More than 40 Tory MPs call for extra council funding By Alex Forsyth & Hannah Miller BBC Politics Dozens of MPs, including more than 40 Tories, have written to the PM demanding extra funding for councils in England to avoid big cuts to services. Several former cabinet ministers are among those who have signed the… Continue reading More than 40 Tory MPs call for extra council funding
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Laura Kuenssberg: Why is Humza Yousaf predicting ‘inevitable’ Keir Starmer victory?
Laura Kuenssberg: Why is Humza Yousaf predicting ‘inevitable’ Keir Starmer victory? Getty Images By Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg Something strange is happening in part of the UK. Normally, when we ask politicians who they think will win an election they are performatively shy. “Ooh, I couldn’t possibly say,” or, “You should know… Continue reading Laura Kuenssberg: Why is Humza Yousaf predicting ‘inevitable’ Keir Starmer victory?
Woman challenges Rishi Sunak over state of the NHS
Woman challenges Rishi Sunak over state of the NHS This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Kate Whannel Political reporter Rishi Sunak has been challenged about the state of the NHS in an awkward encounter with a woman during a visit to Winchester… Continue reading Woman challenges Rishi Sunak over state of the NHS
Amazon takeover of iRobot to be blocked by EU
Amazon takeover of iRobot to be blocked by EU Getty Images By Shiona McCallum Technology reporter Amazon’s takeover of vacuum cleaner maker iRobot is set to be blocked by the European Union’s competition watchdog, the BBC understands. It’s a blow to the tech giant, which was previously given the all-clear for the purchase by the… Continue reading Amazon takeover of iRobot to be blocked by EU
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt hints at further tax cuts
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt hints at further tax cuts Getty Images By Vishala Sri-Pathma Business reporter The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has given strong hints that he wants to cut taxes in the spring Budget. Mr Hunt said that countries with lower taxes have more “dynamic, faster growing economies”. In the Autumn Statement, the chancellor reduced national… Continue reading Chancellor Jeremy Hunt hints at further tax cuts
Rishi Sunak urges Lords to back Rwanda bill
Rishi Sunak urges Lords to back Rwanda bill This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Becky Morton BBC political reporter Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has urged the House of Lords to pass his flagship Rwanda bill, as he warned peers not to “frustrate… Continue reading Rishi Sunak urges Lords to back Rwanda bill
Unseen images of code breaking computer that helped win WW2
Unseen images of code breaking computer that helped win WW2 Crown Copyright By Shiona McCallum Technology reporter GCHQ has released never before seen images of Colossus, the UK’s secret code breaking computer credited with helping the Allies win World War Two. The intelligence agency is publishing them to mark the 80th anniversary of the device’s… Continue reading Unseen images of code breaking computer that helped win WW2
Rwandan president Paul Kagame suggests UK could get money back
Rwandan president Paul Kagame suggests UK could get money back This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has said he could return money to the UK if no asylum seekers are sent to his country under his deal with the… Continue reading Rwandan president Paul Kagame suggests UK could get money back
Rishi Sunak faces key Rwanda vote after Tory deputy chairmen resign
Rishi Sunak faces key Rwanda vote after Tory deputy chairmen resign PA Media By Becky Morton, political reporter, & Henry Zeffman, chief political correspondent BBC News Rishi Sunak is facing a crucial vote on his Rwanda bill, after two Conservative deputy chairmen and a ministerial aide resigned to rebel over the issue. On Tuesday Lee… Continue reading Rishi Sunak faces key Rwanda vote after Tory deputy chairmen resign
BT to ditch mid-contract inflation-linked price rises
BT to ditch mid-contract inflation-linked price rises Getty Images By Tom Gerken Technology reporter BT is abandoning mid-contract price rises linked to inflation after the telecoms watchdog Ofcom threatened to ban the practice. It has been one of several providers to tell customers the cost of their mobile and broadband services would increase by inflation… Continue reading BT to ditch mid-contract inflation-linked price rises