Ex-Uber security chief sentenced over covering up hack Getty Images By Tom Gerken Technology reporter Uber’s former chief security officer has avoided jail and been sentenced to three years’ probation for covering up a cyber-attack from authorities. Joseph Sullivan was found guilty of paying hackers $100,000 (£79,000) after they gained access to 57 million records… Continue reading Ex-Uber security chief sentenced over covering up hack
Local elections 2023: Polls close across England
Local elections 2023: Polls close across England PA Media The polls for more than 8,000 council seats on 230 councils, and four mayors, across England have closed. Millions of votes will now be counted in the first big test of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s electoral popularity. Some people were unable to cast their vote due… Continue reading Local elections 2023: Polls close across England
Meta putting child users at risk, says US regulator
Meta putting child users at risk, says US regulator Getty Images By James Clayton BBC North America technology reporter The top US data privacy regulator has accused Meta, the firm that owns Facebook and Instagram, of not putting proper parental controls in place. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) also said Meta should be banned from… Continue reading Meta putting child users at risk, says US regulator
Local elections 2023: Polls to open across England
Local elections 2023: Polls to open across England Getty Images Millions of people are expected to take part in local elections across England, when polling stations open at 07:00 BST. About 8,000 councillors are being elected in 230 councils, as voters choose who they want to run services in their local area. Voters in Bedford,… Continue reading Local elections 2023: Polls to open across England
Local elections 2023: Leaders to make final pitch to voters
Local elections 2023: Leaders to make final pitch to voters Getty Images Party leaders are making their final pitch to voters on the last day of campaigning for local elections across England. They are set to visit battleground areas before polls open on Thursday to elect around 8,000 councillors and four local mayors. The polls… Continue reading Local elections 2023: Leaders to make final pitch to voters
Sue Gray chose not to engage with Labour job inquiry, minister says
Sue Gray chose not to engage with Labour job inquiry, minister says PA Media Senior civil servant Sue Gray has chosen not to be interviewed as part of a Cabinet Office inquiry over talks with Labour about a senior party role, a minister has said. Ms Gray was offered a job as Labour leader Sir… Continue reading Sue Gray chose not to engage with Labour job inquiry, minister says
I am confident Sue Gray did not break rules – Keir Starmer
I am confident Sue Gray did not break rules – Keir Starmer PA Media Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says he is confident that senior civil servant Sue Gray has not broken any rules in talking to Labour about a role. Ms Gray was offered a job as Sir Keir’s chief of staff in March.… Continue reading I am confident Sue Gray did not break rules – Keir Starmer
Rail strikes cynically targeting Eurovision, transport minister says
Rail strikes cynically targeting Eurovision, transport minister says This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Joshua Nevett BBC News Transport Secretary Mark Harper has accused the RMT transport union of “cynically targeting the Eurovision song contest” by calling strikes on the day of… Continue reading Rail strikes cynically targeting Eurovision, transport minister says
ChatGPT accessible again in Italy
ChatGPT accessible again in Italy Getty Images By Shiona McCallum Technology reporter Access to the ChatGPT chatbot has been restored in Italy. It was banned by the Italian data-protection authority at the start of April over privacy concerns. It maker, OpenAI, which is backed by Microsoft, said it had successfully “addressed or clarified” the issues… Continue reading ChatGPT accessible again in Italy
SNP plays longer game in bid for Scottish independence
SNP plays longer game in bid for Scottish independence Getty Images By Chris Mason & Nick Eardley BBC political editor & chief political correspondent Support for Scottish independence needs to be higher and more consistent to force another referendum, the new SNP leadership believes. In a rethink of strategy, Scotland’s First Minister and the new… Continue reading SNP plays longer game in bid for Scottish independence