Rishi Sunak should sack Suella Braverman, says Keir Starmer ANDY RAIN/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock Rishi Sunak should sack Home Secretary Suella Braverman as she could pose a security risk, Keir Starmer has said. The Labour leader said the new prime minister’s decision to re-appoint Ms Braverman six days after she was forced to quit over a security breach… Continue reading Rishi Sunak should sack Suella Braverman, says Keir Starmer
Decisions on spending cuts and tax rises are sober, officials say
Decisions on spending cuts and tax rises are sober, officials say EPA By Ione Wells Political correspondent The chancellor and PM are facing “sober” decisions on potential spending cuts and tax rises, officials have told the BBC. In a meeting on Thursday, they were told that economic growth is forecast to be considerably lower than… Continue reading Decisions on spending cuts and tax rises are sober, officials say
Elon Musk completes Twitter $44bn takeover
Elon Musk completes Twitter $44bn takeover Elon Musk has completed his $44bn (£38.1bn) takeover of Twitter, according to a number of media reports. Twitter’s chief executive and finance boss have reportedly left with immediate effect. It brings to a close a saga that saw Mr Musk offer to buy the firm and then say he… Continue reading Elon Musk completes Twitter $44bn takeover
Rishi Sunak demotes Truss allies as reshuffle continues
Rishi Sunak demotes Truss allies as reshuffle continues EPA New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has demoted two allies of his predecessor Liz Truss, as he puts the final touches to his ministerial team. Anne-Marie Trevelyan has been moved from transport secretary to be a minister in the Foreign Office. Chris Philp, who was paymaster general,… Continue reading Rishi Sunak demotes Truss allies as reshuffle continues
Facebook owner Meta sales continue to fall
Facebook owner Meta sales continue to fall Getty Images A year ago, Mark Zuckerberg declared virtual reality the next frontier to drive Facebook’s growth. But so far, there has been very little of it. The company’s share price has plunged, revenues are falling and profits are on the decline. The picture worsened on Wednesday, after… Continue reading Facebook owner Meta sales continue to fall
James Cleverly defends return of Suella Braverman to Home Office
James Cleverly defends return of Suella Braverman to Home Office EPA Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has defended the re-appointment of Suella Braverman as home secretary just days after she was forced to quit the job. Ms Braverman resigned last week after admitting two data breaches. Labour said her return to cabinet undermined new PM Rishi… Continue reading James Cleverly defends return of Suella Braverman to Home Office
Fire kills 11 at Uganda school for visually impaired children
Fire kills 11 at Uganda school for visually impaired children By Patience Atuhaire BBC News, Mukono Eleven children have died after a fire broke out in the early hours of Tuesday at a school for visually impaired children in Uganda. Four others are in a critical condition and are being treated in hospital. The cause… Continue reading Fire kills 11 at Uganda school for visually impaired children
Brittney Griner: Russian court rejects appeal over jail term
Brittney Griner: Russian court rejects appeal over jail term Getty Images By Merlyn Thomas BBC News A Russian court has rejected an appeal by US basketball star Brittney Griner against her “traumatic” nine-year jail term for drugs charges. The court near Moscow upheld the sentence, with the state prosecutor calling it “fair”. The double Olympic… Continue reading Brittney Griner: Russian court rejects appeal over jail term
Six killed as Israel targets militants in West Bank raid
Six killed as Israel targets militants in West Bank raid EPA-EFE By Raffi Berg BBC News, Jerusalem Five Palestinians, reportedly all gunmen, have been killed in a major Israeli raid against a militant group in the occupied West Bank. A sixth Palestinian was shot dead by Israeli troops who were attacked with stones in a… Continue reading Six killed as Israel targets militants in West Bank raid
Hu Jintao: Fresh China congress footage deepens mystery over exit
Hu Jintao: Fresh China congress footage deepens mystery over exit CNA By Fan Wang BBC News, Singapore Fresh footage has emerged showing more of what happened before China’s former leader Hu Jintao was dramatically led out of a session during last week’s Communist Party Congress in Beijing. It shows in greater detail how outgoing Politburo… Continue reading Hu Jintao: Fresh China congress footage deepens mystery over exit