Rishi Sunak to lift onshore wind ban as Tory MPs threaten revolt

Rishi Sunak to lift onshore wind ban as Tory MPs threaten revolt Getty Images By Helen Catt & Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to ease an effective ban on new onshore wind farms in England to see off a rebellion by Conservative MPs. Ministers are set to change planning rules… Continue reading Rishi Sunak to lift onshore wind ban as Tory MPs threaten revolt

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Electoral Commission failed basic security test before hack

Electoral Commission failed basic security test before hack Getty Images By Joe Tidy Cyber correspondent The Electoral Commission has confirmed it failed a basic cyber-security test around the same time hackers gained entry to the organisation. A whistleblower told the BBC that the Commission was given an automatic fail during a Cyber Essentials audit. Last… Continue reading Electoral Commission failed basic security test before hack

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Gavin Williamson ordered to apologise over bullying texts to Wendy Morton

Gavin Williamson ordered to apologise over bullying texts to Wendy Morton Getty Images By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Former cabinet minister Sir Gavin Williamson has been told to apologise after a parliamentary inquiry found he had bullied a colleague in texts. Sir Gavin quit as a minister last year after sending expletive-laden texts to former… Continue reading Gavin Williamson ordered to apologise over bullying texts to Wendy Morton

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X, formerly Twitter, to collect biometric and employment data

X, formerly Twitter, to collect biometric and employment data Getty Images By Chris Vallance Technology reporter, BBC News X, formerly known as Twitter, will collect biometric data on its users, such as a photograph of their face, in an update to its privacy policy. People signed up to its subscription service, X Premium, can choose… Continue reading X, formerly Twitter, to collect biometric and employment data

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UK economy made stronger recovery during Covid

UK economy made stronger recovery during Covid Getty Images By Karen Hoggan & Faisal Islam BBC business report and economics editor The UK economy made a stronger recovery during Covid at the end of 2021 than previously estimated, according to sharply revised official figures. Data has now revealed that the economy was 0.6% bigger in… Continue reading UK economy made stronger recovery during Covid

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Grant Shapps replaces Ben Wallace as defence secretary

Grant Shapps replaces Ben Wallace as defence secretary PA Media By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News Grant Shapps has pledged to “continue to UK’s support for Ukraine” as he takes over as defence secretary from Ben Wallace. It is Mr Shapps’ fifth cabinet job in less than a year, including roles as energy secretary,… Continue reading Grant Shapps replaces Ben Wallace as defence secretary

Disengaging with China not credible, says James Cleverly

Disengaging with China not credible, says James Cleverly This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Stephen McDonell in Beijing & Kate Whannel & Damian Grammaticas in London BBC News Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has defended talks with Chinese officials in Beijing, telling the… Continue reading Disengaging with China not credible, says James Cleverly

Google tests watermark to identify AI images

Google tests watermark to identify AI images Google DeepMind Google is trialling a digital watermark to spot images made by artificial intelligence (AI) in a bid to fight disinformation. Developed by Deepmind, Google’s AI arm, SynthID will identify images generated by machines. It works by embedding changes to individual pixels in images so watermarks are… Continue reading Google tests watermark to identify AI images

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