Downing Street insists most Tory MPs support Sunak as leader

Downing Street insists most Tory MPs support Sunak as leader UK Parliament/Maria Unger By Becky Morton Political reporter Downing Street has insisted most Tory MPs support Rishi Sunak’s leadership, after a former cabinet minister called for the PM to be ousted. Sir Simon Clarke has warned the party will be “massacred” at the next general… Continue reading Downing Street insists most Tory MPs support Sunak as leader

Simon Clarke’s call for Rishi Sunak to go sparks backlash

Simon Clarke’s call for Rishi Sunak to go sparks backlash UK Parliament via Reuters By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News A senior Tory MP has called for his party to replace Rishi Sunak as prime minister or be “massacred” in the general election. Writing in the Telegraph, former cabinet minister Sir Simon Clarke said… Continue reading Simon Clarke’s call for Rishi Sunak to go sparks backlash

China appears to U-turn on strict gaming rules proposals

China appears to U-turn on strict gaming rules proposals Getty Images By Imran Rahman-Jones BBC News China has reportedly backtracked on introducing strict rules on video gaming after draft legislation was removed from the regulator’s website. The National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) had proposed rules aimed at limiting the amount of money and time… Continue reading China appears to U-turn on strict gaming rules proposals

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Laura Kuenssberg: Why is Humza Yousaf predicting ‘inevitable’ Keir Starmer victory?

Laura Kuenssberg: Why is Humza Yousaf predicting ‘inevitable’ Keir Starmer victory? Getty Images By Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg Something strange is happening in part of the UK. Normally, when we ask politicians who they think will win an election they are performatively shy. “Ooh, I couldn’t possibly say,” or, “You should know… Continue reading Laura Kuenssberg: Why is Humza Yousaf predicting ‘inevitable’ Keir Starmer victory?

Amazon takeover of iRobot to be blocked by EU

Amazon takeover of iRobot to be blocked by EU Getty Images By Shiona McCallum Technology reporter Amazon’s takeover of vacuum cleaner maker iRobot is set to be blocked by the European Union’s competition watchdog, the BBC understands. It’s a blow to the tech giant, which was previously given the all-clear for the purchase by the… Continue reading Amazon takeover of iRobot to be blocked by EU

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt hints at further tax cuts

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt hints at further tax cuts Getty Images By Vishala Sri-Pathma Business reporter The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has given strong hints that he wants to cut taxes in the spring Budget. Mr Hunt said that countries with lower taxes have more “dynamic, faster growing economies”. In the Autumn Statement, the chancellor reduced national… Continue reading Chancellor Jeremy Hunt hints at further tax cuts