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

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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

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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

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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

Gavin Williamson: Rishi Sunak faces questions following resignation

Gavin Williamson: Rishi Sunak faces questions following resignation By Christy Cooney BBC News Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing questions about his judgement following the resignation of cabinet minister Sir Gavin Williamson after bullying claims. Mr Sunak is set to face MPs at Prime Minister’s Questions and is expected to be asked when he learned… Continue reading Gavin Williamson: Rishi Sunak faces questions following resignation

Sir Gavin Williamson reported to bullying watchdog

Sir Gavin Williamson reported to bullying watchdog Reuters By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News Sir Gavin Williamson has been reported to Parliament’s bullying watchdog over abusive messages to a colleague. Leaked messages show Tory minister Sir Gavin threatening ex-chief whip Wendy Morton and accusing her of excluding some MPs from the Queen’s funeral. Separately… Continue reading Sir Gavin Williamson reported to bullying watchdog

Complaint made against PimEyes search engine for faces

Complaint made against PimEyes search engine for faces Getty Images By Chris Vallance Technology reporter Privacy campaign group Big Brother Watch has made a complaint against face recognition search engine PimEyes. PimEyes enables people to look for faces in images which have been posted publicly on the internet. Big Brother Watch claims it facilitates stalking… Continue reading Complaint made against PimEyes search engine for faces

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COP27: We cannot go wobbly on climate change, says Boris Johnson

COP27: We cannot go wobbly on climate change, says Boris Johnson This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Andre Rhoden-Paul BBC News Boris Johnson has said nations cannot “go weak and wobbly” on climate change targets, as he attended COP27 in Egypt. Speaking… Continue reading COP27: We cannot go wobbly on climate change, says Boris Johnson