Morrisons customers still waiting for Christmas deliveries Getty Images Imran Rahman-Jones Technology reporter 5 minutes ago Some Morrisons customers have still not had their Christmas orders after the supermarket experienced what it called “systems issues” on Monday. One customer told the BBC she was waiting for about £200 worth of groceries, another said he was… Continue reading Morrisons customers still waiting for Christmas deliveries
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Consultation launched over petrol car phase-out
Consultation launched over petrol car phase-out Getty Images Lauren Turner BBC News Annabelle Liang BBC News 43 minutes ago A consultation has been launched on the phasing-out of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030. The government says this will “restore clarity” for vehicle manufacturers and the charging industry. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander wants industry… Continue reading Consultation launched over petrol car phase-out
Sue Gray among 30 newly appointed Labour peers
Sue Gray among 30 newly appointed Labour peers PA Media Sam Francis Politics reporter 20 December 2024, 14:59 GMT Updated 1 hour ago The government has appointed 30 new Labour peers including a string of ex-MPs and Sir Keir Starmer loyalists. The prime minister’s former chief of staff Sue Gray has also been handed a… Continue reading Sue Gray among 30 newly appointed Labour peers
Lord Mandelson expected to be named as UK ambassador to US
Lord Mandelson expected to be named as UK ambassador to US Getty Images Helen Catt and Joe Pike Political correspondents Aleks Phillips BBC News 19 December 2024 Updated 6 hours ago Lord Mandelson is expected to be named as the UK’s next ambassador to the US. The Labour grandee, who served in multiple ministerial roles… Continue reading Lord Mandelson expected to be named as UK ambassador to US
N Korea hackers stole $1.3bn of crypto this year – report
N Korea hackers stole $1.3bn of crypto this year – report Getty Images João da Silva Business reporter 19 minutes ago A total of $2.2bn (£1.76bn) in cryptocurrencies has been stolen this year, with North Korean hackers accounting for more than half that figure, according to a new study. Research firm Chainalysis says hackers affiliated… Continue reading N Korea hackers stole $1.3bn of crypto this year – report
UK considers sending troops to train Ukrainians
UK considers sending troops to train Ukrainians This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Jonathan Beale Defence correspondent Kathryn Armstrong BBC News 19 December 2024, 04:14 GMT Updated Just now The Ministry of Defence is considering the possibility of sending British troops to Ukraine… Continue reading UK considers sending troops to train Ukrainians
Taxpayers can’t fund payouts for Waspi women, Starmer says
Taxpayers can’t fund payouts for Waspi women, Starmer says This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Tom Espiner Business reporter, BBC News Kate Whannel Politics reporter, BBC News 18 December 2024, 07:57 GMT Updated 1 hour ago Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended the… Continue reading Taxpayers can’t fund payouts for Waspi women, Starmer says
Chris Mason: The challenge of disruptors with deep pockets
Chris Mason: The challenge of disruptors with deep pockets Reform UK/PA Chris Mason Political editor @ChrisMasonBBC 7 hours ago The world’s disruptor-in-chief, Elon Musk, meets the UK’s political disruptor-in- chief, Nigel Farage. And subsequently, Reform UK publishes news-making, cor blimey, take-a-look-at-this photos. But they are more than that, for they are the most clear-cut proof… Continue reading Chris Mason: The challenge of disruptors with deep pockets
How Facebook restricted news in Palestinian territories
How Facebook restricted news in Palestinian territories Ahmed Nour, Joe Tidy and Yara Farag BBC Arabic, BBC World Service & BBC Monitoring 22 minutes ago Facebook has severely restricted the ability of Palestinian news outlets to reach an audience during the Israel-Gaza war, according to BBC research. In a comprehensive analysis of Facebook data, we… Continue reading How Facebook restricted news in Palestinian territories
Fury as women hit by pension age rise denied payouts
Fury as women hit by pension age rise denied payouts Getty Images Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent 17 December 2024, 12:58 GMT Updated 6 minutes ago Campaigners have reacted with fury to what it calls the government’s “unjustified” rejection of compensation for women hit by changes to the state pension age. They say 3.6… Continue reading Fury as women hit by pension age rise denied payouts