Russia poses acute threat, new MI6 chief to warn The new chief of MI6, Blaise Metreweli, will warn of “the acute threat posed by Russia” when she makes her first public speech later. She will highlight so-called hybrid warfare, which includes incidents such as cyber attacks and drones suspected of being launched near critical infrastructure… Continue reading Russia poses acute threat, new MI6 chief to warn
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‘We were sacked from Rockstar North for trying to unionise’
‘We were sacked from Rockstar North for trying to unionise’ 3 hours ago Hope WebbBBC Scotland reporter BBC Former staff at the firm behind Grand Theft Auto have told the BBC that a “devastating” mass sacking took place allegedly because they tried to unionise. Some 31 employees were dismissed in October for what Rockstar North… Continue reading ‘We were sacked from Rockstar North for trying to unionise’
Reform claims to now have more members than Labour
Reform claims to now have more members than Labour 2 hours ago Becky MortonPolitical reporter EPA Reform UK claims it is now the largest political party in Britain, following reports Labour has lost more members. According to the Times newspaper, internal figures show Labour’s membership has fallen below 250,000. Reform said it had more than… Continue reading Reform claims to now have more members than Labour
UK economy shrank unexpectedly by 0.1% in October
UK economy shrank unexpectedly by 0.1% in October The UK’s economy shrank unexpectedly in the lead up to the Budget, according to the latest official figures. The economy contracted by 0.1% in October, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, whereas economists had been expecting it to grow by 0.1%. The economy also shrank by… Continue reading UK economy shrank unexpectedly by 0.1% in October
OpenAI makes $1bn deal to bring Disney characters to ChatGPT and Sora
OpenAI makes $1bn deal to bring Disney characters to ChatGPT and Sora 55 minutes ago Shiona McCallumSenior technology reporter Getty Images Disney has agreed to invest $1bn (£740m) in OpenAI as part of a deal which will let people use many of its iconic characters in the chatbot ChatGPT and video-generation tool Sora. It is… Continue reading OpenAI makes $1bn deal to bring Disney characters to ChatGPT and Sora
Ukraine at critical moment, European leaders say after Trump call
Ukraine at critical moment, European leaders say after Trump call European leaders say “intensive work” will continue in the coming days on a US-led plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war, after a joint phone call with President Donald Trump. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said… Continue reading Ukraine at critical moment, European leaders say after Trump call
People spending even more time online now than during the pandemic
People spending even more time online now than during the pandemic 8 hours ago Laura CressTechnology reporter Getty Images UK adults spent over half an hour longer online every day in 2025 than they did during the pandemic, according to an annual survey of internet habits by the regulator Ofcom. The Online Nation report found… Continue reading People spending even more time online now than during the pandemic
Major talks on changes to ECHR migration rules set to start
Major talks on changes to ECHR migration rules set to start 2 hours ago Dominic CascianiHome and Legal Correspondent EPA International talks to revolutionise how the European Court of Human Rights handles migration cases will begin on Wednesday. The British government is urging partners to modernise the way states tackle the continent-wide illegal migration crisis.… Continue reading Major talks on changes to ECHR migration rules set to start
Minimum wage should not go any higher, suggests Badenoch
Minimum wage should not go any higher, suggests Badenoch Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has questioned whether businesses can afford the current minimum wage and suggested that it should not increase further. In an interview with the BBC, Badenoch said she had increased the minimum wage when she was in government, but “a lot of businesses”… Continue reading Minimum wage should not go any higher, suggests Badenoch
Critical moment to ramp up support for Ukraine, European allies say
Critical moment to ramp up support for Ukraine, European allies say 13 hours ago Fiona Nimoni European leaders have said “now is a critical moment” to ramp up support for Ukraine and put pressure on Russia to bring an end to the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President… Continue reading Critical moment to ramp up support for Ukraine, European allies say