Covid inquiry hears Matt Hancock wanted to decide who lived and died PA Media By Nick Triggle Health correspondent Former health secretary Matt Hancock wanted to decide “who should live and die” if the NHS was overwhelmed, the Covid inquiry has heard. The revelation came to light in evidence presented by Sir Simon Stevens, the… Continue reading Covid inquiry hears Matt Hancock wanted to decide who lived and died
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‘Macho’ culture at No 10 harmed Covid response, Helen MacNamara says
‘Macho’ culture at No 10 harmed Covid response, Helen MacNamara says This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Paul Seddon Politics reporter A “macho” culture in Downing Street harmed the UK’s response to the Covid pandemic, a top official from the time has… Continue reading ‘Macho’ culture at No 10 harmed Covid response, Helen MacNamara says
Sky and TalkTalk block suicide website linked to 50 deaths
Sky and TalkTalk block suicide website linked to 50 deaths By Angus Crawford and Tony Smith BBC News A leading UK broadband provider has blocked access for its 5.7 million users to a website promoting suicide. Sky Broadband says the forum will automatically be barred if home users are using its standard filters. A second… Continue reading Sky and TalkTalk block suicide website linked to 50 deaths
Sam Bankman-Fried pressed in court over past comments
Sam Bankman-Fried pressed in court over past comments Reuters By Natalie Sherman Business reporter, New York Sam Bankman-Fried struggled to account for the management of his now-bankrupt crypto exchange, FTX, as his fraud trial neared its conclusion on Tuesday. Prosecutors in New York finished questioning the 31-year-old, who made the risky decision to take the… Continue reading Sam Bankman-Fried pressed in court over past comments
Keir Starmer to set out policy on Israel-Gaza war amid Labour tensions
Keir Starmer to set out policy on Israel-Gaza war amid Labour tensions Reuters By Iain Watson & Becky Morton BBC News Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is to set out his position on the Israel-Gaza war, amid growing tensions within the party over the conflict. In a speech on Tuesday, Sir Keir is expected to… Continue reading Keir Starmer to set out policy on Israel-Gaza war amid Labour tensions
Covid inquiry WhatsApps paint picture of chaos
Covid inquiry WhatsApps paint picture of chaos Getty Images By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News Shambolic dysfunction in Downing Street, with thousands upon thousands of lives at stake. That is the claim, to the Covid inquiry, from some of those who worked very closely alongside Boris Johnson during the pandemic. They are painting a… Continue reading Covid inquiry WhatsApps paint picture of chaos
Leasehold law will be in King’s Speech, says housing minister
Leasehold law will be in King’s Speech, says housing minister Getty Images Housing minister Rachel Maclean has confirmed a bill to phase out some leaseholds in England and Wales will be included in the King’s Speech. The speech on 7 November will set out government plans for the coming year. Ministers have long-promised to change… Continue reading Leasehold law will be in King’s Speech, says housing minister
Sale of NHS data up to government, says tech boss
Sale of NHS data up to government, says tech boss Any sale of NHS data gathered under a £500m contract would be a decision for the government, the head of a US tech firm has told the BBC. Alex Karp said his firm Palantir would not have access to the data given the way its… Continue reading Sale of NHS data up to government, says tech boss
First Minister Humza Yousaf makes contact with family in Gaza
First Minister Humza Yousaf makes contact with family in Gaza PA Media Scotland’s first minister Humza Yousaf says he has finally made contact with his family in Gaza following a communications blackout. Mr Yousaf’s in-laws have been trapped in the territory since the deadly attacks by Hamas in Israel. The first minister said he heard… Continue reading First Minister Humza Yousaf makes contact with family in Gaza
Can Rishi Sunak’s big summit save us from AI nightmare?
Can Rishi Sunak’s big summit save us from AI nightmare? Getty Images By Zoe Kleinman Technology editor If you don’t know where you stand on artificial intelligence, you’re not alone. Will it save humanity or destroy us? The stakes are that high and the jury is still out, even among the world’s leading experts. Some… Continue reading Can Rishi Sunak’s big summit save us from AI nightmare?