Voters go to the polls in three by-elections in England Getty Images Voters in England are going to the polls in three constituencies in London, North Yorkshire and Somerset to elect new MPs. The three seats in Uxbridge and South Ruislip, Selby and Ainsty, and Somerton and Frome were won by the Conservatives at the… Continue reading Voters go to the polls in three by-elections in England
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Mobile roaming charges: Ofcom proposes new rules to curb fees
Mobile roaming charges: Ofcom proposes new rules to curb fees Getty Images By Tom Gerken Technology reporter Mobile networks must tell people if they are going to be charged for using their phone abroad under new plans from the UK regulator. Ofcom wants people to be alerted about potential fees for roaming – using minutes,… Continue reading Mobile roaming charges: Ofcom proposes new rules to curb fees
AI: Workers need more protection – TUC union
AI: Workers need more protection – TUC union Getty Images By Simon Jack Business editor The UK is falling behind in protecting workers from artificial intelligence (AI), a trade union has warned. The TUC said the UK had no plans, like the EU’s AI Act, to regulate its use in hiring, firing and setting work… Continue reading AI: Workers need more protection – TUC union
Rishi Sunak apologises to UK’s LGBT veterans for past armed forces gay ban
Rishi Sunak apologises to UK’s LGBT veterans for past armed forces gay ban Emma Riley By Megan Fisher, Lauren Moss and Josh Parry BBC News Rishi Sunak has apologised for the historical treatment of LGBT veterans who were sacked or forced out of the military for being gay. The PM called the ban an “appalling… Continue reading Rishi Sunak apologises to UK’s LGBT veterans for past armed forces gay ban
Two-child benefit cap: Keir Starmer to face challenge from Labour policy body
Two-child benefit cap: Keir Starmer to face challenge from Labour policy body Getty Images By Iain Watson Political correspondent, BBC News Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer’s refusal to abolish the two-child limit on claiming some benefits will be challenged at a meeting of the party’s policy body this weekend. Sir Keir has faced a backlash… Continue reading Two-child benefit cap: Keir Starmer to face challenge from Labour policy body
Virtual pet website Neopets plans $4m comeback
Virtual pet website Neopets plans $4m comeback Neopets By Tom Gerken Technology reporter Virtual pet website Neopets is planning a comeback. Launched in 1999 by British developers, the site let users care for cartoon pets, chat and play games. But after Viacom bought it, for $160m (£122m) in 2005, the site failed to keep up… Continue reading Virtual pet website Neopets plans $4m comeback
Visa rules eased for building and fishing industry
Visa rules eased for building and fishing industry PA Media By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News Visa rules are being eased for overseas builders, carpenters and people working in the fishing industry, the Home Office has confirmed. Roofers and plasterers have also been added to the Shortage Occupation List, which temporarily eases visa restrictions… Continue reading Visa rules eased for building and fishing industry
Protecting UK jobs will be a challenge says new AI advisor
Protecting UK jobs will be a challenge says new AI advisor PA Media By Zoe Kleinman Technology editor Protecting British jobs will be a challenge as artificial intelligence systems become more advanced, the new head of the government’s AI taskforce has told the BBC. Ian Hogarth said it was “inevitable” that more jobs would become… Continue reading Protecting UK jobs will be a challenge says new AI advisor
Plan to crack down on ‘rip-off’ university degrees
Plan to crack down on ‘rip-off’ university degrees Getty Images By Becky Morton Political reporter Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to crack down on “rip-off” degrees that do not lead to graduate jobs. Under plans due to be announced later, universities in England will be forced to limit the number of students they recruit… Continue reading Plan to crack down on ‘rip-off’ university degrees
Ben Wallace to quit as defence secretary at next Cabinet reshuffle
Ben Wallace to quit as defence secretary at next Cabinet reshuffle Reuters By Ione Wells, political correspondent, and Sean Seddon BBC News Ben Wallace says he will resign as defence secretary at the next Cabinet reshuffle. He told the Sunday Times he would not stand at the next general election, but ruled out leaving “prematurely”… Continue reading Ben Wallace to quit as defence secretary at next Cabinet reshuffle