Tories see big losses in last pre-general election test PA Media By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News The Conservatives have endured one of their worst local election results in a decade in the last big test of public opinion before a general election. The Tories lost nearly half the seats they contested, with only… Continue reading Tories see big losses in last pre-general election test
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Instagram courts TikTok users with algorithm revamp
Instagram courts TikTok users with algorithm revamp Getty Images Liv McMahon Technology reporter 22 minutes ago Instagram is overhauling its recommendations algorithms in what analysts say is an attempt to capitalise on TikTok’s woes. Changes to its system for suggesting content, particularly on Reels – its short-form video service – will prioritise original content and… Continue reading Instagram courts TikTok users with algorithm revamp
Polling stations open for local elections
Polling stations open for local elections Millions of voters will be casting ballots today. Among the highest profile contests are the by-election in Blackpool South, following the resignation of the former Conservative MP there and 11 races for regional mayors with power over transport, housing and strategic planning. For the first time mayors will be… Continue reading Polling stations open for local elections
Uber faces £250m London black cab drivers lawsuit
Uber faces £250m London black cab drivers lawsuit Reuters João da Silva Business reporter 19 minutes ago Uber is facing a multi-million pound legal claim being brought on behalf of almost 11,000 London black cab drivers. Litigation management firm RGL Management says the claim is worth at least £250m, with cabbies potentially getting £25,000 each.… Continue reading Uber faces £250m London black cab drivers lawsuit
Sunak rules out asylum seeker returns from Ireland
Sunak rules out asylum seeker returns from Ireland UK Parliament/PA Media By Chas Geiger BBC politics reporter The UK will not accept the return of asylum seekers from Ireland, the prime minister has told MPs. The Irish government has complained of a significant spike in the number of asylum seekers arriving in Ireland from Northern… Continue reading Sunak rules out asylum seeker returns from Ireland
First failed asylum seeker goes to Rwanda voluntarily
First failed asylum seeker goes to Rwanda voluntarily Getty Images By Paul Seddon Politics reporter, BBC News The UK has returned a first failed asylum seeker to Rwanda under a voluntary removals programme, it is understood. Under the scheme, announced last month, migrants whose claims are rejected are offered up to £3,000 to move to… Continue reading First failed asylum seeker goes to Rwanda voluntarily
Binance crypto boss sentenced to 4 months in prison
Binance crypto boss sentenced to 4 months in prison Reuters By Liv McMahon Technology reporter The founder of the world’s largest crypto exchange has been sentenced to four months in prison for allowing criminals to launder money on his platform. Changpeng Zhao resigned from Binance in November and pleaded guilty to violating US money laundering… Continue reading Binance crypto boss sentenced to 4 months in prison
Government denies losing track of likely deportees
Government denies losing track of likely deportees Getty Images By Harry Farley & Paul Seddon & Dominic Casciani BBC News Most of the asylum seekers initially earmarked for deportation to Rwanda cannot be immediately located, the Home Office has admitted. Documents show 5,700 asylum seekers have been identified in the initial cohort to be sent… Continue reading Government denies losing track of likely deportees
Race begins to replace Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s first minister
Race begins to replace Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s first minister Good morning and welcome to our live coverage, as the race to replace Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s first minister and SNP leader gets under way. As a reminder, Yousaf announced his resignation yesterday, saying he had “clearly underestimated” the hurt caused by his decision to… Continue reading Race begins to replace Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s first minister
Humza Yousaf quits as Scotland’s first minister
Humza Yousaf quits as Scotland’s first minister PA Media By Stuart Nicolson BBC Scotland News The search has begun for a new first minister of Scotland following Humza Yousaf’s announcement of his intention to quit the role. He made the decision after spending the weekend reflecting on what was best for the SNP, the government… Continue reading Humza Yousaf quits as Scotland’s first minister