Apple to bridge message divide – but keeps green bubbles Getty Images By Liv McMahon Technology reporter Hopes have risen that the era of green and blue message bubbles on iPhones might eventually come to an end. Currently only iMessages from iPhones have blue bubbles. Apple says it will support a new messaging standard that… Continue reading Apple to bridge message divide – but keeps green bubbles
Rishi Sunak denies ‘tinkering’ to save Rwanda plan
Rishi Sunak denies ‘tinkering’ to save Rwanda plan This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News Rishi Sunak has denied “tinkering” with the government’s Rwanda plan after his sacked former home secretary accused him of failing to take… Continue reading Rishi Sunak denies ‘tinkering’ to save Rwanda plan
Labour united despite Gaza resignations, says John Healey
Labour united despite Gaza resignations, says John Healey UK Parliament By Sam Francis Political reporter The Labour party remains united despite a series of frontbench resignations over the Israel-Gaza war, the shadow defence secretary has said. Ten of the party’s frontbenchers quit to vote for an SNP motion in the Commons calling for a ceasefire… Continue reading Labour united despite Gaza resignations, says John Healey
Keir Starmer suffers major Labour rebellion over Gaza ceasefire vote
Keir Starmer suffers major Labour rebellion over Gaza ceasefire vote UK Parliament By Paul Seddon Politics reporter, BBC News Sir Keir Starmer has suffered a major rebellion over his stance on the Israel-Gaza war, with 56 of his MPs voting for an immediate ceasefire. Jess Phillips, Afzal Khan and Yasmin Qureshi were among shadow ministers… Continue reading Keir Starmer suffers major Labour rebellion over Gaza ceasefire vote
Meta calls for parental control laws for under-16s
Meta calls for parental control laws for under-16s Getty Images By Tom Gerken Technology reporter Meta has called for laws that would force app stores to get parental approval when a child downloads an app. The proposal would put app stores, like those run by Apple and Google, on the hook for implementing parental controls… Continue reading Meta calls for parental control laws for under-16s
Rishi Sunak defends asylum plans as Tory MPs’ vent anger
Rishi Sunak defends asylum plans as Tory MPs’ vent anger This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Joshua Nevett Political reporter Rishi Sunak has rejected calls to drop his plans to stop migrant crossings after the Supreme Court ruled his flagship asylum policy… Continue reading Rishi Sunak defends asylum plans as Tory MPs’ vent anger
David Cameron to return to cabinet table after seven years
David Cameron to return to cabinet table after seven years Getty Images By George Wright BBC News New Foreign Secretary David Cameron will return to the cabinet table for the first time in more than seven years this morning after his dramatic recall to government. His appointment came as part of a cabinet reshuffle by… Continue reading David Cameron to return to cabinet table after seven years
David Cameron vows to support Rishi Sunak after surprise cabinet comeback
David Cameron vows to support Rishi Sunak after surprise cabinet comeback This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Joshua Nevett Political reporter David Cameron has said he wants to support Prime Minister Rishi Sunak “at a hard time”, after making a dramatic comeback… Continue reading David Cameron vows to support Rishi Sunak after surprise cabinet comeback
Suella Braverman sacked from Sunak’s Cabinet
Suella Braverman sacked from Sunak’s Cabinet Reuters By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News Suella Braverman has been sacked as home secretary after she defied No 10 over an article accusing the Met Police of bias in the policing of protests. Mrs Braverman was accused of stoking tension in the article ahead of pro-Palestinian protests… Continue reading Suella Braverman sacked from Sunak’s Cabinet
Whitney Wolfe Herd: How the Bumble boss changed the dating scene
Whitney Wolfe Herd: How the Bumble boss changed the dating scene Getty Images By Imran Rahman-Jones & Shiona McCallum BBC News Out of adversity comes opportunity, so the saying goes. For Whitney Wolfe Herd, that meant taking a difficult exit from online dating app firm Tinder – which she sued for sexual harassment – and… Continue reading Whitney Wolfe Herd: How the Bumble boss changed the dating scene