Ambulance strike: Union fury over minister Steve Barclay’s claims

Ambulance strike: Union fury over minister Steve Barclay’s claims This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Becky Morton Political reporter Ambulance unions have reacted with anger after the health secretary said they had “taken a conscious choice to inflict harm on patients”. Steve… Continue reading Ambulance strike: Union fury over minister Steve Barclay’s claims

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Rishi Sunak refusing to budge on pay as strike action escalates

Rishi Sunak refusing to budge on pay as strike action escalates PA Media By Kate Whannel Political reporter, BBC News Rishi Sunak has insisted he will not back down against striking workers, as nurses walk out in England, Northern Ireland and Wales for a second day. Nurses’ union boss Pat Cullen has urged the prime… Continue reading Rishi Sunak refusing to budge on pay as strike action escalates

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Rwanda migrant plan is lawful, High Court rules

Rwanda migrant plan is lawful, High Court rules PA Media The government’s plan to deport migrants to Rwanda is lawful, the High Court has ruled. Although judges dismissed challenges against the policy as a whole, they ruled in favour of eight asylum seekers. Lord Justice Lewis said the home secretary had “not properly considered” the… Continue reading Rwanda migrant plan is lawful, High Court rules

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December strikes: 1,200 army personnel to cover for ambulances and border force

December strikes: 1,200 army personnel to cover for ambulances and border force Getty Images By Adam Durbin BBC News About 1,200 members of the military are to cover for striking ambulance drivers and Border Force staff over Christmas, the government has confirmed. Ministers say the personnel will plug staffing gaps and keep front-line services running.… Continue reading December strikes: 1,200 army personnel to cover for ambulances and border force

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Why is Elon Musk spending his time on Twitter, not on the mission to Mars?

Why is Elon Musk spending his time on Twitter, not on the mission to Mars? Getty Images By Zoe Kleinman Technology editor I have been watching Elon Musk for a number of years – and more closely than ever in recent months, since he decided, seemingly on a whim, to buy the social network Twitter.… Continue reading Why is Elon Musk spending his time on Twitter, not on the mission to Mars?

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Twitter blocks users from sharing Mastodon links

Twitter blocks users from sharing Mastodon links Getty Images By Tom Gerken Technology reporter Twitter has blocked its users from sharing some links to its social media rival Mastodon. Mastodon is divided into groups, called servers, based on many topics including the UK, snooker, and security. Twitter has blocked links to some of the largest… Continue reading Twitter blocks users from sharing Mastodon links

Twitter blocks users from sharing Mastodon links

Twitter blocks users from sharing Mastodon links Getty Images By Tom Gerken Technology reporter Twitter has blocked its users from sharing some links to its social media rival Mastodon. Mastodon is divided into groups, called servers, based on many topics including the UK, snooker, and security. Twitter has blocked links to some of the largest… Continue reading Twitter blocks users from sharing Mastodon links

Twitter blocks users from sharing Mastodon links

Twitter blocks users from sharing Mastodon links Getty Images By Tom Gerken Technology reporter Twitter has blocked its users from sharing some links to its social media rival Mastodon. Mastodon is divided into groups, called servers, based on many topics including the UK, snooker, and security. Twitter has blocked links to some of the largest… Continue reading Twitter blocks users from sharing Mastodon links

Twitter blocks users from sharing Mastodon links

Twitter blocks users from sharing Mastodon links Getty Images By Tom Gerken Technology reporter Twitter has blocked its users from sharing some links to its social media rival Mastodon. Mastodon is divided into groups, called servers, based on many topics including the UK, snooker, and security. Twitter has blocked links to some of the largest… Continue reading Twitter blocks users from sharing Mastodon links