Asylum backlog rises to record high – figures Getty Images By James Gregory & Mark Easton, home editor BBC News The number of people in the UK waiting for a decision on their asylum claims has risen to a record high, latest Home Office figures show. More than 175,000 people were waiting for a decision… Continue reading Asylum backlog rises to record high – figures
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UK-India trade talks enter ‘final, trickier’ stage – government sources
UK-India trade talks enter ‘final, trickier’ stage – government sources PA Media By Ione Wells Political correspondent UK trade talks with India are reaching their “final but trickier” stages, according to government sources. Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch is visiting India for a meeting of G20 trade ministers this week. There has been speculation about whether… Continue reading UK-India trade talks enter ‘final, trickier’ stage – government sources
Lapsus$: court finds teenagers carried out hacking spree
Lapsus$: court finds teenagers carried out hacking spree By Joe Tidy Cyber correspondent A court has found an 18-year-old from Oxford was a part of an international cyber-crime gang responsible for a hacking spree against major tech firms. Arion Kurtaj was a key member of the Lapsus$ group which hacked the likes of Uber, Nvidia… Continue reading Lapsus$: court finds teenagers carried out hacking spree
Public borrowing below forecasts despite July rise
Public borrowing below forecasts despite July rise Getty Images Government borrowing was lower than expected last month, adding to speculation about possible tax cuts later this year. Borrowing – the difference between spending and tax income – was £4.3bn in July, official figures show, below analysts’ forecasts of about £5bn. The figure was helped by… Continue reading Public borrowing below forecasts despite July rise
X removes Holocaust denying post after Auschwitz Museum criticism
X removes Holocaust denying post after Auschwitz Museum criticism NurPhoto By Chris Vallance Technology reporter, BBC News X, formerly called Twitter, has removed a post denying the Holocaust after criticism from the Auschwitz Museum. The social media platform had initially said the post did not break its rules. The offensive post was a reply to… Continue reading X removes Holocaust denying post after Auschwitz Museum criticism
‘Sexist’ Amazon Alexa didn’t answer Lionesses question
‘Sexist’ Amazon Alexa didn’t answer Lionesses question PA Media By Chris Vallance, Tom Singleton & Zoe Kleinman Technology team Amazon has been accused of sexism after its Alexa voice assistant was unable to respond to a question about the Lionesses’ semi-final victory at the Women’s World Cup. When asked on Wednesday “for the result of… Continue reading ‘Sexist’ Amazon Alexa didn’t answer Lionesses question
Lucy Letby: Government orders independent inquiry
Lucy Letby: Government orders independent inquiry CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY The government has ordered an independent inquiry into the circumstances behind the “horrific” Lucy Letby baby murders. The Department of Health said it will look at the wider circumstances surrounding what happened, including how concerns were dealt with. Letby was found guilty of murdering seven babies at… Continue reading Lucy Letby: Government orders independent inquiry
Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman invited to visit UK
Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman invited to visit UK Reuters By Ione Wells & Frank Gardner BBC News Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been invited to visit the UK, the Saudi Arabian embassy has told the BBC. No 10 said it would confirm the prime minister’s engagements in the usual way, with nothing… Continue reading Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman invited to visit UK
Rishi Sunak defends government cost-of-living support
Rishi Sunak defends government cost-of-living support By Becky Morton Political reporter Rishi Sunak has said it is difficult for people to understand the scale of government support with energy bills, as he defended his record on tackling the cost of living. The prime minister said halving inflation was a top priority and his plan to… Continue reading Rishi Sunak defends government cost-of-living support
Bibby Stockholm: Sunak committed to housing asylum seekers on barge
Bibby Stockholm: Sunak committed to housing asylum seekers on barge PA Media By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said his government is still “committed” to using the Bibby Stockholm barge to house asylum seekers. Last week, 39 asylum seekers were taken off the barge after Legionella bacteria was found in the… Continue reading Bibby Stockholm: Sunak committed to housing asylum seekers on barge