Call of Duty maker Activision to be bought by Microsoft

Call of Duty maker Activision to be bought by Microsoft Activision By Michael Race & Zoe Kleinman BBC News Microsoft’s revised offer to buy Call of Duty-maker Activision Blizzard has been approved by UK regulators. The Competition Markets Authority (CMA) said the updated bid had addressed concerns, after it blocked the original $69bn (£59bn) deal… Continue reading Call of Duty maker Activision to be bought by Microsoft

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Keir Starmer: I won’t build homes without GPs and schools

Keir Starmer: I won’t build homes without GPs and schools Reuters By Kate Whannel Political reporter Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has promised he would not allow new homes to be built without providing infrastructure such as GPs and schools. He likened the current situation to the “Wild West” where “developers decide where things are… Continue reading Keir Starmer: I won’t build homes without GPs and schools

Jewish parents told to delete social media apps

Jewish parents told to delete social media apps Getty Images By Shiona McCallum Technology reporter Some Jewish parents have been told by schools to delete social media from their children’s phones in the wake of the Israel-Hamas conflict. One of the main concerns is over possible hostage videos being shared which they say could cause… Continue reading Jewish parents told to delete social media apps

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We’ll bulldoze local blocks on housing, says Keir Starmer

We’ll bulldoze local blocks on housing, says Keir Starmer This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Paul Seddon Politics reporter, in Liverpool Labour will need to override local opposition to deliver its plans for more housing, Sir Keir Starmer has warned. The Labour… Continue reading We’ll bulldoze local blocks on housing, says Keir Starmer

Chris Mason: Cautious Labour dares to believe it can win

Chris Mason: Cautious Labour dares to believe it can win Getty Images By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News “We need to be the smallest possible moving target.” It is a phrase I keep hearing here. And it is an insight into Labour’s mentality at this conference. Don’t create hostages to fortune. Don’t score own… Continue reading Chris Mason: Cautious Labour dares to believe it can win

Keir Starmer to make housing pledge in leader’s speech

Keir Starmer to make housing pledge in leader’s speech EPA By Paul Seddon & Henry Zeffman, chief political correspondent BBC Politics Sir Keir Starmer will pledge to “build a new Britain” with extra powers for housing and local mayors if Labour wins the next election. Speaking at the party’s annual conference on Tuesday, the Labour… Continue reading Keir Starmer to make housing pledge in leader’s speech

Doctors up for longer hours for more overtime pay, says Keir Starmer

Doctors up for longer hours for more overtime pay, says Keir Starmer This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Brian Wheeler Political reporter in Liverpool Doctors and nurses will volunteer for weekend work to bring down waiting lists if they are paid more… Continue reading Doctors up for longer hours for more overtime pay, says Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer pledges 2m extra NHS appointments a year

Keir Starmer pledges 2m extra NHS appointments a year PA Media By Chas Geiger BBC Politics, in Liverpool A Labour government would cut NHS waiting lists in England by funding two million more hospital appointments a year, Sir Keir Starmer has said. On the eve of the party’s conference in Liverpool, he said that £1.1bn… Continue reading Keir Starmer pledges 2m extra NHS appointments a year