Suella Braverman: PM pushed to sack home secretary over protest stance PA Media By Thomas Mackintosh BBC News Rishi Sunak is under pressure to sack the home secretary over an article in which she accused the police of bias. Suella Braverman claimed aggressive right-wing protesters were “rightly met with a stern response”, while “pro-Palestinian mobs”… Continue reading Suella Braverman: PM pushed to sack home secretary over protest stance
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PM didn’t clear Braverman’s attack on police over protests
PM didn’t clear Braverman’s attack on police over protests Reuters Rishi Sunak did not clear Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s article attacking the Metropolitan Police for its handling of pro-Palestinian protests. The PM’s spokesperson said Downing Street is “looking into what happened” with the article. But they added Mr Sunak had full confidence in the home… Continue reading PM didn’t clear Braverman’s attack on police over protests
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak in hospital – reports
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak in hospital – reports EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is in hospital in Mexico, according to multiple reports. It is not currently clear what the cause is. The 73-year-old was in Mexico City attending the World Business Forum (WBF), a business conference. An unnamed source from the WBF said that Mr… Continue reading Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak in hospital – reports
London Gaza rally: Braverman accuses Met of bias over Gaza marches
London Gaza rally: Braverman accuses Met of bias over Gaza marches EPA By Christy Cooney and Ione Wells, political correspondent BBC News Home Secretary Suella Braverman has accused the Metropolitan Police of “playing favourites” over its handling of pro-Palestinian protests. Writing in The Times, she said right-wing protests that became aggressive were often stopped, while… Continue reading London Gaza rally: Braverman accuses Met of bias over Gaza marches
London Gaza rally: Rishi Sunak vows to hold Met chief ‘accountable’ over march
London Gaza rally: Rishi Sunak vows to hold Met chief ‘accountable’ over march Getty Images By Jacqueline Howard BBC News Rishi Sunak has said he will hold the Met Police chief “accountable” over a pro-Palestinian march set to take place on Armistice Day. The prime minister has criticised the timing of the demonstration in London… Continue reading London Gaza rally: Rishi Sunak vows to hold Met chief ‘accountable’ over march
‘I blew the whistle on Meta, now I won’t work again’
‘I blew the whistle on Meta, now I won’t work again’ Arturo Bejar By Zoe Kleinman, Tom Gerken & Liv McMahon BBC News A former senior staff member at Meta said Instagram is not doing enough to protect teens from sexual harassment. Arturo Béjar, who is testifying in front of the US Congress on Tuesday,… Continue reading ‘I blew the whistle on Meta, now I won’t work again’
King sets out PM’s priorities for coming months
King sets out PM’s priorities for coming months This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Becky Morton Political reporter Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has put law and order at the centre of the King’s Speech as he sets out his priorities ahead of… Continue reading King sets out PM’s priorities for coming months
Co-working giant WeWork files for bankruptcy in the US
Co-working giant WeWork files for bankruptcy in the US WeWork By Annabelle Liang and Natalie Sherman Business reporters WeWork has filed for bankruptcy in the US, a move that follows years of struggle for the co-working company. The firm reported liabilities of $10bn to $50bn (£40.5bn), according to a bankruptcy filing in the New Jersey… Continue reading Co-working giant WeWork files for bankruptcy in the US
Annual oil and gas licences planned with net zero commitment required
Annual oil and gas licences planned with net zero commitment required PA Media By Paul Seddon Politics reporter, BBC News Licences for oil and gas projects in the North Sea are set to be awarded annually, under government plans. There is currently no fixed period between licensing rounds – but this would change under a… Continue reading Annual oil and gas licences planned with net zero commitment required
‘Crypto King’ Sam Bankman-Fried faces decades in jail after guilty verdict
‘Crypto King’ Sam Bankman-Fried faces decades in jail after guilty verdict Reuters By Natalie Sherman & Peter Hoskins Business reporters Sam Bankman-Fried, who once ran one of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges, has been found guilty of fraud and money laundering at the end of a month-long trial in New York. The jury delivered its… Continue reading ‘Crypto King’ Sam Bankman-Fried faces decades in jail after guilty verdict