Government to propose ban on no-fault evictions

Government to propose ban on no-fault evictions Getty Images Jennifer McKiernan Political reporter, BBC News @_JennyMcKiernan 2 hours ago England’s 11 million renters are set to get more security as Labour introduces a new bill to ban “no-fault” evictions. A Renters’ Rights Bill was introduced by the Conservatives but initial plans for a ban were… Continue reading Government to propose ban on no-fault evictions

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Sony reveals much more expensive and powerful PlayStation 5 Pro

Sony reveals much more expensive and powerful PlayStation 5 Pro Sony Tom Gerken Technology reporter 10 September 2024, 16:40 BST Updated 46 minutes ago After years of rumour, speculation and hype, Sony has confirmed it is launching a more powerful – and much more expensive – version of its hugely popular PlayStation 5 console. The… Continue reading Sony reveals much more expensive and powerful PlayStation 5 Pro

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Last night in jail for early release prisoners

Last night in jail for early release prisoners Dominic Casciani Home and Legal Correspondent @BBCDomC 9 September 2024 Chris Mason: Prison release plans spark fears but for ministers it is the only option 2 hours ago Up to 1,750 offenders are spending their last night in prison before being released under the Ministry of Justice’s… Continue reading Last night in jail for early release prisoners

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More bus services could come under control of councils under planned law

More bus services could come under control of councils under planned law Getty Images Katy Austin & Lora Jones Transport correspondent & Business reporter, BBC News 9 September 2024, 00:46 BST Comments Updated 46 minutes ago More local authorities in England are to be given powers to take control of bus services under legislation being… Continue reading More bus services could come under control of councils under planned law

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Starmer faces union pressure over winter fuel payment cut

Starmer faces union pressure over winter fuel payment cut This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Zoe Conway in Brighton & André Rhoden-Paul BBC News 8 September 2024 Updated 1 hour ago Leaders of two of the biggest unions have added further pressure on… Continue reading Starmer faces union pressure over winter fuel payment cut

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PM defends ‘tough decision’ over winter fuel cut

PM defends ‘tough decision’ over winter fuel cut This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg @bbclaurak 8 September 2024, 05:37 BST Updated 30 minutes ago The prime minister has told the BBC his new government is “going… Continue reading PM defends ‘tough decision’ over winter fuel cut

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NHS ‘broken’ by past governments, Starmer tells BBC

NHS ‘broken’ by past governments, Starmer tells BBC This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg Hugh Pym Health editor @bbcHughPym 7 September 2024, 18:00 BST Updated 2 hours ago The NHS in England has been “broken” by… Continue reading NHS ‘broken’ by past governments, Starmer tells BBC

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Thieves snatched his phone in London – it was in China a month later

Thieves snatched his phone in London – it was in China a month later Akara Etteh Graham Fraser Technology reporter Tom Gerken Technology reporter 7 September 2024, 00:49 BST Updated 20 minutes ago Early on a Saturday morning in April, Akara Etteh was checking his phone as he came out of Holborn tube station, in… Continue reading Thieves snatched his phone in London – it was in China a month later

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Keir Starmer facing flashpoints with the unions

Keir Starmer facing flashpoints with the unions Getty Images Iain Watson Political correspondent 9 minutes ago The political wing of the trade union movement has been elected to power for the first time in 14 years. So many delegates at next week’s Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Brighton will blend celebration with anticipation. But the… Continue reading Keir Starmer facing flashpoints with the unions

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Trump says Musk could head ‘government efficiency’ force

Trump says Musk could head ‘government efficiency’ force Reuters Kayla Epstein and Natalie Sherman BBC News Reporting from New York 57 minutes ago Donald Trump said he would enlist Elon Musk to run a “government efficiency commission” if he wins a second term as US president. Speaking to the Economic Club of New York on… Continue reading Trump says Musk could head ‘government efficiency’ force

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