Smart appliances could stop working after two years, says Which? Getty Images By Shiona McCallum Technology reporter Smart appliances could stop working properly after just two years because manufacturers are failing to provide tech updates, according to Which?. Research by the consumer champion found products like expensive dishwashers, TVs, and washing machines – which might… Continue reading Smart appliances could stop working after two years, says Which?
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Starmer to urge Sunak to put NI above ‘Brexit purity cult’
Starmer to urge Sunak to put NI above ‘Brexit purity cult’ Getty Images By Iain McDowell BBC News NI Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is to urge Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to put Northern Ireland “above a Brexit purity cult” within the Conservative Party. He will use a speech in Belfast to tell the PM… Continue reading Starmer to urge Sunak to put NI above ‘Brexit purity cult’
Rishi Sunak facing major Tory rebellion over internet safety law
Rishi Sunak facing major Tory rebellion over internet safety law Getty Images By Paul Seddon & Oscar Bentley BBC News Rishi Sunak is facing a major backbench rebellion over the government’s plans to prevent harmful material on the internet. Thirty-six Tory MPs are backing a plan to make social media bosses face prison if they… Continue reading Rishi Sunak facing major Tory rebellion over internet safety law
Royal Mail ‘cyber-incident’ hits overseas post
Royal Mail ‘cyber-incident’ hits overseas post Getty Images By Tom Espiner Business reporter, BBC News Royal Mail says it is unable to send letters and parcels overseas following a “cyber-incident”. The delivery firm is telling customers to stop sending items overseas while it tries to resolve the issue. Royal Mail said there were also minor… Continue reading Royal Mail ‘cyber-incident’ hits overseas post
PMQs: Rishi Sunak says he is registered with NHS doctor
PMQs: Rishi Sunak says he is registered with NHS doctor This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. The prime minister has told MPs he is registered with an NHS GP but has used “independent healthcare in the past”. Rishi Sunak had previously refused to… Continue reading PMQs: Rishi Sunak says he is registered with NHS doctor
NHS bosses fear impact of second ambulance strike
NHS bosses fear impact of second ambulance strike PA Media By Nick Eardley and Nick Triggle BBC News The impact of Wednesday’s ambulance strike in England and Wales is likely to be worse than that of the one before Christmas, NHS managers are warning. Thousands of paramedics and support staff will walk out for the… Continue reading NHS bosses fear impact of second ambulance strike
Why it is becoming easier to sue big tech in the UK
Why it is becoming easier to sue big tech in the UK Getty Images The UK is seeing a rise in people suing companies, including some of the best known names in technology, en masse. Research by Thomson Reuters shows the amount of damages being sought in what are known as class actions leapt from… Continue reading Why it is becoming easier to sue big tech in the UK
Labour to unveil plan to help jobseekers find work
Labour to unveil plan to help jobseekers find work EPA By Iain Watson & Paul Seddon BBC News Labour’s shadow work and pensions secretary is set to unveil plans to encourage older workers and those with medical conditions back into work. In a speech, Jonathan Ashworth will promise improved support for those who have recently… Continue reading Labour to unveil plan to help jobseekers find work
Rishi Sunak refuses to say if he uses private GP
Rishi Sunak refuses to say if he uses private GP This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has repeatedly refused to say whether he uses private healthcare, insisting it is “not really relevant”. Mr Sunak… Continue reading Rishi Sunak refuses to say if he uses private GP
Lawyers expect court challenge to anti-strike laws
Lawyers expect court challenge to anti-strike laws This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Lawyers say they expect the UK government’s planned laws on enforcing minimum service levels during strikes to be hampered by legal challenges. Unions could be… Continue reading Lawyers expect court challenge to anti-strike laws