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Sturgeon’s husband arrested in SNP finance probe

Sturgeon’s husband arrested in SNP finance probe PA Media The husband of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested in connection with an investigation into Scottish National Party finances. Peter Murrell, 58, was taken into police custody on Wednesday morning. Police Scotland said officers were carrying out searches at “a number of addresses as… Continue reading Sturgeon’s husband arrested in SNP finance probe

UK failing citizens over hostage-taking, MPs say

UK failing citizens over hostage-taking, MPs say PA Media By Becky Morton Political reporter The UK’s response to the plight of those taken hostage is failing British citizens, a group of MPs have warned. The Foreign Affairs Committee highlighted examples of “ministerial clumsiness” and “hurtful comments” in its communication with families. Conservative MP Alicia Kearns… Continue reading UK failing citizens over hostage-taking, MPs say

Martha Lane Fox warns against hysteria over AI

Martha Lane Fox warns against hysteria over AI By Shiona McCallum Technology reporter Martha Lane Fox has warned against becoming “too hysterical or hype-driven” over artificial intelligence (AI). The tech pioneer instead urges more sensible conversations around its capabilities. She told the BBC she thinks there should be frameworks in place around AI but that… Continue reading Martha Lane Fox warns against hysteria over AI

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Social care reform funding halved for England, government confirms

Social care reform funding halved for England, government confirms Getty Images By Helen Catt & James Gregory BBC News Funding promised to develop the social care workforce in England has been halved, the government has confirmed. In 2021 the government pledged “at least” £500 million for reforms, to be spent on training places and technology… Continue reading Social care reform funding halved for England, government confirms

Rishi Sunak criticises political correctness over grooming gangs

Rishi Sunak criticises political correctness over grooming gangs PA Media By Jemma Crew & Tom Symonds BBC News Victims of grooming gangs have been ignored because of political correctness, Rishi Sunak said as he set out plans for a police taskforce. Specialist officers supported by the National Crime Agency will be sent to help forces… Continue reading Rishi Sunak criticises political correctness over grooming gangs

Suella Braverman: No set date for stopping Channel crossings

Suella Braverman: No set date for stopping Channel crossings This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Becky Morton & Laura Kuenssberg BBC News Suella Braverman has refused to commit to a date for achieving the government’s aim of stopping small migrant boats crossing… Continue reading Suella Braverman: No set date for stopping Channel crossings

ChatGPT banned in Italy over privacy concerns

ChatGPT banned in Italy over privacy concerns Getty Images By Shiona McCallum Technology reporter Italy has become the first Western country to block advanced chatbot ChatGPT. The Italian data-protection authority said there were privacy concerns relating to the model, which was created by US start-up OpenAI and is backed by Microsoft. The regulator said it… Continue reading ChatGPT banned in Italy over privacy concerns

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