Owen Paterson takes UK government to European court over lobbying probe Reuters Ex-minister Owen Paterson is taking the UK government to the European Court of Human Rights over a standards watchdog verdict that he broke lobbying rules. He resigned from Parliament last year after he was found to have abused his role as an MP… Continue reading Owen Paterson takes UK government to European court over lobbying probe
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Brexit: Rishi Sunak rules out deal that relies on EU law alignment
Brexit: Rishi Sunak rules out deal that relies on EU law alignment This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. The UK will not pursue any post-Brexit relationship with the EU “that relies on alignment with EU laws”, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said. It… Continue reading Brexit: Rishi Sunak rules out deal that relies on EU law alignment
FTX crypto exchange owes biggest creditors $3.1bn
FTX crypto exchange owes biggest creditors $3.1bn Getty Images Cryptocurrency exchange FTX owes its 50 largest creditors almost $3.1bn (£2.6bn), according to a court filing. The embattled firm, which filed for bankruptcy in the US last week, says it owes about $1.45bn to its top 10 creditors, but has not named any. The collapse of… Continue reading FTX crypto exchange owes biggest creditors $3.1bn
Health Secretary Steve Barclay defends delay to social care cap
Health Secretary Steve Barclay defends delay to social care cap This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. The health secretary has defended the delay to a cap on care costs in England, saying it will allow more funding for social care. Under the plans… Continue reading Health Secretary Steve Barclay defends delay to social care cap
Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt defends tax rises for middle earners
Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt defends tax rises for middle earners This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Becky Morton BBC political reporter Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has defended his economic package as “balanced”, after a think tank said it piled more pressure on “squeezed”… Continue reading Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt defends tax rises for middle earners
Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt warns of challenges as living standards plunge
Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt warns of challenges as living standards plunge 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 Families face “real challenges”, Jeremy Hunt has warned, as government forecasters predict the biggest drop in living standards since… Continue reading Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt warns of challenges as living standards plunge
China urges military veterans to work at iPhone factory
China urges military veterans to work at iPhone factory Getty Images By Wanyuan Song BBC News China wants retired military staff to help boost production at the world’s largest iPhone factory in Zhengzhou. The call came from a Veteran Affairs Bureau of the People’s Liberation Army in the same province as the plant. Output at… Continue reading China urges military veterans to work at iPhone factory
Autumn Statement: Tax rises and spending cuts are fair, chancellor says
Autumn Statement: Tax rises and spending cuts are fair, chancellor says This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced deep spending cuts and tax rises in an autumn statement he said was “fair” and would… Continue reading Autumn Statement: Tax rises and spending cuts are fair, chancellor says
MrBeast overtakes PewDiePie as most-subscribed YouTuber
MrBeast overtakes PewDiePie as most-subscribed YouTuber Getty Images By Tom Gerken Technology reporter MrBeast has ended PewDiePie’s reign as the YouTuber with the most subscribers – the first change at the top in almost 10 years. Swedish creator PewDiePie, whose real name is Felix Kjellberg, became the most-subscribed YouTuber in August 2013 with his gaming… Continue reading MrBeast overtakes PewDiePie as most-subscribed YouTuber
Dominic Raab facing two complaints over behaviour
Dominic Raab facing two complaints over behaviour EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock Dominic Raab has revealed that two formal complaints have been made about his behaviour during previous stints as a cabinet minister. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has agreed with a request by the justice secretary and deputy PM for an independent inquiry into the complaints. Mr Raab has… Continue reading Dominic Raab facing two complaints over behaviour