‘I was addicted to social media – now I’m suing Big Tech’

‘I was addicted to social media – now I’m suing Big Tech’ By Angus Crawford and Tony Smith BBC News Hundreds of families are suing some of the world’s biggest technology companies – who, they say, knowingly expose children to harmful products. One plaintiff explains why they are taking on the might of Silicon Valley.… Continue reading ‘I was addicted to social media – now I’m suing Big Tech’

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Autumn Statement: Hunt does not rule out income tax cuts

Autumn Statement: Hunt does not rule out income tax cuts This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Joshua Nevett & Laura Kuenssberg BBC News Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has not ruled out cutting income tax in Wednesday’s Autumn Statement, as he insisted economic growth… Continue reading Autumn Statement: Hunt does not rule out income tax cuts

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Apple to bridge message divide – but keeps green bubbles

Apple to bridge message divide – but keeps green bubbles Getty Images By Liv McMahon Technology reporter Hopes have risen that the era of green and blue message bubbles on iPhones might eventually come to an end. Currently only iMessages from iPhones have blue bubbles. Apple says it will support a new messaging standard that… Continue reading Apple to bridge message divide – but keeps green bubbles

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Rishi Sunak denies ‘tinkering’ to save Rwanda plan

Rishi Sunak denies ‘tinkering’ to save Rwanda plan This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News Rishi Sunak has denied “tinkering” with the government’s Rwanda plan after his sacked former home secretary accused him of failing to take… Continue reading Rishi Sunak denies ‘tinkering’ to save Rwanda plan

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Labour united despite Gaza resignations, says John Healey

Labour united despite Gaza resignations, says John Healey UK Parliament By Sam Francis Political reporter The Labour party remains united despite a series of frontbench resignations over the Israel-Gaza war, the shadow defence secretary has said. Ten of the party’s frontbenchers quit to vote for an SNP motion in the Commons calling for a ceasefire… Continue reading Labour united despite Gaza resignations, says John Healey

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Keir Starmer suffers major Labour rebellion over Gaza ceasefire vote

Keir Starmer suffers major Labour rebellion over Gaza ceasefire vote UK Parliament By Paul Seddon Politics reporter, BBC News Sir Keir Starmer has suffered a major rebellion over his stance on the Israel-Gaza war, with 56 of his MPs voting for an immediate ceasefire. Jess Phillips, Afzal Khan and Yasmin Qureshi were among shadow ministers… Continue reading Keir Starmer suffers major Labour rebellion over Gaza ceasefire vote

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Meta calls for parental control laws for under-16s

Meta calls for parental control laws for under-16s Getty Images By Tom Gerken Technology reporter Meta has called for laws that would force app stores to get parental approval when a child downloads an app. The proposal would put app stores, like those run by Apple and Google, on the hook for implementing parental controls… Continue reading Meta calls for parental control laws for under-16s

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Rishi Sunak defends asylum plans as Tory MPs’ vent anger

Rishi Sunak defends asylum plans as Tory MPs’ vent anger This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Joshua Nevett Political reporter Rishi Sunak has rejected calls to drop his plans to stop migrant crossings after the Supreme Court ruled his flagship asylum policy… Continue reading Rishi Sunak defends asylum plans as Tory MPs’ vent anger

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David Cameron to return to cabinet table after seven years

David Cameron to return to cabinet table after seven years Getty Images By George Wright BBC News New Foreign Secretary David Cameron will return to the cabinet table for the first time in more than seven years this morning after his dramatic recall to government. His appointment came as part of a cabinet reshuffle by… Continue reading David Cameron to return to cabinet table after seven years

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David Cameron vows to support Rishi Sunak after surprise cabinet comeback

David Cameron vows to support Rishi Sunak after surprise cabinet comeback This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Joshua Nevett Political reporter David Cameron has said he wants to support Prime Minister Rishi Sunak “at a hard time”, after making a dramatic comeback… Continue reading David Cameron vows to support Rishi Sunak after surprise cabinet comeback

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