First MoT could be delayed to cut costs for drivers Getty Images By Chas Geiger BBC News Owners of new cars, motorbikes and vans could be permitted to delay their vehicle’s first MoT by a year, under plans to cut costs for drivers. The Department for Transport (DfT) is consulting on proposals to require most… Continue reading First MoT could be delayed to cut costs for drivers
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Elon Musk trial: Prospective jurors call him narcissistic, smart
Elon Musk trial: Prospective jurors call him narcissistic, smart Getty Images By Max Matza BBC News Prospective jurors in a civil lawsuit against Elon Musk have expressed mixed views of the Tesla boss, with some calling him smart and others saying he is “off his rocker”. Mr Musk, who is being sued by Tesla shareholders… Continue reading Elon Musk trial: Prospective jurors call him narcissistic, smart
Tech bosses could face jail after Tory MPs revolt on bill
Tech bosses could face jail after Tory MPs revolt on bill Getty Images Tech bosses could face jail time for failing to protect children online, after the government conceded to a backbench rebellion. Nearly 50 Tory MPs wanted to amend the Online Safety Bill to introduce two-year sentences for managers who fail to stop children… Continue reading Tech bosses could face jail after Tory MPs revolt on bill
UK government to block Scottish gender bill
UK government to block Scottish gender bill PA Media By Becky Morton & Paul Seddon BBC News The UK government has decided to block a controversial Scottish bill designed to make it easier for people to change their legal gender. UK ministers say the draft law would conflict with equality protections applying across Great Britain.… Continue reading UK government to block Scottish gender bill
Twitter: Five ways Elon Musk has changed the platform for users
Twitter: Five ways Elon Musk has changed the platform for users Getty Images By Zoe Kleinman Technology editor It is three months since Elon Musk swept into Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters – and the company has barely been out of the headlines. We have talked a lot about his opinions about the social network and… Continue reading Twitter: Five ways Elon Musk has changed the platform for users
Keir Starmer: The NHS must reform to survive
Keir Starmer: The NHS must reform to survive This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Becky Morton Political reporter Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said the NHS must reform in order to survive. He told the BBC the NHS should always be… Continue reading Keir Starmer: The NHS must reform to survive
UK to send Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine, Rishi Sunak confirms
UK to send Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine, Rishi Sunak confirms Getty Images By Jonathan Beale, Defence Correspondent, and Jasmine Andersson BBC News The UK is to send Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine to bolster the country’s war effort, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said. He spoke to Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky in a call… Continue reading UK to send Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine, Rishi Sunak confirms
Smart appliances could stop working after two years, says Which?
Smart appliances could stop working after two years, says Which? Getty Images By Shiona McCallum Technology reporter Smart appliances could stop working properly after just two years because manufacturers are failing to provide tech updates, according to Which?. Research by the consumer champion found products like expensive dishwashers, TVs, and washing machines – which might… Continue reading Smart appliances could stop working after two years, says Which?
Starmer to urge Sunak to put NI above ‘Brexit purity cult’
Starmer to urge Sunak to put NI above ‘Brexit purity cult’ Getty Images By Iain McDowell BBC News NI Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is to urge Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to put Northern Ireland “above a Brexit purity cult” within the Conservative Party. He will use a speech in Belfast to tell the PM… Continue reading Starmer to urge Sunak to put NI above ‘Brexit purity cult’
Rishi Sunak facing major Tory rebellion over internet safety law
Rishi Sunak facing major Tory rebellion over internet safety law Getty Images By Paul Seddon & Oscar Bentley BBC News Rishi Sunak is facing a major backbench rebellion over the government’s plans to prevent harmful material on the internet. Thirty-six Tory MPs are backing a plan to make social media bosses face prison if they… Continue reading Rishi Sunak facing major Tory rebellion over internet safety law