DUP deal aimed at restoring power sharing in Northern Ireland is published Reuters Details of a deal between the UK government and the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) to restore devolution in Northern Ireland have been published. The DUP has been boycotting Stormont’s power-sharing government for two years in protest at post-Brexit trade rules. The deal… Continue reading DUP deal aimed at restoring power sharing in Northern Ireland is published
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DUP deal to restore Northern Ireland government to be published
DUP deal to restore Northern Ireland government to be published Reuters By Brendan Hughes BBC News NI political reporter The UK government is set to publish details of its deal with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) to restore Stormont power sharing later. It is expected to include legislation which could be fast-tracked through parliament on… Continue reading DUP deal to restore Northern Ireland government to be published
Elon Musk: Judge blocks ‘unfathomable’ $56bn Tesla pay deal
Elon Musk: Judge blocks ‘unfathomable’ $56bn Tesla pay deal Getty Images By Mariko Oi Business reporter A judge in the US state of Delaware has annulled a $55.8bn (£44bn) pay deal awarded to Elon Musk in 2018 by the electric car company Tesla. The lawsuit was filed by a shareholder who argued that it was… Continue reading Elon Musk: Judge blocks ‘unfathomable’ $56bn Tesla pay deal
A Stormont deal is agreed – what happens next?
A Stormont deal is agreed – what happens next? Pool By Jayne McCormack BBC News NI Political Correspondent Devolved government in Northern Ireland will be restored after a 23-month hiatus, following a decision by the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). It had been blocking the working of an assembly and executive over concerns about post-Brexit trade… Continue reading A Stormont deal is agreed – what happens next?
Rwanda Bill criticised by peers at first stage in House of Lords
Rwanda Bill criticised by peers at first stage in House of Lords Reuters By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News Rishi Sunak’s flagship Rwanda bill has faced strong criticism during its first debate in the House of Lords. Peers including the Archbishop of Canterbury attacked the principles of the bill, while the Liberal Democrats tried… Continue reading Rwanda Bill criticised by peers at first stage in House of Lords
Elon Musk announces first Neuralink wireless brain chip implant
Elon Musk announces first Neuralink wireless brain chip implant Getty Images By Patrick Jackson BBC News Tech billionaire Elon Musk says his Neuralink company has successfully implanted one of its wireless brain chips in a human for the first time. Initial results detected promising neuron spikes or nerve impulses and the patient is recovering well,… Continue reading Elon Musk announces first Neuralink wireless brain chip implant
Disposable vapes to be banned for children’s health, government says
Disposable vapes to be banned for children’s health, government says Getty Images By Hugh Pym, health editor, & Christy Cooney BBC News Disposable vapes are set to be banned as part of plans to tackle the rising number of young people taking up vaping, the government says. Measures will also be introduced to prevent vapes… Continue reading Disposable vapes to be banned for children’s health, government says
Taylor Swift deepfakes spark calls in Congress for new legislation
Taylor Swift deepfakes spark calls in Congress for new legislation Reuters US politicians have called for new laws to criminalise the creation of deepfake images, after explicit faked photos of Taylor Swift were viewed millions of times online. The images were posted on social media sites, including X and Telegram. US Representative Joe Morelle called… Continue reading Taylor Swift deepfakes spark calls in Congress for new legislation
UK halts trade negotiations with Canada over hormones in beef ban
UK halts trade negotiations with Canada over hormones in beef ban Getty Images By Paul Seddon Politics reporter The UK has stopped its trade talks with Canada, after nearly two years of negotiations on a post-Brexit agreement. Trade between the two countries currently takes place under the terms of a deal the UK rolled over… Continue reading UK halts trade negotiations with Canada over hormones in beef ban
Microsoft video games division lays off 1,900 staff
Microsoft video games division lays off 1,900 staff Blizzard Almost 2,000 workers in Microsoft’s gaming division are to be laid off after its $69b (£54.3bn) merger deal. A memo from Xbox boss Phil Spencer sent to workers says the company plans to shed 1,900 of its 22,000 staff. It was sent three months after the… Continue reading Microsoft video games division lays off 1,900 staff