Rishi Sunak refuses to say if he uses private GP This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has repeatedly refused to say whether he uses private healthcare, insisting it is “not really relevant”. Mr Sunak… Continue reading Rishi Sunak refuses to say if he uses private GP
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Lawyers expect court challenge to anti-strike laws
Lawyers expect court challenge to anti-strike laws This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Lawyers say they expect the UK government’s planned laws on enforcing minimum service levels during strikes to be hampered by legal challenges. Unions could be… Continue reading Lawyers expect court challenge to anti-strike laws
Many Android phones to get satellite connectivity
Many Android phones to get satellite connectivity Iridium By Zoe Kleinman Technology editor A new partnership between the satellite phone firm Iridium and chip giant Qualcomm will bring satellite connectivity to premium Android smartphones later in the year. It means that in places where there is no mobile coverage, handsets can connect with passing satellites… Continue reading Many Android phones to get satellite connectivity
Keir Starmer embraces Brexit slogan with ‘take back control’ pledge
Keir Starmer embraces Brexit slogan with ‘take back control’ pledge This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Becky Morton Political reporter Sir Keir Starmer has promised a new “take back control” bill to transfer powers from Westminster to communities. In his first speech… Continue reading Keir Starmer embraces Brexit slogan with ‘take back control’ pledge
Amazon to shed over 18,000 jobs as it cuts costs, CEO says
Amazon to shed over 18,000 jobs as it cuts costs, CEO says Getty Images By Annabelle Liang Business reporter Amazon aims to shed more than 18,000 roles as it cuts costs, the technology giant’s boss says. He added the announcement was brought forward “because one of our teammates leaked this information externally”. The job cuts… Continue reading Amazon to shed over 18,000 jobs as it cuts costs, CEO says
Labour won’t spend its way out of Tory ‘mess’, says Sir Keir Starmer
Labour won’t spend its way out of Tory ‘mess’, says Sir Keir Starmer PA Media By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News Sir Keir Starmer is to warn that Labour “won’t be able to spend our way out” of the “mess” left by Tories – even though he recognises the need for investment. In his… Continue reading Labour won’t spend its way out of Tory ‘mess’, says Sir Keir Starmer
Senior Tories urge Rishi Sunak to prioritise childcare reform
Senior Tories urge Rishi Sunak to prioritise childcare reform Getty Images By Becky Morton BBC political reporter Senior Conservative MPs are urging Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to prioritise childcare reforms, arguing it is too expensive for parents. Robin Walker, chairman of the Commons education committee, said his party needed “a serious set of policies” on… Continue reading Senior Tories urge Rishi Sunak to prioritise childcare reform
Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to fraud
Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to fraud Getty Images By Natalie Sherman Business reporter, New York The former boss of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX has officially denied charges that he defrauded customers and investors. Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty in a US court to claims that he took customer deposits at FTX to fund his… Continue reading Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to fraud
NHS: Government urged to take action over pressures
NHS: Government urged to take action over pressures Hollie Adams/Getty Images By Charley Adams BBC News Ministers are under mounting pressure to respond to “intolerable and unsustainable” pressure facing the NHS. Senior doctors described the NHS as on a knife edge, with some A&Es in a “complete state of crisis”. The Liberal Democrats called for… Continue reading NHS: Government urged to take action over pressures
National Archives: Tony Blair said Putin should be on ‘top table’
National Archives: Tony Blair said Putin should be on ‘top table’ PA Media By Sanchia Berg BBC News Tony Blair argued Vladimir Putin should be given a seat at the world’s “top table” despite misgivings from officials, newly released files reveal. Papers released by the National Archives show in early 2001, the then-prime minister believed… Continue reading National Archives: Tony Blair said Putin should be on ‘top table’