Chris Mason: Thunderbolt by-election transforms political weather Getty Images By Chris Mason Political editor This result transforms the Scottish political weather – and in so doing changes the forecasts some will make about the next general election. Yes, there are limits to what can be read into any one by election; Labour’s 17,845 votes in… Continue reading Chris Mason: Thunderbolt by-election transforms political weather
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Rishi Sunak defends his plan to ban smoking for younger generation
Rishi Sunak defends his plan to ban smoking for younger generation Reuters By James Gregory BBC News Plans to phase out the sale of cigarettes in England will be the “biggest public health intervention in a generation”, Rishi Sunak has said. The PM told the BBC there was “no safe level of smoking” when asked… Continue reading Rishi Sunak defends his plan to ban smoking for younger generation
The facts have changed, says Rishi Sunak, as he scraps HS2 leg
The facts have changed, says Rishi Sunak, as he scraps HS2 leg This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Henry Zeffman & Kate Whannel Chief political correspondent and political reporter, BBC News in Manchester “The facts have changed,” the PM has said, as… Continue reading The facts have changed, says Rishi Sunak, as he scraps HS2 leg
Smoking age should rise from 18, by one year every year – PM
Smoking age should rise from 18, by one year every year – PM Getty Images By Nick Triggle Health correspondent The age at which people can buy cigarettes and tobacco in England should rise by one year every year so that eventually no-one can buy them, the prime minister says. Rishi Sunak said MPs were… Continue reading Smoking age should rise from 18, by one year every year – PM
MrBeast and BBC stars used in deepfake scam videos
MrBeast and BBC stars used in deepfake scam videos By Tom Gerken Technology reporter The world’s biggest YouTuber, MrBeast, and two BBC presenters have been used in deepfake videos to scam unsuspecting people online. Deepfakes use artificial intelligence (AI) to make a video of someone by manipulating their face or body. One such video appeared… Continue reading MrBeast and BBC stars used in deepfake scam videos
Migration hurricane is coming, Suella Braverman tells Tories
Migration hurricane is coming, Suella Braverman tells Tories Reuters By Paul Seddon Politics reporter Home Secretary Suella Braverman has said a “hurricane” of migration is coming to the UK, in a hard-hitting Tory conference speech. In an address to party activists, she said moving to a richer country had become an “entirely realistic prospect” for… Continue reading Migration hurricane is coming, Suella Braverman tells Tories
PM continues to stall on HS2 announcement
PM continues to stall on HS2 announcement This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Becky Morton BBC political reporter in Manchester Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he will not be “forced into a premature decision” on the future of HS2. He told… Continue reading PM continues to stall on HS2 announcement
TikTok testing out advert-free monthly subscription
TikTok testing out advert-free monthly subscription Getty Images By Liv McMahon Technology team TikTok is testing a new monthly subscription which would get rid of adverts on the video sharing site. The BBC understands the Chinese firm is trying out the service in an English-speaking market outside the US, but has declined to comment on… Continue reading TikTok testing out advert-free monthly subscription
Don’t give up on HS2, Tory mayor Andy Street urges Rishi Sunak
Don’t give up on HS2, Tory mayor Andy Street urges Rishi Sunak This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Brian Wheeler Political reporter, in Manchester West Midlands Tory mayor Andy Street has said Rishi Sunak would be “cancelling the future” if he “gives… Continue reading Don’t give up on HS2, Tory mayor Andy Street urges Rishi Sunak
Jeremy Hunt to confirm national living wage to rise to £11 an hour
Jeremy Hunt to confirm national living wage to rise to £11 an hour Getty Images By Becky Morton Political reporter in Manchester The national living wage is set to increase to at least £11 an hour from next April, the chancellor is to confirm. In a speech to the Conservative Party conference Jeremy Hunt is… Continue reading Jeremy Hunt to confirm national living wage to rise to £11 an hour