Twitter restores blue tick to high profile accounts Getty Images By Zoe Kleinman Technology editor Some Twitter accounts with more than one million followers have had their blue tick badges re-instated by Twitter without paying to subscribe. Beyoncé, Harry Kane, Richard Osman and Victoria Beckham are among those to have their blue tick back. The… Continue reading Twitter restores blue tick to high profile accounts
Dominic Raab lashes out at ‘flawed’ bullying inquiry as he quits
Dominic Raab lashes out at ‘flawed’ bullying inquiry as he quits UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor By Ione Wells & Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Dominic Raab has angrily dismissed the findings of a bullying inquiry that has prompted him to resign as justice secretary and deputy prime minister. The five-month probe, by a senior lawyer, was set… Continue reading Dominic Raab lashes out at ‘flawed’ bullying inquiry as he quits
Chris Mason: Raab and Sunak both face moment of jeopardy
Chris Mason: Raab and Sunak both face moment of jeopardy PA Media By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News Westminster waits. A sense of limbo. The prime minister deciding not to decide, yet, about the future of his deputy, Dominic Raab. The judgement call is binary: keep him, or sack him. Here is what we… Continue reading Chris Mason: Raab and Sunak both face moment of jeopardy
Facebook $725m settlement fund opens to US claims
Facebook $725m settlement fund opens to US claims Getty Images By Shiona McCallum Technology reporter US Facebook users can now apply for their share of a $725m (£583m) privacy-case settlement. The legal action alleged the social-media company shared 87 million users’ data without their consent, via third parties such as Cambridge Analytica. The allegation, dating… Continue reading Facebook $725m settlement fund opens to US claims
Dominic Raab bullying report expected today
Dominic Raab bullying report expected today EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock By Nick Eardley BBC chief political correspondent A report on allegations of bullying against Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab is expected later today. The government has not officially commented but several sources have told the BBC they expect it to be handed to PM Rishi Sunak, who must… Continue reading Dominic Raab bullying report expected today
Rishi Sunak declares wife’s shares after financial interests row
Rishi Sunak declares wife’s shares after financial interests row Reuters By Paul Seddon Politics reporter Rishi Sunak has referenced his wife’s shares in a childcare firm in his published list of financial interests, after a conflict-of-interests row. The PM has faced questions over Akshata Murty’s shares in Koru Kids, a childcare agency which could benefit… Continue reading Rishi Sunak declares wife’s shares after financial interests row
SNP treasurer Colin Beattie released without charge
SNP treasurer Colin Beattie released without charge Getty Images SNP treasurer Colin Beattie who was arrested by police investigating the party’s finances has been released without charge pending further investigation. The 71-year-old was taken into custody on Tuesday morning and was questioned by Police Scotland detectives. He returned to his home in Dalkeith in Midlothian… Continue reading SNP treasurer Colin Beattie released without charge
Colin Beattie: Police arrest SNP treasurer in finance probe
Colin Beattie: Police arrest SNP treasurer in finance probe Getty Images SNP treasurer Colin Beattie has been arrested by police investigating the party’s finances. Mr Beattie, 71, has been taken into custody and is being questioned by Police Scotland detectives. A spokesman for the force said the arrest was made in connection with the continuing… Continue reading Colin Beattie: Police arrest SNP treasurer in finance probe
Twitch: Kai Cenat banned from streaming platform
Twitch: Kai Cenat banned from streaming platform Getty Images By Tom Gerken Technology reporter The Amazon-owned video-streaming platform Twitch has banned one of its most popular livestreamers. Kai Cenat holds the record for having the most subscriptions to his channel, with more than 300,000 at its peak. Now, a message that appears when visiting his… Continue reading Twitch: Kai Cenat banned from streaming platform
Netflix apologises as Love is Blind reunion delayed for UK viewers
Netflix apologises as Love is Blind reunion delayed for UK viewers Netflix By Tom Gerken Technology reporter Netflix has apologised after the “live” Love is Blind reunion was delayed and pre-recorded, with UK viewers still waiting to see it. The dating show, which sees couples get engaged before they meet, was due to stream live… Continue reading Netflix apologises as Love is Blind reunion delayed for UK viewers