Dame Alison Rose: Why did the government get involved? PA Media By Nick Eardley BBC chief political correspondent It seems clear that government pressure helped oust NatWest’s chief executive. On Tuesday evening, Dame Alison Rose was trying to stay in her job. At 1742, the bank published a statement saying it had “full confidence” in… Continue reading Dame Alison Rose: Why did the government get involved?
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Labour drops pledge to introduce self-ID for trans people
Labour drops pledge to introduce self-ID for trans people Getty Images By Paul Seddon & Helen Catt BBC News Labour has ruled out introducing a self-ID system to allow people to change their legal sex without a medical diagnosis. Leader Sir Keir Starmer has previously said his party would introduce such a system if it… Continue reading Labour drops pledge to introduce self-ID for trans people
Spotify raises premium subscription price for millions
Spotify raises premium subscription price for millions Reuters By Chloe Kim BBC News Spotify is raising prices for its 200 million ad-free subscribers for the first time in over a decade, the platform has announced. In the US, the cost will increase from $9.99 to $10.99 (£8.57) for those with an individual plan. Similar price… Continue reading Spotify raises premium subscription price for millions
Michael Gove relaxes planning rules to create more homes in city centres
Michael Gove relaxes planning rules to create more homes in city centres Getty Images By Kate Whannel BBC News Michael Gove is to relax planning rules in England in an effort to create more homes in “the hearts of our cities”. The levelling up secretary says he wants to make it easier to convert empty… Continue reading Michael Gove relaxes planning rules to create more homes in city centres
Treasury to meet bank bosses over Farage row
Treasury to meet bank bosses over Farage row Getty Images By Tom Espiner & Noor Nanji Business reporters, BBC News The Treasury has called a meeting with bank bosses over account closures, following the row between Nigel Farage and NatWest. Minister Andrew Griffith said there was “significant concern” over claims accounts are shut due to… Continue reading Treasury to meet bank bosses over Farage row
By-elections: Labour scents power but Sunak says it’s not a done deal
By-elections: Labour scents power but Sunak says it’s not a done deal 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 says Labour can now win anywhere – but Rishi Sunak insists his party is still… Continue reading By-elections: Labour scents power but Sunak says it’s not a done deal
AI will ‘lead to more games being made and more jobs’
AI will ‘lead to more games being made and more jobs’ charisma.ai By Steffan Powell Gaming correspondent Artificial Intelligence will lead to more jobs in the video game industry, one of the bodies representing games developers has told the BBC. Dr Richard Wilson, boss of TIGA, says AI will “reduce the cost of making games… Continue reading AI will ‘lead to more games being made and more jobs’
Next election not lost, says Rishi Sunak after by-election defeats
Next election not lost, says Rishi Sunak after by-election defeats This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Paul Seddon Politics reporter Rishi Sunak has insisted the Conservatives can still win the next general election, despite suffering two damaging by-election defeats. Labour and the… Continue reading Next election not lost, says Rishi Sunak after by-election defeats
What do the results mean for UK politics?
What do the results mean for UK politics? [unable to retrieve full-text content]A polling expert reflects on what two losses and a slim victory could mean for the government.Published at Fri, 21 Jul 2023 05:10:17 +0000
Nigel Farage gets apology from banking boss in Coutts row
Nigel Farage gets apology from banking boss in Coutts row Getty Images Banking boss Dame Alison Rose has apologised to Nigel Farage for “deeply inappropriate” comments made about him in papers on his suitability as a Coutts customer. In a letter to Mr Farage, the boss of NatWest Group, said the comments did not reflect… Continue reading Nigel Farage gets apology from banking boss in Coutts row