Chris Mason: Brexit breakthrough is moment of political jeopardy

Chris Mason: Brexit breakthrough is moment of political jeopardy By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News “Let’s hope this is one of the last great rollercoaster moments of Brexit.” So said one government figure to me, anticipating an important moment today – but worldly enough to realise it’s not necessarily the end of the story.… Continue reading Chris Mason: Brexit breakthrough is moment of political jeopardy

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NI Protocol: ‘Final talks’ due between Rishi Sunak and Ursula von der Leyen

NI Protocol: ‘Final talks’ due between Rishi Sunak and Ursula von der Leyen Reuters By Lauren Turner BBC News Rishi Sunak and the European Commission president are due to hold “final talks” on a new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland on Monday, Downing Street says. The prime minister and Ursula von der Leyen will meet… Continue reading NI Protocol: ‘Final talks’ due between Rishi Sunak and Ursula von der Leyen

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Dominic Raab says he would resign if bullying claims upheld

Dominic Raab says he would resign if bullying claims upheld This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has said he would resign if an inquiry finds he has bullied civil servants. A senior lawyer is investigating eight complaints of… Continue reading Dominic Raab says he would resign if bullying claims upheld

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Sunak: I’m giving everything to get NI Brexit deal done

Sunak: I’m giving everything to get NI Brexit deal done Reuters By Lauren Turner BBC News Rishi Sunak says he is “giving everything” this weekend to secure a new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland, and he wants “to get the job done”. But the prime minister said no agreement had yet been made between the… Continue reading Sunak: I’m giving everything to get NI Brexit deal done

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Northern Ireland Protocol: New Brexit deal ‘inching towards conclusion’

Northern Ireland Protocol: New Brexit deal ‘inching towards conclusion’ This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Chris Mason & Lauren Turner Political editor, BBC News A new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland is not yet done but is “inching towards a conclusion”, Irish… Continue reading Northern Ireland Protocol: New Brexit deal ‘inching towards conclusion’

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NI Protocol: UK and EU appear to be on brink of new Brexit deal

NI Protocol: UK and EU appear to be on brink of new Brexit deal EPA By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News The UK and the European Union appear to be on the brink of completing a new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland. A No 10 source describes the negotiations as “positive”. King Charles had… Continue reading NI Protocol: UK and EU appear to be on brink of new Brexit deal

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Can mind-controlled VR games help stroke patients?

Can mind-controlled VR games help stroke patients? Cogitat By Zoe Kleinman Technology editor A system which can translate human brain activity into actions without any physical movement is being developed by a neurotech firm called Cogitat. When wearing a prototype headset, basic actions in virtual reality can be carried out by thinking about them. So… Continue reading Can mind-controlled VR games help stroke patients?

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Kate Forbes, Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf will fight SNP leadership contest

Kate Forbes, Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf will fight SNP leadership contest PA Media Three candidates will take part in the contest to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and first minister. MSPs Kate Forbes, Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf had all met the threshold for nominations by the noon deadline. The ballot of SNP… Continue reading Kate Forbes, Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf will fight SNP leadership contest

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European Commission bans TikTok on staff devices

European Commission bans TikTok on staff devices Reuters By Shiona McCallum Technology reporter Staff working at the European Commission have been ordered to remove the TikTok app from their phones and corporate devices. The commission said it was implementing the measure to “protect data and increase cybersecurity”. TikTok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, has faced… Continue reading European Commission bans TikTok on staff devices

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Keir Starmer unveils Labour’s five missions for the country

Keir Starmer unveils Labour’s five missions for the country Getty Images Sir Keir Starmer will outline the five “missions” he will put at the centre of his party’s offer to voters at the next election in a speech in Manchester. One of the Labour leader’s goals will be to make the UK the highest-growth economy… Continue reading Keir Starmer unveils Labour’s five missions for the country

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