Housing plans not war on rural England, says minister PA Media Becky Morton Political reporter 12 December 2024, 08:56 GMT 3720 Comments Updated 4 hours ago The government is not “waging war on rural England” with plans to force councils to allow more homes to be built in their areas, the housing minister has said.… Continue reading Housing plans not war on rural England, says minister
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta donates $1m to Trump fund
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta donates $1m to Trump fund Reuters Liv McMahon Technology reporter 30 minutes ago Meta has donated $1m to a inauguration fund for Donald Trump, in another sign of the tech giant’s boss, Mark Zuckerberg, attempting to build bridges with the president-elect. Trump has previously been highly critical of Mr Zuckerberg and Facebook… Continue reading Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta donates $1m to Trump fund
Improve productivity for more pay, public sector told
Improve productivity for more pay, public sector told PA Media Brian Wheeler Political reporter 7 hours ago 1079 Comments Public sector workers will only get above inflation pay increases if they improve productivity, Downing Street has said. Unions have reacted with anger to proposals for a 2.8% pay increase for teachers, NHS staff and senior… Continue reading Improve productivity for more pay, public sector told
Minister warns prison space may run out despite expansion plans
Minister warns prison space may run out despite expansion plans Sima Kotecha Senior UK correspondent 6 hours ago The justice secretary has said even under the government’s plans to open 14,000 more prison places, they could still run out of space over the next few years. Shabana Mahmood told the BBC that “building alone is… Continue reading Minister warns prison space may run out despite expansion plans
General Motors pulls plug on robotaxi project
General Motors pulls plug on robotaxi project Getty Images Peter Hoskins Business reporter Reporting from Singapore Lily Jamali North America technology correspondent Reporting from San Francisco 23 minutes ago General Motors has announced that it will stop funding the development of the Cruise self-driving taxi. The company says it will now “refocus autonomous driving development… Continue reading General Motors pulls plug on robotaxi project
Stop non-priority spending, Treasury warns ministers
Stop non-priority spending, Treasury warns ministers Reuters Kate Whannel Political reporter 38 minutes ago Spending that does not contribute to the government’s priorities should be stopped, the Treasury will tell ministers as Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to take “an iron fist against waste”. As part of a spending review covering up to 2029, Reeves will… Continue reading Stop non-priority spending, Treasury warns ministers
TikTok asks for emergency pause to looming US ban
TikTok asks for emergency pause to looming US ban Getty Images Liv McMahon Technology reporter 48 minutes ago TikTok has asked a court for an emergency injunction to prevent it being banned in the US next month. The US government has passed a law demanding the app is either sold or banned because of what… Continue reading TikTok asks for emergency pause to looming US ban
Closer UK and EU ties will boost growth, says Reeves
Closer UK and EU ties will boost growth, says Reeves Getty Images Dearbail Jordan Business reporter 9 December 2024, 00:08 GMT Updated 2 hours ago Closer relations between the UK and the EU will boost economic growth, Chancellor Rachel Reeves will tell European finance leaders on Monday. In the first address by a British chancellor… Continue reading Closer UK and EU ties will boost growth, says Reeves
No plan for more tax rises but we can’t rule it out – Starmer
No plan for more tax rises but we can’t rule it out – Starmer Kate Whannel Political reporter 6 December 2024, 06:00 GMT 768 Comments Updated 1 hour ago Sir Keir Starmer has told the BBC it is not his plan to have any more tax rises before the next general election – but said… Continue reading No plan for more tax rises but we can’t rule it out – Starmer
Judge Labour on six targets, Starmer says in major speech
Judge Labour on six targets, Starmer says in major speech EPA Becky Morton Political reporter 5 December 2024, 14:16 GMT 2076 Comments Updated 1 hour ago Sir Keir Starmer has set out six pledges which he says will allow voters to hold his government to account, in a major speech outlining his priorities. The prime… Continue reading Judge Labour on six targets, Starmer says in major speech