Microsoft servers hacked by Chinese groups, firm says Chinese “threat actors” have hacked Microsoft’s SharePoint document software servers and targeted the data of the businesses using it, the firm has said. China state-backed Linen Typhoon and Violet Typhoon as well as China-based Storm-2603 were said to have “exploited vulnerabilities” in on-premises SharePoint servers, the kind… Continue reading Microsoft servers hacked by Chinese groups, firm says
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Kemi Badenoch to reshuffle Tory shadow cabinet
Kemi Badenoch to reshuffle Tory shadow cabinet Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch is set to reshuffle her shadow cabinet on Tuesday. Sir James Cleverly, who previously served in government as the foreign secretary and home secretary, is expected to return to the front bench as part of the changes. The leader of the opposition had… Continue reading Kemi Badenoch to reshuffle Tory shadow cabinet
UK and 27 other nations condemn Israel over ‘inhumane killing’ of Gaza civilians seeking aid
UK and 27 other nations condemn Israel over ‘inhumane killing’ of Gaza civilians seeking aid The UK and 27 other countries have called for an immediate end to the war in Gaza, where they say the suffering of civilians has “reached new depths”. A joint statement says Israel’s aid delivery model is dangerous and condemns… Continue reading UK and 27 other nations condemn Israel over ‘inhumane killing’ of Gaza civilians seeking aid
Future pensioners to be worse off, government warns
Future pensioners to be worse off, government warns 8 hours ago Lucy Hooker Business reporter Getty Images People retiring in 2050 will be worse off than pensioners today, the government has warned, unless action is taken to boost retirement savings. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is reviving the Pensions Commission, which first reported… Continue reading Future pensioners to be worse off, government warns
Sewage discharges to halve by 2030, minister pledges
Sewage discharges to halve by 2030, minister pledges 39 minutes ago Alex Boyd BBC News Getty Images The number of times sewage is discharged by water companies will be halved by 2030, the environment secretary has pledged. Steve Reed’s vow marks the first time ministers have set a clear target on the issue, following public… Continue reading Sewage discharges to halve by 2030, minister pledges
Minister denies Labour wants Abbott out of party
Minister denies Labour wants Abbott out of party 20 minutes ago Sam Francis Political reporter UK Parliament A government minister has rejected Diane Abbott’s claim the Labour leadership wants her out of the party after she was suspended for a second time over comments about racism. Treasury Minister James Murray said it was “absolutely not… Continue reading Minister denies Labour wants Abbott out of party
Abbott suspended by Labour Party after comments about racism
Abbott suspended by Labour Party after comments about racism MP Diane Abbott has been suspended by the Labour Party pending an investigation into comments she made about racism, the BBC understands. The move also means that Abbott will sit as an independent MP, known as losing the whip. Labour said it would not be commenting… Continue reading Abbott suspended by Labour Party after comments about racism
Meta investors settle $8bn lawsuit with Zuckerberg over Facebook privacy
Meta investors settle $8bn lawsuit with Zuckerberg over Facebook privacy Mark Zuckerberg has agreed to settle a multibillion dollar lawsuit with a group of shareholders over how top executives at Meta handled repeated privacy violations by Facebook. The shareholders were seeking $8bn (£6bn) in damages. It is unclear how much they agreed to settle for.… Continue reading Meta investors settle $8bn lawsuit with Zuckerberg over Facebook privacy
Labour suspension doesn’t mean I’m silenced, MP says
Labour suspension doesn’t mean I’m silenced, MP says 51 minutes ago Sam Francis Political reporter Maia Davies BBC News PA Media One of four rebel MPs suspended by Labour for defying party orders has said it will not silence her – but she will continue to support the government as an independent. Rachel Maskell told… Continue reading Labour suspension doesn’t mean I’m silenced, MP says
Labour suspends four MPs after welfare cuts rebellion
Labour suspends four MPs after welfare cuts rebellion Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has suspended four MPs from Labour over repeated breaches of party discipline. Neil Duncan-Jordan, Brian Leishman, Chris Hinchliff and Rachael Maskell have had the party whip removed, meaning the MPs will sit as independents in the House of Commons. Three other Labour… Continue reading Labour suspends four MPs after welfare cuts rebellion