Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf to resign Since last night, we heard rumours and whispers that Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf is set to walk away. In the last few minutes, the BBC has established that the first minister will indeed quit – and as early as today. Yousaf’s position seems to have shifted substantially… Continue reading Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf to resign
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Minister defends NHS record after MP defects to Labour
Minister defends NHS record after MP defects to Labour A minister has defended the government’s record on the NHS, after a former Tory MP defected to Labour. In an exclusive interview with the BBC Dr Dan Poulter said he could not look his NHS colleagues and patients in the eye and stay on as a… Continue reading Minister defends NHS record after MP defects to Labour
Conservative MP Dan Poulter defects to Labour
Conservative MP Dan Poulter defects to Labour This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg Former minister and Conservative MP Dan Poulter has defected to Labour. In an exclusive TV interview, the MP for Central Suffolk and… Continue reading Conservative MP Dan Poulter defects to Labour
Tesla Autopilot recall to be probed by US regulator
Tesla Autopilot recall to be probed by US regulator Getty Images 33 minutes ago The US auto regulator is investigating whether Tesla’s biggest ever recall successfully addressed safety concerns relating to its driver assistance system. In December, Tesla issued a software update to two million of its vehicles in the US to fix problems with… Continue reading Tesla Autopilot recall to be probed by US regulator
Chris Mason: Politics gears up ahead of election
Chris Mason: Politics gears up ahead of election PA By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News It has felt like a week where politics has notched up a gear. Again. The local, mayoral and police and crime commissioner elections in England and Wales are a week away. And the general election is imminent too. Quite… Continue reading Chris Mason: Politics gears up ahead of election
Hunt defends job cuts to increase defence spending
Hunt defends job cuts to increase defence spending By Eleanor Montague & Sam Francis BBC News, in Kyiv & London Jeremy Hunt has defended plans to slash civil service jobs to increase defence spending and Ukraine aid, during a surprise trip to Kyiv. The chancellor said cutting public services will cost “a great deal less”… Continue reading Hunt defends job cuts to increase defence spending
Former Labour minister Frank Field dies aged 81
Former Labour minister Frank Field dies aged 81 PA Media By James Gregory BBC News Former Labour minister and crossbench peer Frank Field has died aged 81, his family has announced. “He will be mourned by admirers across politics but above all he will be greatly missed by those lucky enough to have enjoyed his… Continue reading Former Labour minister Frank Field dies aged 81
US Senate passes bill that could see TikTok banned
US Senate passes bill that could see TikTok banned João da Silva and Kelly Ng BBC News 24 April 2024, 02:50 BST Updated 10 minutes ago The US Senate has approved a controversial landmark bill that could see TikTok banned in America. It gives TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, six months to sell its stake or… Continue reading US Senate passes bill that could see TikTok banned
Sunak vows to hit 2.5% defence spend target by 2030
Sunak vows to hit 2.5% defence spend target by 2030 This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Paul Seddon & Jonathan Beale BBC News Rishi Sunak has promised billions more for defence to counter threats from “an axis of authoritarian states”. The prime… Continue reading Sunak vows to hit 2.5% defence spend target by 2030
Rwanda bill to become law after months of wrangling
Rwanda bill to become law after months of wrangling EPA By Jennifer McKiernan Political reporter Rishi Sunak’s flagship Rwanda bill is set to become law after five months of Westminster wrangling. It designates Rwanda a safe country and is a key part of the government’s plans to send some asylum seekers there. The bill has… Continue reading Rwanda bill to become law after months of wrangling