Second Tory candidate looked into over election betting Reuters Chris Mason Political editor @ChrisMasonBBC Sam Francis Political reporter @DavidSamFrancis 3 hours ago A second Conservative candidate is being looked into by the Gambling Commission over a bet relating to the timing of the general election, the BBC can reveal. Laura Saunders is the party’s candidate… Continue reading Second Tory candidate looked into over election betting
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SNP manifesto: Majority of seats would trigger independence talks
SNP manifesto: Majority of seats would trigger independence talks This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Megan Bonar BBC Scotland News 6 hours ago Comments John Swinney has said the Scottish government will be “empowered” to begin negotiations for a second independence referendum if… Continue reading SNP manifesto: Majority of seats would trigger independence talks
Inflation falls to lowest level in almost three years
Inflation falls to lowest level in almost three years Getty Images Tom Espiner BBC business reporter Faisal Islam Economics editor @faisalislam 19 June 2024, 07:01 BST Comments Updated 32 minutes ago Inflation has hit the Bank of England’s target for the first time in almost three years. Prices rose at 2% in the year to… Continue reading Inflation falls to lowest level in almost three years
Don’t blame us for people suffering – London hospital hackers
Don’t blame us for people suffering – London hospital hackers Joe Tidy Cyber correspondent, BBC World Service @joetidy 8 minutes ago The cyber criminals responsible for causing major disruption at London hospitals say they are “sorry for all the harm caused” but are “not to blame”. The ransomware gang spoke to the BBC on encrypted… Continue reading Don’t blame us for people suffering – London hospital hackers
Major Tory donor tells BBC he is voting Labour
Major Tory donor tells BBC he is voting Labour This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Chris Mason Political editor @ChrisMasonBBC Isabella Allen Senior Political Producer 5 hours ago A billionaire who gave the Conservatives £500,000 before the last general election has told the… Continue reading Major Tory donor tells BBC he is voting Labour
Millions urged to register to vote on deadline day
Millions urged to register to vote on deadline day Getty Images Francesca Gillett BBC News 6 hours ago Comments Millions of people not yet registered to vote are being urged to sign up ahead of the deadline later. Tuesday is the last day for voters to register in time for the general election, with the… Continue reading Millions urged to register to vote on deadline day
Reform UK proposes ‘freeze’ on immigration
Reform UK proposes ‘freeze’ on immigration This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Jennifer McKiernan Political reporter, BBC News @_JennyMcKiernan 17 June 2024 Comments Nigel Farage has said the 2024 general election “should be the immigration election”, as he launched his party’s proposals in… Continue reading Reform UK proposes ‘freeze’ on immigration
Software giant Adobe accused of ‘trapping customers’
Software giant Adobe accused of ‘trapping customers’ Getty Images Natalie Sherman BBC News 5 hours ago The US government has sued software giant Adobe, accusing it of violating consumer protection laws with “hidden” termination fees and a convoluted cancellation process. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said the firm had failed to clearly disclose its terms… Continue reading Software giant Adobe accused of ‘trapping customers’
What does Nigel Farage really want?
What does Nigel Farage really want? Laura Kuenssberg Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg @bbclaurak “Farage no more wants responsibility than he wants a vegan cigarette,” a long-serving, maybe long-suffering, Brexit campaigner tells me. But the Reform UK leader’s longer-term aim appears to be to smash the Tory Party to bits. An exasperated senior Conservative says: “It’s… Continue reading What does Nigel Farage really want?
Ed Davey to face questions as parties lay out healthcare plans
Ed Davey to face questions as parties lay out healthcare plans As we wait to hear more from the shadow health secretary later this morning, let’s have a closer look at Labour’s NHS plans. The party is promising to deliver an extra 40,000 operations, scans and appointments a week in England – two million a… Continue reading Ed Davey to face questions as parties lay out healthcare plans