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SNP conference: Humza Yousaf announces Scottish council tax freeze

SNP conference: Humza Yousaf announces Scottish council tax freeze This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Angus Cochrane BBC Scotland News Council tax rates are to be frozen across Scotland, First Minister Humza Yousaf has announced. The SNP leader made the announcement during… Continue reading SNP conference: Humza Yousaf announces Scottish council tax freeze

Cruise self-driving cars investigated after two accidents

Cruise self-driving cars investigated after two accidents Reuters About 600 self-driving cars made by a unit of General Motors are being investigated by regulators after reports of injuries to pedestrians. Self-driving cars made by Cruise may have been “encroaching on pedestrians”, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NHTSA said it had… Continue reading Cruise self-driving cars investigated after two accidents

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Call to help resettle more Afghans who worked with British military

Call to help resettle more Afghans who worked with British military Getty Images By Jack Fenwick BBC Politics Campaigners have called on the government to make it easier for Afghans who worked with the British military to be resettled in the UK. The main resettlement scheme is restricted to those deemed at significant enough risk,… Continue reading Call to help resettle more Afghans who worked with British military

Rishi Sunak to address Commons to outline UK response to Israel-Gaza crisis

Rishi Sunak to address Commons to outline UK response to Israel-Gaza crisis Reuters By Christy Cooney BBC News Rishi Sunak is to address MPs to set out the government’s response to the unfolding crisis in the Middle East. The session will follow a visit by the prime minister to show support for the Jewish community,… Continue reading Rishi Sunak to address Commons to outline UK response to Israel-Gaza crisis

Australia fines X for failing to crack down on child abuse content

Australia fines X for failing to crack down on child abuse content Getty Images By Mariko Oi Business reporter Australia internet safety watchdog has slapped a A$610,500 ($386,000; £317,360) fine on Elon Musk’s X for failing to cooperate with a probe into anti-child abuse practices. It comes after Mr Musk had in as post last… Continue reading Australia fines X for failing to crack down on child abuse content

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Massive rise in antisemitic incidents – Met Police

Massive rise in antisemitic incidents – Met Police EPA By Helena Wilkinson & Jamie Whitehead BBC News There has been a “massive increase” in antisemitic incidents in London since the Hamas attacks on Israel, the Metropolitan Police said. Between 30 September and 13 October there were 105 antisemitic incidents and 75 offences. In the same… Continue reading Massive rise in antisemitic incidents – Met Police

UK to deploy Royal Navy ships to Middle East to ‘bolster security’

UK to deploy Royal Navy ships to Middle East to ‘bolster security’ Alamy By Aoife Walsh BBC News The UK will send two Royal Navy ships and surveillance aircraft to the eastern Mediterranean in plans to “bolster security”, No 10 says. It comes after six days of violence following the surprise attack on Israel by… Continue reading UK to deploy Royal Navy ships to Middle East to ‘bolster security’

Call of Duty maker Activision to be bought by Microsoft

Call of Duty maker Activision to be bought by Microsoft Activision By Michael Race & Zoe Kleinman BBC News Microsoft’s revised offer to buy Call of Duty-maker Activision Blizzard has been approved by UK regulators. The Competition Markets Authority (CMA) said the updated bid had addressed concerns, after it blocked the original $69bn (£59bn) deal… Continue reading Call of Duty maker Activision to be bought by Microsoft

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Keir Starmer: I won’t build homes without GPs and schools

Keir Starmer: I won’t build homes without GPs and schools Reuters By Kate Whannel Political reporter Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has promised he would not allow new homes to be built without providing infrastructure such as GPs and schools. He likened the current situation to the “Wild West” where “developers decide where things are… Continue reading Keir Starmer: I won’t build homes without GPs and schools