Budget
Equality watchdog writes to Greens over ‘Zionism is racism’ motion
Equality watchdog writes to Greens over ‘Zionism is racism’ motion PA Media Ewan Somerville Political reporter 29 minutes ago The equality watchdog has written to the Green Party asking for more information about a controversial “Zionism is racism” motion passed by members. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said it recognised that “many Jewish… Continue reading Equality watchdog writes to Greens over ‘Zionism is racism’ motion
Labour could end local coalitions with Greens over Zionism policy
Labour could end local coalitions with Greens over Zionism policy Getty Images Paul Seddon Political reporter 47 minutes ago Labour has said it will end power-sharing agreements with the Green Party on local councils, unless its councillors disown the party’s newly-adopted policy that Zionism is a form of racism. Labour says it will give local… Continue reading Labour could end local coalitions with Greens over Zionism policy
We are behind you and that will not change, PM tells Zelensky
We are behind you and that will not change, PM tells Zelensky To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Kate Whannel Political reporter 14 October 2026, 18:07 BST Updated 3 hours ago “We are behind you and that will not change,” Andy Burnham has… Continue reading We are behind you and that will not change, PM tells Zelensky
Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer
Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer Reuters/DOJ Laura Cress Technology reporter 4 minutes ago A Saudi national who worked for OpenAI appeared in court this week for allegedly planting a secret recording device behind a TV in one of the tech giant’s meeting rooms. Abdulrahman… Continue reading Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer
MI5 chief warns against overstating Russian interference in Brexit vote
MI5 chief warns against overstating Russian interference in Brexit vote Getty Images Becky Morton Political reporter 2 hours ago MI5 chief Sir Ken McCallum has said there was Russian interference in the the Brexit referendum, but warned against overstating its impact on the result. It comes after Prime Minister Andy Burnham provoked a backlash from… Continue reading MI5 chief warns against overstating Russian interference in Brexit vote
Burnham to push for new post-Brexit deals at EU summit
Burnham to push for new post-Brexit deals at EU summit UK Parliament/PA Jennifer McKiernan, Political reporter and Nick Eardley, Political correspondent 12 October 2026, 18:20 BST Updated 52 minutes ago Prime Minister Andy Burnham has told MPs that he will push for new post-Brexit deals with the EU at a summit next month. He said “deeper cooperation” on some… Continue reading Burnham to push for new post-Brexit deals at EU summit
AI minister warns ‘likely’ UK’s cyber defences will be breached
AI minister warns ‘likely’ UK’s cyber defences will be breached AFP via Getty Images Laura Cress Technology reporter 27 minutes ago The UK’s AI minister has warned it is “likely, if not inevitable” the country’s cyber defences will at some point be breached. Speaking at a press conference, Kanishka Narayan pointed to an incident of… Continue reading AI minister warns ‘likely’ UK’s cyber defences will be breached