Google accused of directing motorist to drive off collapsed bridge Getty Images By Max Matza BBC News The family of a US man who drowned after driving off a collapsed bridge are claiming that he died because Google failed to update its maps. Philip Paxson’s family are suing the company over his death, alleging that… Continue reading Google accused of directing motorist to drive off collapsed bridge
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Don’t falter on green pledges, Boris Johnson urges Rishi Sunak
Don’t falter on green pledges, Boris Johnson urges Rishi Sunak Getty Images By Paul Seddon Politics reporter Boris Johnson has urged Rishi Sunak not to “falter” on the UK’s climate pledges, after it was revealed he is set to weaken several green policies. The prime minister has brought forward a speech on his net zero… Continue reading Don’t falter on green pledges, Boris Johnson urges Rishi Sunak
PM’s green approach is pragmatic, says Suella Braverman
PM’s green approach is pragmatic, says Suella Braverman Reuters By Kate Whannel Political reporter, BBC News Home Secretary Suella Braverman has defended the prime minister’s approach to green policies as “pragmatic” after it appears he is set to weaken some green commitments. The plans could include delaying a ban on the sales of new petrol… Continue reading PM’s green approach is pragmatic, says Suella Braverman
Rishi Sunak considers weakening key green policies
Rishi Sunak considers weakening key green policies Getty Images By Henry Zeffman & Chris Mason & Brian Wheeler BBC News Rishi Sunak is considering weakening some of the government’s key green commitments in a major policy shift. It could include delaying a ban on the sales of new petrol and diesel cars and phasing out… Continue reading Rishi Sunak considers weakening key green policies
Online Safety Bill: Crackdown on harmful social media content agreed
Online Safety Bill: Crackdown on harmful social media content agreed Getty Images By Chris Vallance Technology reporter, BBC News Peers have passed a controversial new law aimed at making social media firms more responsible for users’ safety on their platforms. The Online Safety Bill has taken years to agree and will force firms to remove… Continue reading Online Safety Bill: Crackdown on harmful social media content agreed
Migrant hotel costs rise to £8m a day, Home Office figures show
Migrant hotel costs rise to £8m a day, Home Office figures show PA Media By Sam Francis & Nick Eardley, political correspondent BBC Politics The cost of housing migrants in hotels has risen to £8m a day, according to new figures from the Home Office. The use of hotels has increased over the last few… Continue reading Migrant hotel costs rise to £8m a day, Home Office figures show
Boris Johnson: Officials discussed raising concerns about former PM to Queen
Boris Johnson: Officials discussed raising concerns about former PM to Queen PA Media By Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg Senior government officials spoke to Buckingham Palace at the height of the pandemic to express their concern about Boris Johnson’s conduct in office, the BBC has been told. Officials even discussed suggesting to the… Continue reading Boris Johnson: Officials discussed raising concerns about former PM to Queen
Online Safety Bill will have failed if harm not stopped – Ian Russell
Online Safety Bill will have failed if harm not stopped – Ian Russell Russell family By Emma Harrison BBC News A new law aimed at policing the internet will fail if it does not stop harmful content, online safety campaigner Ian Russell has said. Mr Russell said the test of the Online Safety Bill will… Continue reading Online Safety Bill will have failed if harm not stopped – Ian Russell
Tata Steel: Port Talbot steelworks given £500m by UK government
Tata Steel: Port Talbot steelworks given £500m by UK government Getty Images By Rowenna Hoskin BBC News Port Talbot’s steelworks will be given up to £500m by the UK government in a bid to keep the plant open and produce steel in a greener way. Tata steel will add £700m of its own as it… Continue reading Tata Steel: Port Talbot steelworks given £500m by UK government
China poses threat to UK way of life, says Rishi Sunak
China poses threat to UK way of life, says Rishi Sunak EPA By Gordon Corera and Damian Grammaticas BBC security correspondent & political correspondent Rishi Sunak has said he is “acutely aware of the particular threat to our open and democratic way of life” posed by China’s Communist regime. The prime minister was responding to… Continue reading China poses threat to UK way of life, says Rishi Sunak