Apple shares slide after China government iPhone ban reports Getty Images By Mariko Oi & Chris Vallance Business reporter & Technology reporter Shares in Apple have fallen for a second day in a row after reports that Chinese government workers have been banned from using iPhones. The firm’s stock market valuation has fallen by more… Continue reading Apple shares slide after China government iPhone ban reports
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I won’t rush India-UK trade deal, says Rishi Sunak
I won’t rush India-UK trade deal, says Rishi Sunak Getty Images By Paul Seddon Politics reporter Rishi Sunak said he “won’t rush” into a UK trade deal with India, as he arrived in the country for a summit of G20 leaders. The UK prime minister said he would not set an deadline for negotiations, which… Continue reading I won’t rush India-UK trade deal, says Rishi Sunak
MP Chris Pincher quits after losing groping appeal
MP Chris Pincher quits after losing groping appeal Getty Images By Andy Giddings & Press Association BBC News, West Midlands Former Tory whip Chris Pincher has resigned his seat after losing his appeal against a proposed Commons suspension for drunkenly groping two men. It means the government will face another by-election. The Parliament’s standards committee… Continue reading MP Chris Pincher quits after losing groping appeal
Google: Political adverts must disclose use of AI
Google: Political adverts must disclose use of AI Getty Images By Shiona McCallum Technology reporter Google will soon require that political ads on its platforms let people know when images and audio have been created using artificial intelligence (AI). The rules have been created as a response to the “growing prevalence of tools that produce… Continue reading Google: Political adverts must disclose use of AI
RAAC crisis: Sunak defends school record after cowboy-builder jibe
RAAC crisis: Sunak defends school record after cowboy-builder jibe This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Rishi Sunak has batted away suggestions he was at fault for the concrete crisis in schools, in a Prime Minister’s Questions dominated by the issue. He faced Labour… Continue reading RAAC crisis: Sunak defends school record after cowboy-builder jibe
Wagner to be declared a terrorist organisation by UK
Wagner to be declared a terrorist organisation by UK Getty Images Wagner, the Russian mercenary group, is set to be proscribed as a terrorist group by the UK government – meaning it will be illegal to be a member or support the organisation. A draft order to be laid in Parliament will allow its assets… Continue reading Wagner to be declared a terrorist organisation by UK
Rishi Sunak to lift onshore wind ban as Tory MPs threaten revolt
Rishi Sunak to lift onshore wind ban as Tory MPs threaten revolt Getty Images By Helen Catt & Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to ease an effective ban on new onshore wind farms in England to see off a rebellion by Conservative MPs. Ministers are set to change planning rules… Continue reading Rishi Sunak to lift onshore wind ban as Tory MPs threaten revolt
Electoral Commission failed basic security test before hack
Electoral Commission failed basic security test before hack Getty Images By Joe Tidy Cyber correspondent The Electoral Commission has confirmed it failed a basic cyber-security test around the same time hackers gained entry to the organisation. A whistleblower told the BBC that the Commission was given an automatic fail during a Cyber Essentials audit. Last… Continue reading Electoral Commission failed basic security test before hack
Gavin Williamson ordered to apologise over bullying texts to Wendy Morton
Gavin Williamson ordered to apologise over bullying texts to Wendy Morton Getty Images By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Former cabinet minister Sir Gavin Williamson has been told to apologise after a parliamentary inquiry found he had bullied a colleague in texts. Sir Gavin quit as a minister last year after sending expletive-laden texts to former… Continue reading Gavin Williamson ordered to apologise over bullying texts to Wendy Morton
X, formerly Twitter, to collect biometric and employment data
X, formerly Twitter, to collect biometric and employment data Getty Images By Chris Vallance Technology reporter, BBC News X, formerly known as Twitter, will collect biometric data on its users, such as a photograph of their face, in an update to its privacy policy. People signed up to its subscription service, X Premium, can choose… Continue reading X, formerly Twitter, to collect biometric and employment data