Diane Abbott says she has been banned from standing for Labour at election

Diane Abbott says she has been banned from standing for Labour at election It’s certainly true that there has been unease from lots of MPs for some time about how long Diane Abbott’s suspension has lasted – and that unease has spread across the Labour Party, far beyond Abbott’s usual allies on the left. There… Continue reading Diane Abbott says she has been banned from standing for Labour at election

AI products like ChatGPT much hyped but not much used, study says

AI products like ChatGPT much hyped but not much used, study says Getty Images Tom Singleton Technology reporter 28 May 2024 Very few people are regularly using “much hyped” artificial intelligence (AI) products like ChatGPT, a survey suggests. Researchers surveyed 12,000 people in six countries, including the UK, with only 2% of British respondents saying… Continue reading AI products like ChatGPT much hyped but not much used, study says

More than 120 business chiefs sign letter backing Labour

More than 120 business chiefs sign letter backing Labour Getty Images Faisal Islam Economics editor @faisalislam 27 May 2024, 21:22 BST Updated 28 minutes ago Dozens of business leaders have signed a letter endorsing the Labour Party’s economic plans ahead of the 4 July general election saying it is “time for a change”. In a… Continue reading More than 120 business chiefs sign letter backing Labour

Rishi Sunak says national service will ‘foster service’ and boost security

Rishi Sunak says national service will ‘foster service’ and boost security PA MediaCopyright: PA Media We’ve been focusing this morning on political leaders and their campaign promises. But when – and what – is the election? Last week, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the general election would take place on 4 July. The general election… Continue reading Rishi Sunak says national service will ‘foster service’ and boost security

Conservatives plan to bring back mandatory national service

Conservatives plan to bring back mandatory national service PA Media Emily McGarvey BBC News 25 May 2024 Updated 8 hours ago The Conservative Party has said it would bring back mandatory national service if it wins the general election. It said 18-year-olds would have a choice of either joining the military full-time for 12 months,… Continue reading Conservatives plan to bring back mandatory national service

‘I was misidentified as shoplifter by facial recognition tech’

‘I was misidentified as shoplifter by facial recognition tech’ By James Clayton BBC Newsnight Sara needed some chocolate – she had had one of those days – so wandered into a Home Bargains store. “Within less than a minute, I’m approached by a store worker who comes up to me and says, ‘You’re a thief,… Continue reading ‘I was misidentified as shoplifter by facial recognition tech’

Michael Gove steps down in mass exodus of MPs before election

Michael Gove steps down in mass exodus of MPs before election PA Media Laura Kuenssberg and Jennifer McKiernan BBC News 24 May 2024, 19:04 BST Updated 1 hour ago Long-serving Conservative cabinet minister Michael Gove has announced he will not stand at the general election, as the second full day of campaigning was marked by… Continue reading Michael Gove steps down in mass exodus of MPs before election