Violent criminals could be let out early for good behaviour under new proposals

Violent criminals could be let out early for good behaviour under new proposals 1 hour ago Sima Kotecha Ashitha Nagesh PA Media Violent prisoners, including those convicted of sex offences and domestic abuse, could be released after serving just a third of their sentence, under new recommendations made in a landmark review. The Independent Sentencing… Continue reading Violent criminals could be let out early for good behaviour under new proposals

Leaked memo reveals Rayner called for tax rises

Leaked memo reveals Rayner called for tax rises Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner’s department called for Chancellor Rachel Reeves to increase taxes prior to this year’s Spring Statement. A memo – seen by the Daily Telegraph – appeared to urge Reeves to raise taxes by £3bn to £4bn a year through various measures, which the… Continue reading Leaked memo reveals Rayner called for tax rises

Police investigation into UK retail hacks focuses on English-speaking youths

Police investigation into UK retail hacks focuses on English-speaking youths 2 hours ago Joe Tidy Cyber correspondent, BBC World Service Getty Images Detectives investigating cyber attacks on UK retailers are focussing on a notorious cluster of cyber criminals known to be young English-speakers, some of them teenagers, police have revealed. For weeks speculation has mounted… Continue reading Police investigation into UK retail hacks focuses on English-speaking youths

Ministers consider easing winter fuel payment cuts

Ministers consider easing winter fuel payment cuts Senior government figures are discussing whether to reverse the controversial decision to cut winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners within weeks. More than nine million pensioners lost out on payments worth up to £300 after Chancellor Rachel Reeves restricted eligibility for the pension top-up last year. Discussions… Continue reading Ministers consider easing winter fuel payment cuts

My AI therapist got me through dark times: The good and bad of chatbot counselling

My AI therapist got me through dark times: The good and bad of chatbot counselling Eleanor Lawrie Social affairs reporter BBC “Whenever I was struggling, if it was going to be a really bad day, I could then start to chat to one of these bots, and it was like [having] a cheerleader, someone who’s… Continue reading My AI therapist got me through dark times: The good and bad of chatbot counselling

‘Breakthrough’ in last-minute EU-UK talks before summit

‘Breakthrough’ in last-minute EU-UK talks before summit Negotiations to reset the UK’s post-Brexit relations reached a “breakthrough” last night, No 10 sources said, as Sir Keir Starmer prepares to meet EU leaders at a summit in London. Talks between the UK and the EU continued late into Sunday evening, with the issues discussed thought to… Continue reading ‘Breakthrough’ in last-minute EU-UK talks before summit

The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump’s America First plan

The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump’s America First plan 49 minutes ago Faisal Islam Reporting fromArizona BBC Among the cactuses in the desert of Arizona, just outside Phoenix, an extraordinary collection of buildings are emerging that will shape the future of the global economy and the world. The hum of… Continue reading The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump’s America First plan

Defence deals and palace invites: UK and EU haggle before first summit since Brexit

Defence deals and palace invites: UK and EU haggle before first summit since Brexit 4 hours ago Katya Adler Europe editor EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock “Don’t expect miracles. But do know – everyone wants this to work.” On Monday in London the EU and UK hold their first bilateral summit since Brexit. Symbolically, this is a big moment.… Continue reading Defence deals and palace invites: UK and EU haggle before first summit since Brexit

MPs to debate assisted dying bill again after major changes

MPs to debate assisted dying bill again after major changes 4 hours ago Sam Francis Political reporter Harry Farley Political correspondent Getty Images MPs will debate a bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales for the first time since significant changes were made to it. The bill passed the first stage of the… Continue reading MPs to debate assisted dying bill again after major changes