Conservative Party nearly ran out of money, says Badenoch 27 minutes ago Sam FrancisPolitical reporter BBC Kemi Badenoch said the Conservative Party nearly ran out of money when she took over as leader, following their worst-ever election defeat. Badenoch said she inherited a party facing internal problems, with donors considering pulling funding after the loss… Continue reading Conservative Party nearly ran out of money, says Badenoch
Will AI mean the end of call centres?
Will AI mean the end of call centres? 21 minutes ago Jane WakefieldTechnology reporter Getty Images Ask ChatGPT whether AI will replace humans in the customer service industry, and it will offer a diplomatic answer, the summary of which is “they will work side by side”. Humans though, are not so optimistic. Last year, the… Continue reading Will AI mean the end of call centres?
Reeves rebuked by PM over ‘regrettable’ rental confusion but faces no further action
Reeves rebuked by PM over ‘regrettable’ rental confusion but faces no further action The prime minister has said Chancellor Rachel Reeves will face no further action over the failure to obtain the correct licence when renting out her family home. However, Sir Keir Starmer said it was “regrettable” Reeves did not share all the relevant… Continue reading Reeves rebuked by PM over ‘regrettable’ rental confusion but faces no further action
Plaid Cymru and SNP discuss forming ‘progressive alliance’
Plaid Cymru and SNP discuss forming ‘progressive alliance’ Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth and SNP leader John Swinney have held talks to develop a “progressive alliance” between their pro-independence parties. Scottish first minister Swinney vowed to worked with the Welsh nationalist party to show their respective nations there is a “positive alternative to Westminster’s… Continue reading Plaid Cymru and SNP discuss forming ‘progressive alliance’
First UK phones to get satellite connectivity in signal blackspots announced
First UK phones to get satellite connectivity in signal blackspots announced 2 hours ago Zoe KleinmanTechnology editor Getty Images Virgin Media O2 is set to become the first mobile network operator to offer UK customers automatic connectivity via satellite in places without phone signal. O2 Satellite will be an optional service due to launch in… Continue reading First UK phones to get satellite connectivity in signal blackspots announced
Starmer rules out investigation after Reeves admits rental rules ‘mistake’
Starmer rules out investigation after Reeves admits rental rules ‘mistake’ 32 minutes ago Harry Farley,political correspondent, and Sam Francis,political reporter Reuters Sir Keir Starmer has dismissed calls for an investigation into Chancellor Rachel Reeves after she apologised for breaking housing rules when renting out her family home. In a letter to the prime minister, Reeves… Continue reading Starmer rules out investigation after Reeves admits rental rules ‘mistake’
Home Office has struggled to deal with crises, says Mahmood
Home Office has struggled to deal with crises, says Mahmood The Home Office has failed to meet the challenge of “crises” it has faced over several years and is “not yet fit for purpose”, the home secretary has told the BBC. Shabana Mahmood acknowledged that the department, which she was put in charge of last… Continue reading Home Office has struggled to deal with crises, says Mahmood
Migrant sex offender released due to human error, Lammy tells MPs
Migrant sex offender released due to human error, Lammy tells MPs An independent investigation has been launched after a migrant sex offender was mistakenly released from prison in what appears be “human error”, Justice Secretary David Lammy has said. In a statement to the House of Commons, Lammy said the inquiry will seek to “fully… Continue reading Migrant sex offender released due to human error, Lammy tells MPs
Turing AI Institute boss denies accusations of ‘toxic internal culture’
Turing AI Institute boss denies accusations of ‘toxic internal culture’ The Alan Turing Institute Chair has told the BBC there is “no substance” to a number of serious accusations which rocked the organisation in the summer. In August, whistleblowers accused the charity’s leadership of misusing public funds, overseeing a “toxic internal culture”, and failing to… Continue reading Turing AI Institute boss denies accusations of ‘toxic internal culture’
Home Office squandered billions on asylum hotels, MPs say
Home Office squandered billions on asylum hotels, MPs say The Home Office has “squandered” billions of pounds of taxpayers’ money on asylum accommodation, according to a report by a committee of MPs. The Home Affairs Committee said “flawed contracts” and “incompetent delivery” left the department unable to cope with a surge in demand and it… Continue reading Home Office squandered billions on asylum hotels, MPs say