Reform UK makes big gains in English local elections 53 minutes ago Paul Seddon Political reporter Getty Images Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has made big gains in English local elections, cementing it as a prime challenger to Britain’s traditional main parties. It has won over 630 council seats from around 1,500 declared so far, with… Continue reading Reform UK makes big gains in English local elections
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Reform takes Runcorn from Labour by just six votes
Reform takes Runcorn from Labour by just six votes 41 minutes ago Becky Morton Political reporter Reform UK has won the Runcorn and Helsby by-election by just six votes, beating Labour after a dramatic recount. In Sir Keir Starmer’s first major electoral test as prime minister, former Conservative councillor Sarah Pochin overturned a 14,696 majority… Continue reading Reform takes Runcorn from Labour by just six votes
Xbox prices hiked worldwide amid tariff uncertainty
Xbox prices hiked worldwide amid tariff uncertainty Microsoft has significantly raised prices for its Xbox console, citing increasing development costs and what it called “market conditions”. The increases vary from country to country, with Xbox Series S consoles going up by £50 to £299.99 in the UK. The US has seen even steeper price rises,… Continue reading Xbox prices hiked worldwide amid tariff uncertainty
Harrods latest retailer to be hit by cyber attack
Harrods latest retailer to be hit by cyber attack The luxury department store Harrods says it is the latest retailer to have been targeted by a cyber attack. The firm said it had “restricted internet access at our sites” following an attempt to gain access to its systems. It comes the day after the Co-op… Continue reading Harrods latest retailer to be hit by cyber attack
Meta warns of ‘worse’ experience for European users
Meta warns of ‘worse’ experience for European users Meta warned Wednesday that European users could face a “materially worse” experience following a key regulatory decision by the European Commission. Meta recently introduced a “consent or pay” model which leaves users to choose between paying for a monthly subscription or letting Meta combine data it has… Continue reading Meta warns of ‘worse’ experience for European users
Labour defends net-zero policies after Blair criticism
Labour defends net-zero policies after Blair criticism The government has defended its net-zero policies after Sir Tony Blair said limiting fossil fuels was “doomed to fail” and a new approach was needed. The ex-Labour prime minister argued the climate change debate had become “irrational” and people in rich countries no longer wanted to make financial… Continue reading Labour defends net-zero policies after Blair criticism
Chris Mason: A wildly unpredictable local elections
Chris Mason: A wildly unpredictable local elections If last year’s general election was all consuming and everywhere, this year’s local elections, in truth, are neither. That is not to denigrate for a moment how much they matter in the places where they are happening, nor the extent to which they will mould the mood of… Continue reading Chris Mason: A wildly unpredictable local elections
M&S stores left with empty shelves after cyber attack
M&S stores left with empty shelves after cyber attack Some Marks & Spencer stores have been left with empty shelves as the retailer continues to struggle with a cyber attack affecting its operations. Over the Easter weekend, customers reported problems using contactless pay and Click & Collect, and online orders have been paused on the… Continue reading M&S stores left with empty shelves after cyber attack
Sex offenders to be denied asylum rights in new law
Sex offenders to be denied asylum rights in new law Asylum seekers will be denied the right to stay in the UK if they have been convicted of sexual offences, the government has announced. Terrorists, war criminals and any other criminals whose offences carry a sentence of one year or more can already be refused… Continue reading Sex offenders to be denied asylum rights in new law
Ministers face above projected teacher and NHS pay deals
Ministers face above projected teacher and NHS pay deals 3 hours ago Henry Zeffman Chief Political Correspondent Sam Francis Political reporter Getty Images Millions of public sector workers should be given pay rises of as much as 4%, pay review bodies have told ministers – significantly higher than ministers wanted. The pay review body for… Continue reading Ministers face above projected teacher and NHS pay deals