Pokemon Go maker Niantic cuts a quarter of its workforce Niantic By Annabelle Liang Business reporter The maker of the Pokemon Go video game, Niantic, says it will cut a quarter of its workforce as the gaming industry faces a slowdown in demand after downloads surged during the pandemic. The firm will also close its… Continue reading Pokemon Go maker Niantic cuts a quarter of its workforce
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Zac Goldsmith resigns with fierce attack on Rishi Sunak’s climate ‘apathy’
Zac Goldsmith resigns with fierce attack on Rishi Sunak’s climate ‘apathy’ Getty Images By Becky Morton Political reporter Lord Zac Goldsmith has resigned as a minister, accusing Rishi Sunak of being “uninterested” in climate change. It comes a day after the Tory peer was accused of undermining a Commons investigation into Boris Johnson. He was… Continue reading Zac Goldsmith resigns with fierce attack on Rishi Sunak’s climate ‘apathy’
Nadine Dorries and Jacob Rees-Mogg accused of interfering with Partygate probe
Nadine Dorries and Jacob Rees-Mogg accused of interfering with Partygate probe Getty Images By Becky Morton and Chris Mason BBC Politics Former ministers Nadine Dorries and Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg are among those heavily criticised by a Commons committee of waging a campaign to interfere with its investigation into Boris Johnson. The ex-PM quit as an… Continue reading Nadine Dorries and Jacob Rees-Mogg accused of interfering with Partygate probe
Cut low-cost broadband VAT to help more online, peers say
Cut low-cost broadband VAT to help more online, peers say Getty Images By Chris Vallance & Shiona McCallum Technology reporters Special internet deals for those on benefits should be free of VAT to get more people online, peers have urged. Those without internet are at a disadvantage when looking for jobs, for example, a report… Continue reading Cut low-cost broadband VAT to help more online, peers say
Daniel Korski pulls out of mayor race after Daisy Goodwin’s groping claim
Daniel Korski pulls out of mayor race after Daisy Goodwin’s groping claim By Becky Morton Political reporter Tory London mayoral hopeful Daniel Korski has pulled out of the contest, after being accused of groping by novelist and TV producer Daisy Goodwin. Mr Korski said he “categorically” denied the allegation against him. But he said he… Continue reading Daniel Korski pulls out of mayor race after Daisy Goodwin’s groping claim
Climate Change Committee says UK no longer a world leader
Climate Change Committee says UK no longer a world leader Getty Images By Justin Rowlatt and Greg Brosnan BBC News Climate and Science Government backing for new oil and coal, airport expansion plans and slow progress on heat pumps show that the UK has lost its leadership on climate issues, a government watchdog warns. The… Continue reading Climate Change Committee says UK no longer a world leader
Jail terms for sharing or creating explicit images without consent
Jail terms for sharing or creating explicit images without consent Getty Images By Shiona McCallum Technology reporter People caught sharing or creating explicit images without consent could face time in jail in England and Wales. Amendments to the Online Safety Bill will introduce a six-month prison term for sharing deepfake and revenge porn. This would… Continue reading Jail terms for sharing or creating explicit images without consent
Cost to remove a migrant £63,000 more than keeping in UK
Cost to remove a migrant £63,000 more than keeping in UK Getty Images By Becky Morton Political reporter It could cost an estimated £63,000 more to send a migrant to a “safe country” such as Rwanda than to keep them in the UK, the government has said. An economic impact assessment of the Illegal Migration… Continue reading Cost to remove a migrant £63,000 more than keeping in UK
Rishi Sunak urges people to hold their nerve on interest rates
Rishi Sunak urges people to hold their nerve on interest rates This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Dearbail Jordan & Sam Francis BBC News The UK Prime Minister has urged homeowners and borrowers to “hold their nerve” over rising interest rates aimed… Continue reading Rishi Sunak urges people to hold their nerve on interest rates
Mortgages: Banks promise more protection as mortgage rates soar
Mortgages: Banks promise more protection as mortgage rates soar Getty Images By Kevin Peachey & Jemma Dempsey BBC News Banks and building societies will offer more flexibility to struggling mortgage-holders as rates soar. The move comes after bank bosses met the chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, in Downing Street on Friday. Borrowers will be able to make… Continue reading Mortgages: Banks promise more protection as mortgage rates soar