Rabbi and security staff who blocked synagogue attacker ‘true heroes’, says PM 9 hours ago Ewan GawneNorth West AFP via Getty Images A rabbi and security guards from a Manchester synagogue have been praised as “heroes” by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for their actions when the building came under attack. Two members of the… Continue reading Rabbi and security staff who blocked synagogue attacker ‘true heroes’, says PM
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Starmer ‘appalled’ by Manchester attack on Jewish holy day
Starmer ‘appalled’ by Manchester attack on Jewish holy day Sir Keir Starmer has condemned the “horrific” attack on a synagogue in Manchester in which two people have died. The prime minister said he was “appalled” by the car and stabbing attack at the Heaton Park Synagogue in Crumpsall, north Manchester, which took place at about… Continue reading Starmer ‘appalled’ by Manchester attack on Jewish holy day
Hackers delete children’s pictures and data after nursery attack backlash
Hackers delete children’s pictures and data after nursery attack backlash Hackers who attempted to extort a nursery chain by posting stolen images and data about children on the darknet have removed the posts and claim to have deleted the information. The criminals began posting profiles of the children to their website last Thursday, adding another… Continue reading Hackers delete children’s pictures and data after nursery attack backlash
Starmer wants rethink on international law to tackle migration
Starmer wants rethink on international law to tackle migration 53 minutes ago Sam FrancisPolitical reporter Sir Keir Starmer has said his government will look again at international law to meet the challenge of “mass migration”. The prime minister gave the clearest sign yet the government is planning a major overhaul on the use of the… Continue reading Starmer wants rethink on international law to tackle migration
Half of UK adults now regularly use mobile payments
Half of UK adults now regularly use mobile payments 30 minutes ago Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondent Getty Images Half of UK adults are now regularly paying for things by tapping their phone, new banking data suggests. A surge in the use of mobile payments via services such as Apple Pay or Google Pay has… Continue reading Half of UK adults now regularly use mobile payments
Farage doesn’t believe in Britain, Starmer tells Labour conference
Farage doesn’t believe in Britain, Starmer tells Labour conference 3 hours ago Brian WheelerPolitical reporter Sir Keir Starmer has launched an all-out attack on Nigel Farage’s “politics of grievance”, claiming the Reform UK leader did not believe in Britain. The prime minister sought to contrast his vision of a “tolerant, decent, respectful Britain” with what… Continue reading Farage doesn’t believe in Britain, Starmer tells Labour conference
Streeting rules out VAT on private healthcare
Streeting rules out VAT on private healthcare Wes Streeting has ruled out introducing value added tax (VAT) on private healthcare at the forthcoming Budget. It comes after newspaper reports that the Treasury was looking at bringing private healthcare services within scope of the sales tax. But asked whether this was under consideration, the health secretary… Continue reading Streeting rules out VAT on private healthcare
Reeves warns of harder choices to come as she hints at tax rises
Reeves warns of harder choices to come as she hints at tax rises 31 minutes ago Becky MortonPolitical reporter Rachel Reeves has said the government is facing difficult choices, as she promised she would not take risks with the public finances. In her speech at Labour’s annual party conference in Liverpool, the chancellor pledged to… Continue reading Reeves warns of harder choices to come as she hints at tax rises
‘You’ll never need to work again’: Criminals offer reporter money to hack BBC
‘You’ll never need to work again’: Criminals offer reporter money to hack BBC 42 minutes ago Joe TidyCyber correspondent, BBC World Service BBC Like many things in the shadowy world of cyber crime, an insider threat is something very few people have experience of. Even fewer people want to talk about it. But I was… Continue reading ‘You’ll never need to work again’: Criminals offer reporter money to hack BBC
Keir Starmer calls Reform migrant policy ‘racist’ and ‘immoral’
Keir Starmer calls Reform migrant policy ‘racist’ and ‘immoral’ Sir Keir Starmer has labelled Reform UK’s policy of scrapping indefinite leave to remain as “racist” and “immoral”. The policy, which could effectively lead to hundreds of thousands of people who are here legally being deported from the UK, was announced by party leader Nigel Farage… Continue reading Keir Starmer calls Reform migrant policy ‘racist’ and ‘immoral’