New Rwanda asylum treaty deals with Supreme Court concerns, says James Cleverly Reuters By Joshua Nevett Political reporter, BBC News The home secretary says a new treaty with Rwanda addresses the concerns of the UK’s Supreme Court, which ruled the government’s plan unlawful last month. The court said the policy, which would see migrants sent… Continue reading New Rwanda asylum treaty deals with Supreme Court concerns, says James Cleverly
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Grand Theft Auto VI trailer finally revealed
Grand Theft Auto VI trailer finally revealed Rockstar Games By Mariko Oi Business reporter Rockstar Games has revealed that the long-awaited sixth main game in the Grand Theft Auto series will feature its first female protagonist, Lucia. The developer released a trailer for GTA VI on Monday, 15 hours earlier than expected, after it first… Continue reading Grand Theft Auto VI trailer finally revealed
‘Labour won’t turn on spending taps’ says Starmer
‘Labour won’t turn on spending taps’ says Starmer Getty Images By Michael Race Business reporter, BBC News Sir Keir Starmer is to warn that the UK will face “huge constraints” on public spending if his party win the next General Election. On Monday, he will say anyone expecting an incoming Labour government “to quickly turn… Continue reading ‘Labour won’t turn on spending taps’ says Starmer
NHS doing everything to avoid winter crisis, says Atkins
NHS doing everything to avoid winter crisis, says Atkins This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Sam Francis Political reporter The NHS is doing “everything” it can to avoid a winter crisis in the health service, the health secretary has said. There are… Continue reading NHS doing everything to avoid winter crisis, says Atkins
Could X go bankrupt under Elon Musk?
Could X go bankrupt under Elon Musk? Getty Images By James Clayton North America technology reporter Elon Musk’s profane attack on advertisers boycotting X, formally known as Twitter, has baffled experts. If advertisers keep leaving and don’t come back, can X survive? In April, I sat down with Musk for the first of his many… Continue reading Could X go bankrupt under Elon Musk?
Boris Johnson to apologise to Covid Inquiry but say he got big calls right
Boris Johnson to apologise to Covid Inquiry but say he got big calls right Getty Images By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News Boris Johnson is expected to apologise to the Covid Inquiry next week and acknowledge the government did not get everything right during the pandemic. But the former PM will argue robustly that… Continue reading Boris Johnson to apologise to Covid Inquiry but say he got big calls right
Covid inquiry: Earlier lockdown could have kept schools open, says Matt Hancock
Covid inquiry: Earlier lockdown could have kept schools open, says Matt Hancock PA Media School closures in January 2021 could have been avoided if ministers had taken action earlier the previous autumn, Matt Hancock has said. The former health secretary told the Covid inquiry that avoiding a lockdown led to tougher measures later on. WhatsApp… Continue reading Covid inquiry: Earlier lockdown could have kept schools open, says Matt Hancock
TikTok: US judge blocks Montana’s ban citing free speech
TikTok: US judge blocks Montana’s ban citing free speech Getty Images By Mariko Oi Business reporter A US judge has blocked Montana’s ban on TikTok, saying it violated the free speech rights of users. In May, Montana became the first US state to pass the ban which was scheduled to take effect on 1 January.… Continue reading TikTok: US judge blocks Montana’s ban citing free speech
Inactive Google accounts to be deleted from Friday
Inactive Google accounts to be deleted from Friday Getty Images By Shiona McCallum Technology reporter If you’ve got an old Google account that you have not used for a couple of years then it could soon be deleted. The tech giant is going to be getting rid of them, starting from Friday, under its inactive… Continue reading Inactive Google accounts to be deleted from Friday
Former Chancellor Alistair Darling dies aged 70
Former Chancellor Alistair Darling dies aged 70 Getty Images By Sam Francis & Faisal Islam BBC News Alistair Darling, the Labour chancellor who steered the UK through the 2008 financial crisis, has died aged 70, a family spokesperson has said. Following Labour’s landslide 1997 election win, Lord Darling served in cabinet for 13 years under… Continue reading Former Chancellor Alistair Darling dies aged 70