Minister denies donor’s Abbott remarks ‘race-based’ Getty Images By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News A top Tory donor’s alleged comments that Diane Abbott made him “want to hate all black women” were not “race-based”, a senior minister has said. Mel Stride said Frank Hester’s alleged comments “were clearly wrong” but people should “move on”.… Continue reading Minister denies donor’s Abbott remarks ‘race-based’
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Tory donor accused of racist Diane Abbott remarks
Tory donor accused of racist Diane Abbott remarks Getty Images By Paul Seddon Politics reporter, BBC News A major Tory donor has apologised after reportedly saying MP Diane Abbott made him “want to hate all black women” and that she “should be shot”. The Guardian reports that Frank Hester made the remarks about the then-shadow… Continue reading Tory donor accused of racist Diane Abbott remarks
Airbnb bans surveillance cameras inside properties
Airbnb bans surveillance cameras inside properties Getty Images Peter Hoskins Business reporter Airbnb says it is introducing a worldwide ban on the use of security cameras inside rental properties. The changes to the company’s policy will come into affect at the end of next month. The online rental platform says the move aims to simplify… Continue reading Airbnb bans surveillance cameras inside properties
Ex-Tory MP Lee Anderson defects to Reform UK
Ex-Tory MP Lee Anderson defects to Reform UK This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News Ex-Conservative Party deputy chairman Lee Anderson has defected to Reform UK. Mr Anderson was suspended as a Conservative MP after refusing to… Continue reading Ex-Tory MP Lee Anderson defects to Reform UK
US firm ends takeover interest in Currys
US firm ends takeover interest in Currys Getty Images US investment firm Elliott Advisors has walked away from making a takeover bid for Currys after being rejected by the retailer’s board “multiple times”. It had initially proposed an offer that valued the electricals chain at £700m, and then raised it to £757m. But Currys rebuffed… Continue reading US firm ends takeover interest in Currys
Home Office is dysfunctional, says ex-watchdog
Home Office is dysfunctional, says ex-watchdog This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Dominic Casciani Home and legal correspondent The Home Office is dysfunctional and in urgent need of reform, the recently-sacked independent borders inspector has told the BBC’s Today Podcast. David Neal… Continue reading Home Office is dysfunctional, says ex-watchdog
Theresa May to stand down as MP at next election
Theresa May to stand down as MP at next election PA Media By Graeme Baker & Paul Seddon BBC News Former Prime Minister Theresa May has announced she will stand down as an MP at the next general election. Mrs May, who led the country from 2016 to 2019 in the wake of the vote… Continue reading Theresa May to stand down as MP at next election
Budget leaves Labour seeking savings to fund pledges
Budget leaves Labour seeking savings to fund pledges Reuters By Paul Seddon Politics reporter Labour now intends to pay for its NHS and school breakfast plans through future savings to public spending if it wins power, Rachel Reeves has said. The party had planned to fund the flagship policies by replacing the UK’s current “non-dom”… Continue reading Budget leaves Labour seeking savings to fund pledges
Pornhub challenges EU over online content rules
Pornhub challenges EU over online content rules Getty Images By Shiona McCallum & Chris Vallance Technology reporters One of the world’s most popular pornography websites, Pornhub, is contesting new EU rules. Pornhub is facing new obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA), including strict requirements on age verification. The new rules apply to what the… Continue reading Pornhub challenges EU over online content rules
Hunt hails National Insurance cut but Reeves says people still worse off
Hunt hails National Insurance cut but Reeves says people still worse off The interview between Hunt and Amol Rajan ends with some disagreement over the state of the UK economy. Hunt’s asked whether his Budget has come close to meeting the scale of the challenges, at a time when the British economy is “ravaged by… Continue reading Hunt hails National Insurance cut but Reeves says people still worse off