Dominic Raab denies Dominic Cummings made key pandemic decisions UK Covid-19 Inquiry/PA Media By Chas Geiger BBC Politics Dominic Raab has rejected a claim by a former cabinet colleague that many of the key government decisions at the start of the Covid pandemic were taken by Dominic Cummings. Sajid Javid told the Covid inquiry that… Continue reading Dominic Raab denies Dominic Cummings made key pandemic decisions
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Sir Elton John to address MPs after HIV testing trials success
Sir Elton John to address MPs after HIV testing trials success PA Media By Jack Fenwick & Adam Smith BBC Politics Sir Elton John is heading to Parliament to urge ministers to do more to hit a 2030 target of eliminating new HIV cases in England, the BBC has learned. The rock legend will address… Continue reading Sir Elton John to address MPs after HIV testing trials success
Amazon latest tech giant to announce AI chatbot
Amazon latest tech giant to announce AI chatbot Getty Images Amazon has become the latest tech giant to announce a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence (AI). It said that the bot, called Q, would help businesses to do things like summarise long documents or group chats and would increase productivity. It comes a year after… Continue reading Amazon latest tech giant to announce AI chatbot
Government spending plans a big risk, says watchdog
Government spending plans a big risk, says watchdog UK Parliament By Vishala Sri-Pathma Business reporter Spending plans outlined in the chancellor’s Autumn Statement represent “a very big fiscal risk”, according to the UK’s official economic forecaster. Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, told MPs on the Treasury Select Committee that spending plans… Continue reading Government spending plans a big risk, says watchdog
Children making AI-generated child abuse images, says charity
Children making AI-generated child abuse images, says charity Getty Images By Tom Gerken & Joe Tidy Technology reporter & Cyber correspondent Children are making indecent images of other children using artificial intelligence (AI) image generators, according to a UK charity. The UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC) said it had received “a small number of reports”… Continue reading Children making AI-generated child abuse images, says charity
Rishi Sunak agreed migrant deal, Suella Braverman’s allies say
Rishi Sunak agreed migrant deal, Suella Braverman’s allies say Reuters By Chris Mason & Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised to toughen up migration rules under a Tory leadership contest deal with Suella Braverman, the former home secretary’s allies say. The Telegraph newspaper says it has seen a copy of a plan… Continue reading Rishi Sunak agreed migrant deal, Suella Braverman’s allies say
Reform UK denies claim it offered Tory Lee Anderson money to defect
Reform UK denies claim it offered Tory Lee Anderson money to defect Getty Images Reform UK leader Richard Tice has denied claims Conservative deputy chairman Lee Anderson was offered money to defect to the party. The Sunday Times reported Mr Anderson had told Tory activists he had been offered “a lot of money” to join… Continue reading Reform UK denies claim it offered Tory Lee Anderson money to defect
Robert Jenrick pressures No 10 with own plan to cut migration
Robert Jenrick pressures No 10 with own plan to cut migration EPA By Chris Mason & Sam Francis Political editor and political reporter, BBC News Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick has drawn up a set of proposals to attempt to cut immigration to the UK. The ideas, which he has shared with No 10, are not… Continue reading Robert Jenrick pressures No 10 with own plan to cut migration
Suella Braverman: Migration pressure is unsustainable
Suella Braverman: Migration pressure is unsustainable Getty Images By Becky Morton Political reporter Suella Braverman has said the pressure on public services from migration is “unsustainable”, after figures estimated record levels last year. The former home secretary said the government must “act now” to cut the numbers coming to the UK. Net migration – the… Continue reading Suella Braverman: Migration pressure is unsustainable
National Insurance, benefits, alcohol: Autumn Statement key points
National Insurance, benefits, alcohol: Autumn Statement key points Getty Images Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled the contents of his Autumn Statement in the House of Commons. It sets out the government’s tax and spending plans for the year ahead, affecting the take-home pay and household budgets of millions of people, as well as setting out… Continue reading National Insurance, benefits, alcohol: Autumn Statement key points