Reeves vows action on growth amid rising debt costs This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Sam Francis Political reporter Faisal Islam Economics editor @faisalislam 14 January 2025, 15:26 GMT Updated 15 minutes ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves has pledged to go “further and faster”… Continue reading Reeves vows action on growth amid rising debt costs
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UK plans to ‘unleash AI’ across UK to boost growth
UK plans to ‘unleash AI’ across UK to boost growth Getty Images Charlotte Edwards Business reporter 1 hour ago The government is to set out plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) across the UK to boost growth and deliver public services more efficiently. The AI Opportunities Action Plan being announced on Monday will be backed… Continue reading UK plans to ‘unleash AI’ across UK to boost growth
Reeves defends China visit and hails £600m boost to UK
Reeves defends China visit and hails £600m boost to UK Reuters Michael Race Business reporter, BBC News 11 January 2025, 00:16 GMT Updated 1 hour ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended her decision to travel to China to improve economic ties at a time when soaring government borrowing costs threaten to squeeze UK public finances.… Continue reading Reeves defends China visit and hails £600m boost to UK
Reeves heads to China as pressure grows over borrowing costs
Reeves heads to China as pressure grows over borrowing costs PA Media André Rhoden-Paul BBC News 10 January 2025, 03:52 GMT Updated 29 minutes ago It is “absolutely right” that Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ trip to China go ahead as planned, a cabinet colleague has said. Opposition parties had called for Reeves to cancel the three-day… Continue reading Reeves heads to China as pressure grows over borrowing costs
Pound falls to lowest in over a year as borrowing costs soar
Pound falls to lowest in over a year as borrowing costs soar Getty Images Charlotte Edwards and Faarea Masud Business reporters 8 January 2025 2090 Comments Updated 20 minutes ago The pound has fallen to its lowest level in over a year, while UK borrowing costs have surged to their highest for 16 years. Economists… Continue reading Pound falls to lowest in over a year as borrowing costs soar
Chris Mason: Is Starmer leaving the door open to abuse inquiry?
Chris Mason: Is Starmer leaving the door open to abuse inquiry? PA Media Chris Mason Political editor @ChrisMasonBBC 3 hours ago “He’s deranged!” So said a cabinet minister to me, describing Elon Musk. The anger and exasperation at the heart of government about the world’s richest man is palpable. The flurry – or slurry, as… Continue reading Chris Mason: Is Starmer leaving the door open to abuse inquiry?
Huge problems with axing fact checkers, Meta oversight board says
Huge problems with axing fact checkers, Meta oversight board says Getty Images Graham Fraser Technology reporter 4 minutes ago The co-chair of the independent body that reviews Facebook and Instagram content has said she is “very concerned” about how parent company Meta’s decision to ditch fact checkers will affect minority groups. Helle Thorning-Schmidt, from Meta’s… Continue reading Huge problems with axing fact checkers, Meta oversight board says
Musk’s ‘disinformation’ endangering me, says Phillips
Musk’s ‘disinformation’ endangering me, says Phillips This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Victoria Derbyshire, presenter, BBC Newsnight & Kate Whannel, political reporter 7 January 2025, 18:01 GMT Updated 1 hour ago Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips has told BBC’s Newsnight that “disinformation” spread by… Continue reading Musk’s ‘disinformation’ endangering me, says Phillips
US says tech giant Tencent works with Chinese military
US says tech giant Tencent works with Chinese military Getty Images Peter Hoskins Business reporter 12 minutes ago The US has added several Chinese technology companies, including gaming and social media giant Tencent and battery maker CATL, to a list of businesses it says work with China’s military. The list serves as a warning to… Continue reading US says tech giant Tencent works with Chinese military
Cooper promises law to tackle child abuse cover ups
Cooper promises law to tackle child abuse cover ups Parliament Kate Whannel Politics reporter 1 hour ago Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has said those who cover up or fail to report child sexual abuse could face professional or criminal sanctions under a new offence to be introduced this year. The proposal was one of 20… Continue reading Cooper promises law to tackle child abuse cover ups