UK halts trade negotiations with Canada over hormones in beef ban Getty Images By Paul Seddon Politics reporter The UK has stopped its trade talks with Canada, after nearly two years of negotiations on a post-Brexit agreement. Trade between the two countries currently takes place under the terms of a deal the UK rolled over… Continue reading UK halts trade negotiations with Canada over hormones in beef ban
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Microsoft video games division lays off 1,900 staff
Microsoft video games division lays off 1,900 staff Blizzard Almost 2,000 workers in Microsoft’s gaming division are to be laid off after its $69b (£54.3bn) merger deal. A memo from Xbox boss Phil Spencer sent to workers says the company plans to shed 1,900 of its 22,000 staff. It was sent three months after the… Continue reading Microsoft video games division lays off 1,900 staff
Downing Street insists most Tory MPs support Sunak as leader
Downing Street insists most Tory MPs support Sunak as leader UK Parliament/Maria Unger By Becky Morton Political reporter Downing Street has insisted most Tory MPs support Rishi Sunak’s leadership, after a former cabinet minister called for the PM to be ousted. Sir Simon Clarke has warned the party will be “massacred” at the next general… Continue reading Downing Street insists most Tory MPs support Sunak as leader
Simon Clarke’s call for Rishi Sunak to go sparks backlash
Simon Clarke’s call for Rishi Sunak to go sparks backlash UK Parliament via Reuters By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News A senior Tory MP has called for his party to replace Rishi Sunak as prime minister or be “massacred” in the general election. Writing in the Telegraph, former cabinet minister Sir Simon Clarke said… Continue reading Simon Clarke’s call for Rishi Sunak to go sparks backlash
China appears to U-turn on strict gaming rules proposals
China appears to U-turn on strict gaming rules proposals Getty Images By Imran Rahman-Jones BBC News China has reportedly backtracked on introducing strict rules on video gaming after draft legislation was removed from the regulator’s website. The National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) had proposed rules aimed at limiting the amount of money and time… Continue reading China appears to U-turn on strict gaming rules proposals
UK not seeking confrontation with Houthis – Sunak
UK not seeking confrontation with Houthis – Sunak This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By James Gregory BBC News The UK will not hesitate to take further military action against Houthi targets in Yemen if the group continues Red Sea attacks, Prime Minister… Continue reading UK not seeking confrontation with Houthis – Sunak
MrBeast reveals he made $250,000 from X video
MrBeast reveals he made $250,000 from X video Getty Images By Imran Rahman-Jones & Natalie Sherman BBC News The world’s most popular YouTuber, MrBeast, has revealed he made more than $250,000 (£197,000) from posting a video on X, formerly known as Twitter. He had previously said it was not worth posting on the social media… Continue reading MrBeast reveals he made $250,000 from X video
More than 40 Tory MPs call for extra council funding
More than 40 Tory MPs call for extra council funding By Alex Forsyth & Hannah Miller BBC Politics Dozens of MPs, including more than 40 Tories, have written to the PM demanding extra funding for councils in England to avoid big cuts to services. Several former cabinet ministers are among those who have signed the… Continue reading More than 40 Tory MPs call for extra council funding
Laura Kuenssberg: Why is Humza Yousaf predicting ‘inevitable’ Keir Starmer victory?
Laura Kuenssberg: Why is Humza Yousaf predicting ‘inevitable’ Keir Starmer victory? Getty Images By Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg Something strange is happening in part of the UK. Normally, when we ask politicians who they think will win an election they are performatively shy. “Ooh, I couldn’t possibly say,” or, “You should know… Continue reading Laura Kuenssberg: Why is Humza Yousaf predicting ‘inevitable’ Keir Starmer victory?
Woman challenges Rishi Sunak over state of the NHS
Woman challenges Rishi Sunak over state of the NHS This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Kate Whannel Political reporter Rishi Sunak has been challenged about the state of the NHS in an awkward encounter with a woman during a visit to Winchester… Continue reading Woman challenges Rishi Sunak over state of the NHS