Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman invited to visit UK Reuters By Ione Wells & Frank Gardner BBC News Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been invited to visit the UK, the Saudi Arabian embassy has told the BBC. No 10 said it would confirm the prime minister’s engagements in the usual way, with nothing… Continue reading Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman invited to visit UK
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Rishi Sunak defends government cost-of-living support
Rishi Sunak defends government cost-of-living support By Becky Morton Political reporter Rishi Sunak has said it is difficult for people to understand the scale of government support with energy bills, as he defended his record on tackling the cost of living. The prime minister said halving inflation was a top priority and his plan to… Continue reading Rishi Sunak defends government cost-of-living support
Bibby Stockholm: Sunak committed to housing asylum seekers on barge
Bibby Stockholm: Sunak committed to housing asylum seekers on barge PA Media By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said his government is still “committed” to using the Bibby Stockholm barge to house asylum seekers. Last week, 39 asylum seekers were taken off the barge after Legionella bacteria was found in the… Continue reading Bibby Stockholm: Sunak committed to housing asylum seekers on barge
Grooming cases at record high amid online safety laws delay
Grooming cases at record high amid online safety laws delay Getty Images By Shiona McCallum Technology reporter Tens of thousands of online grooming crimes have been recorded during the wait for updated online safety laws. Campaigners are urging tech companies and MPs to back the Online Safety Bill and are calling for no more hold-ups.… Continue reading Grooming cases at record high amid online safety laws delay
Bibby Stockholm: No one harmed over discovery of Legionella on barge – health secretary
Bibby Stockholm: No one harmed over discovery of Legionella on barge – health secretary PA Media By Thomas Mackintosh & Oliver Slow BBC News Ministers took “instant action” to move 39 asylum seekers from the Bibby Stockholm barge after Legionella bacteria was found last week, the health secretary said. Steve Barclay was questioned over why… Continue reading Bibby Stockholm: No one harmed over discovery of Legionella on barge – health secretary
Ministers face renewed pressure over boat crossings
Ministers face renewed pressure over boat crossings Reuters By Andre Rhoden-Paul, Bethany Bell & Lisa Louis BBC News, London and Calais Ministers are facing renewed pressure to tackle boat crossings in the Channel after six migrants died when a vessel sank off the French coast on Saturday. Labour said people smugglers were “running rings” around… Continue reading Ministers face renewed pressure over boat crossings
Rishi Sunak most frequent UK flyer among recent PMs
Rishi Sunak most frequent UK flyer among recent PMs Number 10 By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Rishi Sunak has used RAF jets and helicopters for domestic flights more frequently than the UK’s previous three prime ministers, the BBC can reveal. Ministry of Defence data show he took almost one such flight a week during his… Continue reading Rishi Sunak most frequent UK flyer among recent PMs
Prototype ‘Brain-like’ chip promises greener AI, says tech giant
Prototype ‘Brain-like’ chip promises greener AI, says tech giant Getty Images By Shiona McCallum & Chris Vallance Technology reporters A prototype “brain-like” chip could make artificial intelligence (AI) more energy efficient, its developer, technology giant IBM, has said. Concerns have been raised about emissions associated with warehouses full of computers powering AI systems. IBM said… Continue reading Prototype ‘Brain-like’ chip promises greener AI, says tech giant
Taliban repression of women a crime against humanity, says Gordon Brown
Taliban repression of women a crime against humanity, says Gordon Brown Getty Images By Andre Rhoden-Paul BBC News The Taliban’s treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan is a “crime against humanity”, Gordon Brown has told the BBC. The former prime minister is calling on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to prosecute those responsible for… Continue reading Taliban repression of women a crime against humanity, says Gordon Brown
How safe is my data after a hack or leak?
How safe is my data after a hack or leak? Getty Images Following news stories in the past few days, it’s understandable you might be concerned about your data. The UK’s elections watchdog revealed on Tuesday it had been the victim of a “complex cyber-attack” potentially affecting millions of voters. Then on Wednesday it emerged… Continue reading How safe is my data after a hack or leak?