Labour could end local coalitions with Greens over Zionism policy Getty Images Paul Seddon Political reporter 47 minutes ago Labour has said it will end power-sharing agreements with the Green Party on local councils, unless its councillors disown the party’s newly-adopted policy that Zionism is a form of racism. Labour says it will give local… Continue reading Labour could end local coalitions with Greens over Zionism policy
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We are behind you and that will not change, PM tells Zelensky
We are behind you and that will not change, PM tells Zelensky To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Kate Whannel Political reporter 14 October 2026, 18:07 BST Updated 3 hours ago “We are behind you and that will not change,” Andy Burnham has… Continue reading We are behind you and that will not change, PM tells Zelensky
Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer
Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer Reuters/DOJ Laura Cress Technology reporter 4 minutes ago A Saudi national who worked for OpenAI appeared in court this week for allegedly planting a secret recording device behind a TV in one of the tech giant’s meeting rooms. Abdulrahman… Continue reading Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer
MI5 chief warns against overstating Russian interference in Brexit vote
MI5 chief warns against overstating Russian interference in Brexit vote Getty Images Becky Morton Political reporter 2 hours ago MI5 chief Sir Ken McCallum has said there was Russian interference in the the Brexit referendum, but warned against overstating its impact on the result. It comes after Prime Minister Andy Burnham provoked a backlash from… Continue reading MI5 chief warns against overstating Russian interference in Brexit vote
Burnham to push for new post-Brexit deals at EU summit
Burnham to push for new post-Brexit deals at EU summit UK Parliament/PA Jennifer McKiernan, Political reporter and Nick Eardley, Political correspondent 12 October 2026, 18:20 BST Updated 52 minutes ago Prime Minister Andy Burnham has told MPs that he will push for new post-Brexit deals with the EU at a summit next month. He said “deeper cooperation” on some… Continue reading Burnham to push for new post-Brexit deals at EU summit
AI minister warns ‘likely’ UK’s cyber defences will be breached
AI minister warns ‘likely’ UK’s cyber defences will be breached AFP via Getty Images Laura Cress Technology reporter 27 minutes ago The UK’s AI minister has warned it is “likely, if not inevitable” the country’s cyber defences will at some point be breached. Speaking at a press conference, Kanishka Narayan pointed to an incident of… Continue reading AI minister warns ‘likely’ UK’s cyber defences will be breached
Rejecting closer EU ties would be dereliction of duty, PM to say
Rejecting closer EU ties would be dereliction of duty, PM to say Bloomberg via Getty Images Chris Mason Political editor 6 hours ago 3197 Comments The prime minister is expected to tell the Commons later it would be a “dereliction of duty” to turn down a closer relationship with the European Union – if one… Continue reading Rejecting closer EU ties would be dereliction of duty, PM to say
UK does not support Trump’s Russia diesel deal, says Streeting
UK does not support Trump’s Russia diesel deal, says Streeting To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Kate Whannel Political reporter 15 minutes ago The UK does not support Donald Trump’s deal with Vladimir Putin, which would see the US purchase millions of tonnes… Continue reading UK does not support Trump’s Russia diesel deal, says Streeting
Prize-winning image which sparked backlash was AI-generated, Nikon rules
Prize-winning image which sparked backlash was AI-generated, Nikon rules To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Zoe Kleinman Technology & AI editor 28 minutes ago The winner of a prestigious scientific photography competition has been disqualified following concerns raised by other scientists that it… Continue reading Prize-winning image which sparked backlash was AI-generated, Nikon rules
Lib Dem MP quits frontbench job over Ed Davey’s leadership
Lib Dem MP quits frontbench job over Ed Davey’s leadership BBC/ Adam Smith Chris Mason, Political editor and Kate Whannel, Political reporter 7 minutes ago Liberal Democrat MP Charlie Maynard has resigned from the party’s frontbench and wants to see Sir Ed Davey replaced as leader. As first reported by the Financial Times, the Witney MP left his role… Continue reading Lib Dem MP quits frontbench job over Ed Davey’s leadership