Over a million are owed money by failed crypto exchange Getty Images By Shiona McCallum & Chris Vallance Technology reporters Over a million people and businesses could be owed money following the collapse of the crypto exchange FTX, according to bankruptcy filings. There have also been reports that FTX suffered a hack, taking millions of… Continue reading Over a million are owed money by failed crypto exchange
Suella Braverman to sign revised deal with France on Channel migrants
Suella Braverman to sign revised deal with France on Channel migrants PA Media By Kate Whannel & Alexandra Binley BBC News Home Secretary Suella Braverman is to travel to Paris to sign an expanded deal to try to stop people crossing the English Channel in small boats. Under the revised agreement, the amount the UK… Continue reading Suella Braverman to sign revised deal with France on Channel migrants
Bereaved parents’ childcare petition to be debated by MPs
Bereaved parents’ childcare petition to be debated by MPs This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Becky Morton BBC political reporter The parents of a boy who died after choking on food at his nursery are calling on the government not to increase… Continue reading Bereaved parents’ childcare petition to be debated by MPs
Twitter chaos after wave of blue tick impersonations
Twitter chaos after wave of blue tick impersonations Getty Images By Shayan Sardarizadeh BBC Monitoring A wave of new paid blue tick accounts impersonating influential individuals and brands has led to chaos and confusion on Twitter. Fake “verified” accounts in the names of politicians, celebrities, major organisations and businesses started appearing on the platform on… Continue reading Twitter chaos after wave of blue tick impersonations
Twitter drama continues with blue-tick confusion
Twitter drama continues with blue-tick confusion Getty Images More turmoil is surrounding Elon Musk and Twitter, as high-profile staff quit and the rules about verified accounts keep changing. People on and off the platform have been raising concerns about the direction Twitter is going in under its new billionaire leader. And the grey “Official” badges… Continue reading Twitter drama continues with blue-tick confusion
I told Liz Truss she was going too fast, says Kwasi Kwarteng
I told Liz Truss she was going too fast, says Kwasi Kwarteng This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Paul Seddon Politics reporter, BBC News Former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has said he warned Liz Truss she was going too fast with her ill-fated… Continue reading I told Liz Truss she was going too fast, says Kwasi Kwarteng
US regulator FTC says it is concerned about Twitter
US regulator FTC says it is concerned about Twitter This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Tom Espiner Business reporter, BBC News A US regulator says it is watching events at Twitter with “deep concern” after the platform’s top privacy and compliance officers… Continue reading US regulator FTC says it is concerned about Twitter
Gavin Williamson: More MPs planned to complain before resignation
Gavin Williamson: More MPs planned to complain before resignation REX/Shutterstock By Iain Watson Political correspondent, BBC News Several more Conservative MPs had been ready to make formal complaints about Sir Gavin Williamson’s behaviour had he not resigned, the BBC has been told. Sir Gavin resigned on Tuesday after bullying allegations from two former colleagues were… Continue reading Gavin Williamson: More MPs planned to complain before resignation
Facebook-owner Meta to cut 11,000 staff
Facebook-owner Meta to cut 11,000 staff Getty Images By Chris Vallance Technology reporter Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has announced that it will cut 13% of its workforce. The first mass lay-offs in the firm’s history will result in 11,000 employees, from a worldwide headcount of 87,000, losing their jobs. Meta chief executive… Continue reading Facebook-owner Meta to cut 11,000 staff
I regret Williamson job ended in resignation, says Rishi Sunak
I regret Williamson job ended in resignation, says Rishi Sunak This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Rishi Sunak has said he regrets Sir Gavin Williamson’s ministerial appointment ended in resignation amid bullying claims against him. The prime minister said Sir Gavin had been… Continue reading I regret Williamson job ended in resignation, says Rishi Sunak