The Sims at 25: How a virtual dollhouse took over the world EA/Maxis Laura Cress and Tom Richardson BBC News and BBC Newsbeat 4 February 2025, 00:01 GMT The Sims was never supposed to be a hit. Back in the 1990s, when creator Will Wright pitched the game to his bosses, they weren’t convinced by… Continue reading The Sims at 25: How a virtual dollhouse took over the world
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UK ‘not choosing between US and EU’, as Trump threatens tariffs
UK ‘not choosing between US and EU’, as Trump threatens tariffs EPA Kate Whannel Political reporter 3 February 2025 3125 Comments The UK is “not choosing between the US and the EU”, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said after President Donald Trump threatened the European Union with trade tariffs. Over the weekend, Trump announced… Continue reading UK ‘not choosing between US and EU’, as Trump threatens tariffs
AI-generated child sex abuse images targeted with new laws
AI-generated child sex abuse images targeted with new laws Getty Images Sima Kotecha Senior UK Correspondent 23 minutes ago Four new laws will tackle the threat of child sexual abuse images generated by artificial intelligence (AI), the government has announced. The Home Office says that, to better protect children, the UK will be the first… Continue reading AI-generated child sex abuse images targeted with new laws
Barclays outage affecting payments and online banking
Barclays outage affecting payments and online banking Getty Images Graham Fraser Technology reporter 2 minutes ago Barclays bank has confirmed it is experiencing IT problems which it says is affecting its app, online banking and payments in and out of accounts. The bank says it is also unable to provide help via telephone or its… Continue reading Barclays outage affecting payments and online banking
Ukrainians can bring children to UK as visa changes reversed
Ukrainians can bring children to UK as visa changes reversed Getty Images Becky Morton Political reporter 31 January 2025, 11:38 GMT Updated 54 minutes ago Ukrainians can again bring their children to join them in the UK, after the government reversed changes to visa rules. Last February – without notice – the government restricted eligibility… Continue reading Ukrainians can bring children to UK as visa changes reversed
Extra £100m funding announced as police warn of cuts
Extra £100m funding announced as police warn of cuts Kate Whannel Politics reporter Hannah Miller Political correspondent 31 January 2025, 06:00 GMT Updated 1 hour ago The Home Office has announced an extra £100m for neighbourhood policing in England and Wales, as part of its pledge to put more officers on the ground by 2029.… Continue reading Extra £100m funding announced as police warn of cuts
New crime of endangering lives to target small boat crossings
New crime of endangering lives to target small boat crossings This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Dominic Casciani Home and Legal Correspondent @BBCDomC 30 January 2025, 13:08 GMT Updated 4 hours ago Endangering lives at sea is to be a new criminal offence… Continue reading New crime of endangering lives to target small boat crossings
New oil and gas field consent was unlawful – judge
New oil and gas field consent was unlawful – judge James Cook Scotland Editor, BBC News 30 January 2025, 10:00 GMT 460 Comments Updated 5 minutes ago A court has ruled that consent for two new Scottish oil and gas fields was granted unlawfully and their owners must seek fresh approval from the UK government… Continue reading New oil and gas field consent was unlawful – judge
Reeves backs third Heathrow runway in growth push
Reeves backs third Heathrow runway in growth push This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Brian Wheeler Political reporter 29 January 2025, 11:33 GMT 350 Comments Updated 24 minutes ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed a third runway at London’s Heathrow Airport as part… Continue reading Reeves backs third Heathrow runway in growth push
Garmin users say smartwatches have stopped working
Garmin users say smartwatches have stopped working Garmin Tom Gerken Technology reporter 3 minutes ago Smartwatch firm Garmin is facing a backlash after customers complained their devices were not working. Some users reported seeing a blue triangle when they tried to turn on their watch, while others were stuck on its start-up screen. Garmin’s Fenix… Continue reading Garmin users say smartwatches have stopped working