Rishi Sunak apologises to UK’s LGBT veterans for past armed forces gay ban Emma Riley By Megan Fisher, Lauren Moss and Josh Parry BBC News Rishi Sunak has apologised for the historical treatment of LGBT veterans who were sacked or forced out of the military for being gay. The PM called the ban an “appalling… Continue reading Rishi Sunak apologises to UK’s LGBT veterans for past armed forces gay ban
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Two-child benefit cap: Keir Starmer to face challenge from Labour policy body
Two-child benefit cap: Keir Starmer to face challenge from Labour policy body Getty Images By Iain Watson Political correspondent, BBC News Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer’s refusal to abolish the two-child limit on claiming some benefits will be challenged at a meeting of the party’s policy body this weekend. Sir Keir has faced a backlash… Continue reading Two-child benefit cap: Keir Starmer to face challenge from Labour policy body
Virtual pet website Neopets plans $4m comeback
Virtual pet website Neopets plans $4m comeback Neopets By Tom Gerken Technology reporter Virtual pet website Neopets is planning a comeback. Launched in 1999 by British developers, the site let users care for cartoon pets, chat and play games. But after Viacom bought it, for $160m (£122m) in 2005, the site failed to keep up… Continue reading Virtual pet website Neopets plans $4m comeback
Visa rules eased for building and fishing industry
Visa rules eased for building and fishing industry PA Media By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News Visa rules are being eased for overseas builders, carpenters and people working in the fishing industry, the Home Office has confirmed. Roofers and plasterers have also been added to the Shortage Occupation List, which temporarily eases visa restrictions… Continue reading Visa rules eased for building and fishing industry
Protecting UK jobs will be a challenge says new AI advisor
Protecting UK jobs will be a challenge says new AI advisor PA Media By Zoe Kleinman Technology editor Protecting British jobs will be a challenge as artificial intelligence systems become more advanced, the new head of the government’s AI taskforce has told the BBC. Ian Hogarth said it was “inevitable” that more jobs would become… Continue reading Protecting UK jobs will be a challenge says new AI advisor
Plan to crack down on ‘rip-off’ university degrees
Plan to crack down on ‘rip-off’ university degrees Getty Images By Becky Morton Political reporter Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to crack down on “rip-off” degrees that do not lead to graduate jobs. Under plans due to be announced later, universities in England will be forced to limit the number of students they recruit… Continue reading Plan to crack down on ‘rip-off’ university degrees
Ben Wallace to quit as defence secretary at next Cabinet reshuffle
Ben Wallace to quit as defence secretary at next Cabinet reshuffle Reuters By Ione Wells, political correspondent, and Sean Seddon BBC News Ben Wallace says he will resign as defence secretary at the next Cabinet reshuffle. He told the Sunday Times he would not stand at the next general election, but ruled out leaving “prematurely”… Continue reading Ben Wallace to quit as defence secretary at next Cabinet reshuffle
Illegal Migration Bill: Jenrick sees no more compromises on migration bill
Illegal Migration Bill: Jenrick sees no more compromises on migration bill Getty Images By Jonathan Blake BBC political correspondent The government does not expect to make compromises on plans to remove people arriving in the UK illegally, says immigration minister Robert Jenrick. The House of Lords has voted to overturn several parts of the Illegal… Continue reading Illegal Migration Bill: Jenrick sees no more compromises on migration bill
AI trend drives rise in students wanting to study computing
AI trend drives rise in students wanting to study computing Getty Images By Shiona McCallum Technology reporter School-leavers are choosing computing courses in record numbers, according to the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). This year’s application data showed 18-year-olds were increasingly inspired to study computing “thanks to the rise of digital and AI”, UCAS… Continue reading AI trend drives rise in students wanting to study computing
Public sector workers offered pay rise of around 6%
Public sector workers offered pay rise of around 6% PA Media Millions of public sector workers, including teachers, police and junior doctors, have been offered pay rises between 5%-7%, the government says. Under the proposals, police and prison officers would receive a 7% pay rise, while teachers and junior doctors would get a 6.5% and… Continue reading Public sector workers offered pay rise of around 6%