Northern Ireland Protocol: New Brexit deal ‘inching towards conclusion’ This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Chris Mason & Lauren Turner Political editor, BBC News A new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland is not yet done but is “inching towards a conclusion”, Irish… Continue reading Northern Ireland Protocol: New Brexit deal ‘inching towards conclusion’
NI Protocol: UK and EU appear to be on brink of new Brexit deal
NI Protocol: UK and EU appear to be on brink of new Brexit deal EPA By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News The UK and the European Union appear to be on the brink of completing a new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland. A No 10 source describes the negotiations as “positive”. King Charles had… Continue reading NI Protocol: UK and EU appear to be on brink of new Brexit deal
Can mind-controlled VR games help stroke patients?
Can mind-controlled VR games help stroke patients? Cogitat By Zoe Kleinman Technology editor A system which can translate human brain activity into actions without any physical movement is being developed by a neurotech firm called Cogitat. When wearing a prototype headset, basic actions in virtual reality can be carried out by thinking about them. So… Continue reading Can mind-controlled VR games help stroke patients?
Kate Forbes, Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf will fight SNP leadership contest
Kate Forbes, Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf will fight SNP leadership contest PA Media Three candidates will take part in the contest to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and first minister. MSPs Kate Forbes, Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf had all met the threshold for nominations by the noon deadline. The ballot of SNP… Continue reading Kate Forbes, Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf will fight SNP leadership contest
European Commission bans TikTok on staff devices
European Commission bans TikTok on staff devices Reuters By Shiona McCallum Technology reporter Staff working at the European Commission have been ordered to remove the TikTok app from their phones and corporate devices. The commission said it was implementing the measure to “protect data and increase cybersecurity”. TikTok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, has faced… Continue reading European Commission bans TikTok on staff devices
Keir Starmer unveils Labour’s five missions for the country
Keir Starmer unveils Labour’s five missions for the country Getty Images Sir Keir Starmer will outline the five “missions” he will put at the centre of his party’s offer to voters at the next election in a speech in Manchester. One of the Labour leader’s goals will be to make the UK the highest-growth economy… Continue reading Keir Starmer unveils Labour’s five missions for the country
Tony Blair and William Hague call for digital ID cards for all
Tony Blair and William Hague call for digital ID cards for all This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Becky Morton Political reporter Sir Tony Blair and Lord Hague have called for everyone in the UK to get digital ID cards as part… Continue reading Tony Blair and William Hague call for digital ID cards for all
Public sector pay: Government recommends 3.5% rise for nurses and teachers
Public sector pay: Government recommends 3.5% rise for nurses and teachers PA By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News The government has recommended offering millions of public sector workers below inflation pay increases. Judges, police officers, teachers, nurses doctors and dentists across England and Wales will be offered a 3.5% pay increase under proposals. The… Continue reading Public sector pay: Government recommends 3.5% rise for nurses and teachers
UK in surprise boost after record tax payments in January
UK in surprise boost after record tax payments in January Getty Images By Michael Race Business reporter, BBC News The UK government saw a surprise surplus in its finances in January despite “substantial spending” to help with energy bills and EU payments. The highest self-assessed income tax receipts since records began in 1999 boosted the… Continue reading UK in surprise boost after record tax payments in January
Brexit: Work continues on getting protocol deal – Cleverly
Brexit: Work continues on getting protocol deal – Cleverly PA Media Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has said intensive work continues on getting a deal on the Northern Ireland Protocol. The EU’s Maroš Šefčovič spoke to Mr Cleverly and NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris on Monday by videolink. After the talks, Mr Cleverly tweeted that they were… Continue reading Brexit: Work continues on getting protocol deal – Cleverly