SNP facing ‘biggest crisis in 50 years’ – Mike Russell PA Media The president of the SNP has said he does not think independence can be achieved “right now” as police continue investigating the party’s finances. The former minister also admitted his party is facing its biggest crisis in 50 years. His comments follow the… Continue reading SNP facing ‘biggest crisis in 50 years’ – Mike Russell
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Scott Benton suspended as Tory MP after lobbying sting
Scott Benton suspended as Tory MP after lobbying sting Times newspaper Scott Benton has been suspended as a Conservative MP after he was filmed offering to lobby ministers for a fake company in a newspaper sting. Mr Benton had the party whip removed after referring himself to Parliament’s standards watchdog. It comes after a Times… Continue reading Scott Benton suspended as Tory MP after lobbying sting
Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell released without charge after arrest
Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell released without charge after arrest PA Media Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has been released without charge by the police, pending further investigation into party finances. Mr Murrell, 58, the husband of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon was arrested on Wednesday morning. He was questioned while police searched their… Continue reading Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell released without charge after arrest
Genesis Market: Popular cybercrime website shut down by police
Genesis Market: Popular cybercrime website shut down by police NCA By Daniel Sandford BBC News home affairs correspondent One of the world’s biggest criminal marketplaces used by online fraudsters to buy passwords has been closed down in a global law enforcement crackdown. Genesis Market sold login details, IP addresses and other data that made up… Continue reading Genesis Market: Popular cybercrime website shut down by police
Sturgeon’s husband arrested in SNP finance probe
Sturgeon’s husband arrested in SNP finance probe PA Media The husband of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested in connection with an investigation into Scottish National Party finances. Peter Murrell, 58, was taken into police custody on Wednesday morning. Police Scotland said officers were carrying out searches at “a number of addresses as… Continue reading Sturgeon’s husband arrested in SNP finance probe
UK failing citizens over hostage-taking, MPs say
UK failing citizens over hostage-taking, MPs say PA Media By Becky Morton Political reporter The UK’s response to the plight of those taken hostage is failing British citizens, a group of MPs have warned. The Foreign Affairs Committee highlighted examples of “ministerial clumsiness” and “hurtful comments” in its communication with families. Conservative MP Alicia Kearns… Continue reading UK failing citizens over hostage-taking, MPs say
Martha Lane Fox warns against hysteria over AI
Martha Lane Fox warns against hysteria over AI By Shiona McCallum Technology reporter Martha Lane Fox has warned against becoming “too hysterical or hype-driven” over artificial intelligence (AI). The tech pioneer instead urges more sensible conversations around its capabilities. She told the BBC she thinks there should be frameworks in place around AI but that… Continue reading Martha Lane Fox warns against hysteria over AI
Social care reform funding halved for England, government confirms
Social care reform funding halved for England, government confirms Getty Images By Helen Catt & James Gregory BBC News Funding promised to develop the social care workforce in England has been halved, the government has confirmed. In 2021 the government pledged “at least” £500 million for reforms, to be spent on training places and technology… Continue reading Social care reform funding halved for England, government confirms
Rishi Sunak criticises political correctness over grooming gangs
Rishi Sunak criticises political correctness over grooming gangs PA Media By Jemma Crew & Tom Symonds BBC News Victims of grooming gangs have been ignored because of political correctness, Rishi Sunak said as he set out plans for a police taskforce. Specialist officers supported by the National Crime Agency will be sent to help forces… Continue reading Rishi Sunak criticises political correctness over grooming gangs
Suella Braverman: No set date for stopping Channel crossings
Suella Braverman: No set date for stopping Channel crossings This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Becky Morton & Laura Kuenssberg BBC News Suella Braverman has refused to commit to a date for achieving the government’s aim of stopping small migrant boats crossing… Continue reading Suella Braverman: No set date for stopping Channel crossings