Twitter confirms fee for blue-tick verification after Musk takeover

Twitter confirms fee for blue-tick verification after Musk takeover NurPhoto By James FitzGerald BBC News Twitter has confirmed plans to allow users to buy blue-tick verified status. In an update for Apple devices, the company said the feature would be open to users in certain countries who sign up to its Twitter Blue service for… Continue reading Twitter confirms fee for blue-tick verification after Musk takeover

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Sunak aware Gavin Williamson faced bullying claim, says MP

Sunak aware Gavin Williamson faced bullying claim, says MP Reuters Rishi Sunak is facing claims he knew Sir Gavin Williamson was facing a complaint of bullying the day before he appointed him a cabinet minister. Ex Chief Whip Wendy Morton has told the BBC she raised concerns about text messages sent by Sir Gavin last… Continue reading Sunak aware Gavin Williamson faced bullying claim, says MP

Jack Dorsey: Twitter co-founder breaks silence on Elon Musk takeover

Jack Dorsey: Twitter co-founder breaks silence on Elon Musk takeover Reuters By Alex Binley BBC News Twitter co-founder and ex-CEO Jack Dorsey has addressed the mass sackings at his former firm, apologising for growing Twitter “too quickly”. Half of the social media giant’s staff are being fired, a week after Elon Musk bought it in… Continue reading Jack Dorsey: Twitter co-founder breaks silence on Elon Musk takeover

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Climate change: Decarbonising UK public buildings to cost £25-30bn

Climate change: Decarbonising UK public buildings to cost £25-30bn Getty Images By Philippa Wain Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg The cost of decarbonising UK public sector buildings is estimated to be £25-30bn, government figures show. The amount was revealed following a Freedom of Information request by the Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg show. The government said the… Continue reading Climate change: Decarbonising UK public buildings to cost £25-30bn

Twitter: Musk defends deep cuts to company’s workforce

Twitter: Musk defends deep cuts to company’s workforce Getty Images Twitter’s new owner Elon Musk has defended sacking about half the company’s workforce, saying he had “no choice” as Twitter was losing more than $4m (£3.5m) a day. A tweet from Yoel Roth, Twitter’s head of safety and integrity, referred to “approximately 50% cuts company-wide”. But… Continue reading Twitter: Musk defends deep cuts to company’s workforce

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Twitter: Elon Musk blames ‘activist groups’ for earnings drop

Twitter: Elon Musk blames ‘activist groups’ for earnings drop Getty Images By Tom Espiner Business reporter, BBC News Elon Musk, the new owner of Twitter, has blamed “activist groups pressuring advertisers” for a “massive drop in revenue” as the company makes sweeping job cuts in an effort to save money. The billionaire owner of Tesla… Continue reading Twitter: Elon Musk blames ‘activist groups’ for earnings drop

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COP27: King Charles hosts meeting ahead of climate summit

COP27: King Charles hosts meeting ahead of climate summit PA Media By Georgina Rannard BBC News Climate & Science King Charles III has hosted a reception to discuss tackling climate change, as global leaders prepare for the UN climate summit COP27. About 200 politicians and campaigners met at Buckingham Palace, including PM Rishi Sunak, US… Continue reading COP27: King Charles hosts meeting ahead of climate summit

Boris Johnson had backing to challenge Rishi Sunak, Sir Graham Brady confirms

Boris Johnson had backing to challenge Rishi Sunak, Sir Graham Brady confirms This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Boris Johnson had signed up enough MPs to mount a challenge to Rishi Sunak for the Conservative leadership, senior Tory Sir Graham Brady has confirmed.… Continue reading Boris Johnson had backing to challenge Rishi Sunak, Sir Graham Brady confirms