We’ll cut through Labour gloom, says Lib Dem leader This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Joshua Nevett Political reporter, in Brighton @JoshuaNevett 40 minutes ago Sir Ed Davey has said his party will offer a positive alternative to the Labour government’s “doom and… Continue reading We’ll cut through Labour gloom, says Lib Dem leader
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Instagram gives parents more control over teen accounts
Instagram gives parents more control over teen accounts Getty Images Liv McMahon & Tom Gerken Technology reporters 11 minutes ago Zoe Kleinman Technology editor @zsk Instagram is overhauling the way it works for teenagers, promising more “built-in protections” for young people and added controls and reassurance for parents. The new “Teen Accounts” are being introduced… Continue reading Instagram gives parents more control over teen accounts
Tuition fees must go up, unis say as term begins
Tuition fees must go up, unis say as term begins Getty Images Vanessa Clarke Education reporter, BBC News Laura Hendry BBC Radio 4’s Today programme 6 hours ago Comments Higher tuition fees and direct government funding are needed to halt a growing deficit in England, a group of 141 UK universities says. A fee rise… Continue reading Tuition fees must go up, unis say as term begins
I had four days left to live, says Lib Dem deputy leader
I had four days left to live, says Lib Dem deputy leader Getty Images 2 hours ago Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper has told her party’s conference how doctors warned her that, without major surgery, she would only have four days left to live. The St Albans MP said her Crohn’s disease was so… Continue reading I had four days left to live, says Lib Dem deputy leader
Starmer and Meloni to discuss migrant crossings
Starmer and Meloni to discuss migrant crossings Getty Images Mark Lowen BBC Rome Correspondent 15 September 2024 Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he is “interested” in learning about Italy’s scheme to send migrants rescued at sea to Albania to process their asylum claims, ahead of his first official visit to Rome. The British… Continue reading Starmer and Meloni to discuss migrant crossings
Lib Dem leader: Invest in NHS or accept decline
Lib Dem leader: Invest in NHS or accept decline PA Joshua Nevett Political reporter, in Brighton @JoshuaNevett 1 hour ago Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey is urging the Labour government to “invest more in the NHS or accept continued decline”. Sir Ed is calling for a “budget for the NHS” in October, with more investment… Continue reading Lib Dem leader: Invest in NHS or accept decline
Greens hit with £90,000 legal bill after discrimination case
Greens hit with £90,000 legal bill after discrimination case Getty Images Sam Francis Political reporter 11 minutes ago The Green Party of England and Wales have been ordered to pay £90,000 to cover the costs of their former deputy leader, who won a discrimination case against them. Shahrar Ali had already been awarded £9,100 in… Continue reading Greens hit with £90,000 legal bill after discrimination case
Stephen Fry: Musk and Zuckerberg have ‘polluted culture’
Stephen Fry: Musk and Zuckerberg have ‘polluted culture’ Richard Eaton, Kings College London Zoe Kleinman Technology editor @zsk 5 minutes ago Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg and X owner Elon Musk are “the worst polluters in human history” according to Stephen Fry. The actor and comedian made the claims during a lecture at Kings College, London.… Continue reading Stephen Fry: Musk and Zuckerberg have ‘polluted culture’
Russia can end war now, says PM as Putin warns West
Russia can end war now, says PM as Putin warns West PA Media Chris Mason Political editor @ChrisMasonBBC Isabella Allen Senior political producer Reporting from Washington, travelling with the Prime Minister 1 hour ago Russia “started” the conflict in Ukraine and can end it “straight away”, Sir Keir Starmer has said after Vladimir Putin suggested… Continue reading Russia can end war now, says PM as Putin warns West
Tories took £5m from Hester days before election called
Tories took £5m from Hester days before election called YouTube/PA Media Helen Catt Political correspondent @BBCHelenCatt 12 September 2024, 10:35 BST Updated 1 hour ago The Conservative Party accepted a further £5m donation from the businessman Frank Hester days before the general election was called in May. The donation was taken two months after he… Continue reading Tories took £5m from Hester days before election called