Michael Gove relaxes planning rules to create more homes in city centres Getty Images By Kate Whannel BBC News Michael Gove is to relax planning rules in England in an effort to create more homes in “the hearts of our cities”. The levelling up secretary says he wants to make it easier to convert empty… Continue reading Michael Gove relaxes planning rules to create more homes in city centres
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Treasury to meet bank bosses over Farage row
Treasury to meet bank bosses over Farage row Getty Images By Tom Espiner & Noor Nanji Business reporters, BBC News The Treasury has called a meeting with bank bosses over account closures, following the row between Nigel Farage and NatWest. Minister Andrew Griffith said there was “significant concern” over claims accounts are shut due to… Continue reading Treasury to meet bank bosses over Farage row
By-elections: Labour scents power but Sunak says it’s not a done deal
By-elections: Labour scents power but Sunak says it’s not a done deal This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News Sir Keir Starmer says Labour can now win anywhere – but Rishi Sunak insists his party is still… Continue reading By-elections: Labour scents power but Sunak says it’s not a done deal
AI will ‘lead to more games being made and more jobs’
AI will ‘lead to more games being made and more jobs’ charisma.ai By Steffan Powell Gaming correspondent Artificial Intelligence will lead to more jobs in the video game industry, one of the bodies representing games developers has told the BBC. Dr Richard Wilson, boss of TIGA, says AI will “reduce the cost of making games… Continue reading AI will ‘lead to more games being made and more jobs’
Next election not lost, says Rishi Sunak after by-election defeats
Next election not lost, says Rishi Sunak after by-election defeats This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Paul Seddon Politics reporter Rishi Sunak has insisted the Conservatives can still win the next general election, despite suffering two damaging by-election defeats. Labour and the… Continue reading Next election not lost, says Rishi Sunak after by-election defeats
What do the results mean for UK politics?
What do the results mean for UK politics? [unable to retrieve full-text content]A polling expert reflects on what two losses and a slim victory could mean for the government.Published at Fri, 21 Jul 2023 05:10:17 +0000
Nigel Farage gets apology from banking boss in Coutts row
Nigel Farage gets apology from banking boss in Coutts row Getty Images Banking boss Dame Alison Rose has apologised to Nigel Farage for “deeply inappropriate” comments made about him in papers on his suitability as a Coutts customer. In a letter to Mr Farage, the boss of NatWest Group, said the comments did not reflect… Continue reading Nigel Farage gets apology from banking boss in Coutts row
Voters go to the polls in three by-elections in England
Voters go to the polls in three by-elections in England Getty Images Voters in England are going to the polls in three constituencies in London, North Yorkshire and Somerset to elect new MPs. The three seats in Uxbridge and South Ruislip, Selby and Ainsty, and Somerton and Frome were won by the Conservatives at the… Continue reading Voters go to the polls in three by-elections in England
Mobile roaming charges: Ofcom proposes new rules to curb fees
Mobile roaming charges: Ofcom proposes new rules to curb fees Getty Images By Tom Gerken Technology reporter Mobile networks must tell people if they are going to be charged for using their phone abroad under new plans from the UK regulator. Ofcom wants people to be alerted about potential fees for roaming – using minutes,… Continue reading Mobile roaming charges: Ofcom proposes new rules to curb fees
AI: Workers need more protection – TUC union
AI: Workers need more protection – TUC union Getty Images By Simon Jack Business editor The UK is falling behind in protecting workers from artificial intelligence (AI), a trade union has warned. The TUC said the UK had no plans, like the EU’s AI Act, to regulate its use in hiring, firing and setting work… Continue reading AI: Workers need more protection – TUC union