Tesla Autopilot recall to be probed by US regulator Getty Images 33 minutes ago The US auto regulator is investigating whether Tesla’s biggest ever recall successfully addressed safety concerns relating to its driver assistance system. In December, Tesla issued a software update to two million of its vehicles in the US to fix problems with… Continue reading Tesla Autopilot recall to be probed by US regulator
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Chris Mason: Politics gears up ahead of election
Chris Mason: Politics gears up ahead of election PA By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News It has felt like a week where politics has notched up a gear. Again. The local, mayoral and police and crime commissioner elections in England and Wales are a week away. And the general election is imminent too. Quite… Continue reading Chris Mason: Politics gears up ahead of election
Hunt defends job cuts to increase defence spending
Hunt defends job cuts to increase defence spending By Eleanor Montague & Sam Francis BBC News, in Kyiv & London Jeremy Hunt has defended plans to slash civil service jobs to increase defence spending and Ukraine aid, during a surprise trip to Kyiv. The chancellor said cutting public services will cost “a great deal less”… Continue reading Hunt defends job cuts to increase defence spending
Former Labour minister Frank Field dies aged 81
Former Labour minister Frank Field dies aged 81 PA Media By James Gregory BBC News Former Labour minister and crossbench peer Frank Field has died aged 81, his family has announced. “He will be mourned by admirers across politics but above all he will be greatly missed by those lucky enough to have enjoyed his… Continue reading Former Labour minister Frank Field dies aged 81
US Senate passes bill that could see TikTok banned
US Senate passes bill that could see TikTok banned João da Silva and Kelly Ng BBC News 24 April 2024, 02:50 BST Updated 10 minutes ago The US Senate has approved a controversial landmark bill that could see TikTok banned in America. It gives TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, six months to sell its stake or… Continue reading US Senate passes bill that could see TikTok banned
Sunak vows to hit 2.5% defence spend target by 2030
Sunak vows to hit 2.5% defence spend target by 2030 This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Paul Seddon & Jonathan Beale BBC News Rishi Sunak has promised billions more for defence to counter threats from “an axis of authoritarian states”. The prime… Continue reading Sunak vows to hit 2.5% defence spend target by 2030
Rwanda bill to become law after months of wrangling
Rwanda bill to become law after months of wrangling EPA By Jennifer McKiernan Political reporter Rishi Sunak’s flagship Rwanda bill is set to become law after five months of Westminster wrangling. It designates Rwanda a safe country and is a key part of the government’s plans to send some asylum seekers there. The bill has… Continue reading Rwanda bill to become law after months of wrangling
Grindr sued for allegedly revealing users’ HIV status
Grindr sued for allegedly revealing users’ HIV status Getty Images Tom Singleton & Imran Rahman-Jones Technology reporters 5 hours ago Grindr, the world’s biggest dating app for the LGBT community, is being sued for allegedly sharing personal information such as people’s HIV status with third parties. According to the claim, lodged at the High Court… Continue reading Grindr sued for allegedly revealing users’ HIV status
Rishi Sunak says first Rwanda asylum flights to take off in ’10-12 weeks’
Rishi Sunak says first Rwanda asylum flights to take off in ’10-12 weeks’ Sunak is now being asked if the Rwanda bill goes through, will it be a moment of success for him, and if his reputation depends on it. “Success is when the boats have been stopped, that’s what the country expects, that’s what… Continue reading Rishi Sunak says first Rwanda asylum flights to take off in ’10-12 weeks’
Our climate change record is strong, minister says
Our climate change record is strong, minister says By Kate Whannel Political reporter, BBC News Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho has defended the government’s environmental record following criticism from the outgoing boss of the climate watchdog. Head of the Climate Change Committee, Chris Stark, told the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg that Rishi Sunak had “set… Continue reading Our climate change record is strong, minister says