General election: Labour would need record swing to win By Peter Barnes Senior elections and political analyst, BBC News The Labour Party would need a record swing in votes at the next general election to win a majority in the House of Commons, according to analysis of the new electoral map. The next election will… Continue reading General election: Labour would need record swing to win
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Home Office to ban Hizb ut-Tahrir as terror group
Home Office to ban Hizb ut-Tahrir as terror group Shutterstock By Dominic Casciani Home and legal correspondent One of the most controversial Islamist groups in the UK, Hizb ut-Tahrir, is to be banned as a terrorist organisation, accused of praising the Hamas attacks. Home Secretary James Cleverly said the group was “antisemitic” and “actively promotes… Continue reading Home Office to ban Hizb ut-Tahrir as terror group
UK will back words with actions against Houthis in Yemen – Cameron
UK will back words with actions against Houthis in Yemen – Cameron This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By James Gregory & Adam Durbin BBC News Foreign Secretary David Cameron said the UK is “prepared to back our words with actions” against the… Continue reading UK will back words with actions against Houthis in Yemen – Cameron
Tony Blair was warned Horizon IT system could be flawed, documents show
Tony Blair was warned Horizon IT system could be flawed, documents show Getty Images By Helen Catt Political correspondent Sir Tony Blair was warned the Horizon IT system at the centre of the Post Office scandal could be flawed before it was rolled out, a document shows. A handwritten note from the then-Labour PM, published… Continue reading Tony Blair was warned Horizon IT system could be flawed, documents show
Chris Mason: Landmark moment for Sunak with Yemen strikes
Chris Mason: Landmark moment for Sunak with Yemen strikes EPA By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News For Rishi Sunak, strikes against the Houthi rebels mark a landmark moment of his premiership. The decision to commit the UK to military action is a landmark moment in any prime minister’s tenure in office. The government has… Continue reading Chris Mason: Landmark moment for Sunak with Yemen strikes
Why is the world investing so much in semiconductors?
Why is the world investing so much in semiconductors? Pragmatic Semiconductor By Hannah Mullane Business Reporter, BBC News I’m at the UK’s newest computer chip plant in Durham. Formerly a ceramic pipe factory, from the outside it looks like a big warehouse. But inside the vast space is being transformed into a sophisticated hub for… Continue reading Why is the world investing so much in semiconductors?
I’m up for fight over nanny state accusations, says Keir Starmer
I’m up for fight over nanny state accusations, says Keir Starmer This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News Sir Keir Starmer has said he is “up for that fight” over accusations Labour is embracing the “nanny state”… Continue reading I’m up for fight over nanny state accusations, says Keir Starmer
Post Office paid Fujitsu £95m to extend Horizon
Post Office paid Fujitsu £95m to extend Horizon Reuters By Ben King Business reporter, BBC News The Post Office has paid Fujitsu over £95m to extend the troubled Horizon IT system for two years after a plan to move to Amazon had to be abandoned. A serving postmaster told the BBC the software is still… Continue reading Post Office paid Fujitsu £95m to extend Horizon
Bitcoin: Crypto fans can now invest in exchange-traded funds – but what are they?
Bitcoin: Crypto fans can now invest in exchange-traded funds – but what are they? Getty Images By Joe Tidy Cyber correspondent The US has made the long-awaited decision to allow Bitcoin to be part of mainstream investing funds. It has approved what are known as spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which can be purchased by… Continue reading Bitcoin: Crypto fans can now invest in exchange-traded funds – but what are they?
Lib Dem MPs told what to say about Sir Ed Davey Post Office role
Lib Dem MPs told what to say about Sir Ed Davey Post Office role PA Media By Henry Zeffman Chief political correspondent Liberal Democrat MPs have been given a standard letter to send to constituents asking about Sir Ed Davey’s role in the Post Office scandal. The Lib Dem leader has been under pressure since… Continue reading Lib Dem MPs told what to say about Sir Ed Davey Post Office role