Local elections 2023: We need to reflect and do more, says Lucy Frazer after Tory losses

Local elections 2023: We need to reflect and do more, says Lucy Frazer after Tory losses This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Kate Whannel Political reporter, BBC News The government needs to reflect and do more, Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has said… Continue reading Local elections 2023: We need to reflect and do more, says Lucy Frazer after Tory losses

Local elections 2023: Labour eyes power after Tory poll drubbing

Local elections 2023: Labour eyes power after Tory poll drubbing This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says his party is heading for Downing Street after the Tories were hammered in local elections across… Continue reading Local elections 2023: Labour eyes power after Tory poll drubbing

Ex-Uber security chief sentenced over covering up hack

Ex-Uber security chief sentenced over covering up hack Getty Images By Tom Gerken Technology reporter Uber’s former chief security officer has avoided jail and been sentenced to three years’ probation for covering up a cyber-attack from authorities. Joseph Sullivan was found guilty of paying hackers $100,000 (£79,000) after they gained access to 57 million records… Continue reading Ex-Uber security chief sentenced over covering up hack

Meta putting child users at risk, says US regulator

Meta putting child users at risk, says US regulator Getty Images By James Clayton BBC North America technology reporter The top US data privacy regulator has accused Meta, the firm that owns Facebook and Instagram, of not putting proper parental controls in place. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) also said Meta should be banned from… Continue reading Meta putting child users at risk, says US regulator

Local elections 2023: Polls to open across England

Local elections 2023: Polls to open across England Getty Images Millions of people are expected to take part in local elections across England, when polling stations open at 07:00 BST. About 8,000 councillors are being elected in 230 councils, as voters choose who they want to run services in their local area. Voters in Bedford,… Continue reading Local elections 2023: Polls to open across England

Local elections 2023: Leaders to make final pitch to voters

Local elections 2023: Leaders to make final pitch to voters Getty Images Party leaders are making their final pitch to voters on the last day of campaigning for local elections across England. They are set to visit battleground areas before polls open on Thursday to elect around 8,000 councillors and four local mayors. The polls… Continue reading Local elections 2023: Leaders to make final pitch to voters

Rail strikes cynically targeting Eurovision, transport minister says

Rail strikes cynically targeting Eurovision, transport minister says This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Joshua Nevett BBC News Transport Secretary Mark Harper has accused the RMT transport union of “cynically targeting the Eurovision song contest” by calling strikes on the day of… Continue reading Rail strikes cynically targeting Eurovision, transport minister says