Legal warning over Barclay waste project decision Shutterstock By Chris Mason, political editor and Henry Zeffman, chief political correspondent BBC News A top government lawyer warned a plan that would have stopped an incinerator being built in Environment Secretary Steve Barclay’s constituency for up to a year was unlawful. The BBC has seen a… Continue reading Legal warning over Barclay waste project decision
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Apple becomes the latest tech giant under siege
Apple becomes the latest tech giant under siege Getty Images By Zoe Kleinman Technology Editor To understand how much the US government’s new lawsuit strikes at the heart of the identity Apple has forged for itself, let’s first consider the firm’s fanbase. Apple has a unique position as a tech brand, and is regarded with… Continue reading Apple becomes the latest tech giant under siege
Concerns raised over Steve Barclay’s role in waste project
Concerns raised over Steve Barclay’s role in waste project Getty Images By Chris Mason & Henry Zeffman BBC News Officials have raised concerns about the environment secretary’s role in a proposed waste incinerator in his constituency, the BBC can reveal. Steve Barclay will not have any say over the planned project in his Cambridgeshire seat,… Continue reading Concerns raised over Steve Barclay’s role in waste project
Chris Mason: Delay to Rwanda bill gives PM time to plan
Chris Mason: Delay to Rwanda bill gives PM time to plan EPA By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News It is déjà vu all over again. The government’s plans to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda are delayed in the House of Lords. If there is a splash of familiarity to that sentence, it is… Continue reading Chris Mason: Delay to Rwanda bill gives PM time to plan
NHS AI test spots tiny cancers missed by doctors
NHS AI test spots tiny cancers missed by doctors By Zoe Kleinman Technology editor An AI tool tested by an NHS hospital trust successfully identified tiny signs of breast cancer in 11 women which had been missed by human doctors. The tool, called Mia, was piloted alongside NHS clinicians and analysed the mammograms of over… Continue reading NHS AI test spots tiny cancers missed by doctors
Sunak rejects Labour call for general election now
Sunak rejects Labour call for general election now This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Brian Wheeler Political reporter Rishi Sunak has rejected calls for an immediate general election, saying his “working assumption” is still that it will be in the second half… Continue reading Sunak rejects Labour call for general election now
Is TikTok really a danger to the West?
Is TikTok really a danger to the West? AFP By Joe Tidy Cyber Correspondent China has attacked a bill going through US Congress that could ultimately see TikTok banned in the States, calling it unjust. It is the latest move in a years-long row over safety fears about the app which is owned by a… Continue reading Is TikTok really a danger to the West?
Rwanda bill amendments overturned in Commons vote
Rwanda bill amendments overturned in Commons vote PA Media By Jennifer McKiernan BBC political reporter MPs have rejected the House of Lords’ changes to the Rwanda Bill, which aims to deport asylum seekers to the east African country. All 10 amendments were rejected, including allowing courts to question Rwanda’s safety. The government insists Rwanda is… Continue reading Rwanda bill amendments overturned in Commons vote
Badenoch dismisses speculation about ousting Sunak
Badenoch dismisses speculation about ousting Sunak By Becky Morton BBC political reporter Conservative MPs speculating about ousting Rishi Sunak as prime minister should “stop it”, Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has said. Reports have been swirling in recent days that some Conservative MPs want Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt to replace him. But Ms Badenoch told BBC… Continue reading Badenoch dismisses speculation about ousting Sunak
‘I got my first death threat before I was elected’
‘I got my first death threat before I was elected’ Reuters By Ben Schofield BBC News, East of England They are responsible for planning, potholes and policing. But our local politicians are facing unprecedented levels of abuse and harassment. The government has committed £31m to improving safety and security for all elected representatives. So, with… Continue reading ‘I got my first death threat before I was elected’