Michael Gove: Better housing design could curb development opposition Getty Images Opposition to new housing developments could be curbed if there was more focus on the “heart and soul” of areas, Michael Gove has suggested. The levelling up, housing and communities secretary said too many planning applications were “indifferent” or “insipid”. Mr Gove made the… Continue reading Michael Gove: Better housing design could curb development opposition
Apple and Tesla: Tech shares tumble amid supply issues
Apple and Tesla: Tech shares tumble amid supply issues Getty Images By Monica Miller BBC News, Singapore Apple and Tesla stocks have tumbled over growing concerns about delays in their production lines in China. Apple shares hit their lowest point since June 2021. Tesla’s stock has dropped 73% from a record high in November 2021.… Continue reading Apple and Tesla: Tech shares tumble amid supply issues
Police are solving only 1% of catalytic converter thefts, data suggests
Police are solving only 1% of catalytic converter thefts, data suggests Getty Images By Chas Geiger BBC News Tens of thousands of catalytic converter thefts are going unsolved, with only 1% of cases resulting in someone being charged, figures obtained by the Liberal Democrats suggest. Data from 20 police forces in England and Wales for… Continue reading Police are solving only 1% of catalytic converter thefts, data suggests
Fresh nurse strike dates announced in England
Fresh nurse strike dates announced in England Getty Images Nurses will go on strike again on 18 and 19 January in England unless pay talks are opened, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has said. Nurses at more hospital trusts than before will be involved in the strike action in the new year, the union… Continue reading Fresh nurse strike dates announced in England
UK economy shrank more than previously thought
UK economy shrank more than previously thought Getty Images By Daniel Thomas Business reporter, BBC News The UK economy shrank by more than first thought in the three months to September, revised figures show. The economy contracted by 0.3%, compared with a previous estimate of 0.2%, as business investment performed worse than first thought, the… Continue reading UK economy shrank more than previously thought
Guardian newspaper hit by suspected ransomware attack
Guardian newspaper hit by suspected ransomware attack Bethany Clarke, Getty Images By Tom Singleton Technology team The Guardian newspaper has come under a suspected ransomware attack. It said there had been a “serious incident” affecting its IT systems in the last 24 hours, with disruption to “behind the scenes services”. The company said it was… Continue reading Guardian newspaper hit by suspected ransomware attack
Ambulance strike: Union fury over minister Steve Barclay’s claims
Ambulance strike: Union fury over minister Steve Barclay’s claims This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Becky Morton Political reporter Ambulance unions have reacted with anger after the health secretary said they had “taken a conscious choice to inflict harm on patients”. Steve… Continue reading Ambulance strike: Union fury over minister Steve Barclay’s claims
Rishi Sunak refusing to budge on pay as strike action escalates
Rishi Sunak refusing to budge on pay as strike action escalates PA Media By Kate Whannel Political reporter, BBC News Rishi Sunak has insisted he will not back down against striking workers, as nurses walk out in England, Northern Ireland and Wales for a second day. Nurses’ union boss Pat Cullen has urged the prime… Continue reading Rishi Sunak refusing to budge on pay as strike action escalates
Will Elon Musk’s ultimatum cost him Twitter?
Will Elon Musk’s ultimatum cost him Twitter? Getty Images By Zoe Kleinman Technology editor Elon Musk’s poll, asking whether he should stand down as the boss of Twitter, appeared hours after he was photographed at the World Cup final in Qatar. That photo tells us two things: firstly, Musk was standing beside Jared Kushner –… Continue reading Will Elon Musk’s ultimatum cost him Twitter?
Rwanda migrant plan is lawful, High Court rules
Rwanda migrant plan is lawful, High Court rules PA Media The government’s plan to deport migrants to Rwanda is lawful, the High Court has ruled. Although judges dismissed challenges against the policy as a whole, they ruled in favour of eight asylum seekers. Lord Justice Lewis said the home secretary had “not properly considered” the… Continue reading Rwanda migrant plan is lawful, High Court rules