Zack Polanski elected leader of the Green Party Zack Polanski has been elected leader of the Green Party of England and Wales by a landslide, signalling a clear shift to the left for the party. The London Assembly member beat Green MPs Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns, who were standing on a joint ticket, by… Continue reading Zack Polanski elected leader of the Green Party
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UK suspends refugee family reunion applications
UK suspends refugee family reunion applications 3 hours ago Sam FrancisPolitical reporter PA Media The government is temporarily suspending new applications for a scheme allowing refugees to bring their family members to the UK. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said the move, in force from this week, would mean refugees face the same restrictions as other… Continue reading UK suspends refugee family reunion applications
Jones gets new role as Starmer revamps No 10 team
Jones gets new role as Starmer revamps No 10 team 37 minutes ago Jennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter, BBC News AFP via Getty Images Darren Jones has been given a key No 10 role by Sir Keir Starmer, as the prime minister shakes up his Downing Street team as Parliament returns. Jones, who has spent the last… Continue reading Jones gets new role as Starmer revamps No 10 team
Children at risk of identity theft and fraud from ‘sharenting’
Children at risk of identity theft and fraud from ‘sharenting’ Shiona McCallumSenior tech reporter Getty Images Children are at increased risk of being harassed, cyber-bullied and having their identities stolen in later life by having their photos posted online by parents, according to new research. So-called “sharenting” – documenting a child’s special moments on social… Continue reading Children at risk of identity theft and fraud from ‘sharenting’
Ticketless train travel to be trialled across cities
Ticketless train travel to be trialled across cities 5 hours ago Isaac AsheBBC News, Derby BBC Ticketless train travel that works by tracking passengers’ locations is being trialled in the East Midlands. The location-based technology will be tested by East Midlands Railway (EMR) from Monday, by up to 1,000 people travelling through Derby, Leicester, Nottingham… Continue reading Ticketless train travel to be trialled across cities
Tories pledge to get all oil and gas out of North Sea
Tories pledge to get all oil and gas out of North Sea Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has said her party will remove all net zero requirements on oil and gas companies drilling in the North Sea if elected. Badenoch is to formally announce the plan to focus solely on “maximising extraction” and to get “all… Continue reading Tories pledge to get all oil and gas out of North Sea
Taco Bell rethinks AI drive-through after man orders 18,000 waters
Taco Bell rethinks AI drive-through after man orders 18,000 waters Taco Bell is rethinking its use of artificial intelligence (AI) to power drive-through restaurants in the US after comical videos of the tech making mistakes were viewed millions of times. In one clip, a customer seemingly crashed the system by ordering 18,000 water cups, while… Continue reading Taco Bell rethinks AI drive-through after man orders 18,000 waters
Ministers didn’t do cost review of council mergers
Ministers didn’t do cost review of council mergers 7 hours ago Joshua NevettPolitical reporter Reuters The UK government did not do its own analysis of the cost of the biggest reorganisation of councils in England for decades, the BBC has learned. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner said “a significant amount of money” could be saved… Continue reading Ministers didn’t do cost review of council mergers
AI boom boosts Nvidia despite ‘geopolitical issues’
AI boom boosts Nvidia despite ‘geopolitical issues’ Computer-chip designer Nvidia has been boosted by big tech firms keen to expand their AI capabilities, despite dealing with US and China tensions. On Wednesday it reported $46.7bn revenue (£34.6bn) for the second three months of the year, a 56% surge from the same period in 2024. But… Continue reading AI boom boosts Nvidia despite ‘geopolitical issues’
Ed Davey to boycott Trump state banquet over Gaza
Ed Davey to boycott Trump state banquet over Gaza 2 hours ago Becky Morton Political reporter Getty Images Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has said he will boycott the banquet for Donald Trump’s state visit next month, to “send a message” to the US president over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Sir Ed said… Continue reading Ed Davey to boycott Trump state banquet over Gaza