Starmer rebuffs Home Secretary’s request to sack immigration minister Getty/Shutterstock Joshua Nevett and Kate Whannel, Political reporters and Chris Mason, Political editor 25 June 2026 Updated 1 hour ago Sir Keir Starmer has declined Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s request for him to sack the immigration minister following a row over a newspaper column. Mike Tapp wrote an unauthorised article… Continue reading Starmer rebuffs Home Secretary’s request to sack immigration minister
Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump
Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump AFP via Getty Images Osmond Chia Business reporter 8 minutes ago Asian stock markets fell sharply on Friday, led by a sell-off in technology firms as investors worried that recent jumps in share prices had gone too far. Trading on South Korea’s Kospi was temporarily halted as… Continue reading Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump
Chris Mason: The anatomy of the prime minister’s downfall
Chris Mason: The anatomy of the prime minister’s downfall EPA Chris Mason Political editor 7 minutes ago For month after month, week after week, sometimes day after day, we have chronicled the unravelling of Sir Keir Starmer’s government. Nonetheless, it still prompted a sharp intake of breath on Monday morning to be standing in Downing… Continue reading Chris Mason: The anatomy of the prime minister’s downfall
GTA 6 – all you need to know about Rockstar’s blockbuster game
GTA 6 – all you need to know about Rockstar’s blockbuster game Rockstar Games Laura Cress and Liv McMahon, Technology reporters 19 June 2026 Updated 20 minutes ago The latest instalment in Rockstar’s blockbuster game franchise, Grand Theft Auto, is set to be the biggest games launch of the year. GTA 6 became available to pre-order at midnight… Continue reading GTA 6 – all you need to know about Rockstar’s blockbuster game
Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime minister
Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime minister To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Rachel Clun and Peter Ruddick, Business reporrters 22 minutes ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed Andy Burnham to be the next prime minister, despite reports he could demote her to a junior… Continue reading Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime minister
Anthropic accuses Chinese rival Alibaba of illicitly extracting AI capabilities
Anthropic accuses Chinese rival Alibaba of illicitly extracting AI capabilities Bloomberg via Getty Images Osmond Chia Business reporter 9 minutes ago US artificial intelligence (AI) giant Anthropic has accused Chinese e-commerce and technology firm Alibaba of “brazenly” and “illicitly” extracting its Claude AI model’s capabilities. In a letter seen by the BBC, the San Francisco-based… Continue reading Anthropic accuses Chinese rival Alibaba of illicitly extracting AI capabilities
Burnham to get briefings from officials on taking over as prime minister
Burnham to get briefings from officials on taking over as prime minister House of Commons Brian Wheeler Political reporter 7 minutes ago Andy Burnham is set to receive briefings from civil servants on taking over as prime minister, as Sir Keir Starmer seeks to ensure an “orderly” transition of power. The outgoing prime minister has… Continue reading Burnham to get briefings from officials on taking over as prime minister
Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer
Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer PA Media Chris Mason Political editor 22 June 2026 1167 Comments Westminster is a postcode whose currency is power – and power is shifting, quickly. Two key moments on Monday accelerated the likelihood of one key outcome. Not only did Sir Keir Starmer set… Continue reading Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer
Millions in UK could claim share of £3bn after Apple case given green light
Millions in UK could claim share of £3bn after Apple case given green light Getty Images Laura Cress Technology reporter 9 hours ago 48 Comments A class action lawsuit which could entitle millions in the UK to a share of a £3bn claim against Apple is set to proceed to trial. Consumer group Which? has… Continue reading Millions in UK could claim share of £3bn after Apple case given green light
Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer
Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer “It feels like lots of Labour MPs are dashing for a train that’s about to leave the station, but they haven’t any idea where it’s going,” is how one figure put it to me, suggesting there is still plenty the party and the country… Continue reading Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer