AI minister warns ‘likely’ UK’s cyber defences will be breached AFP via Getty Images Laura Cress Technology reporter 27 minutes ago The UK’s AI minister has warned it is “likely, if not inevitable” the country’s cyber defences will at some point be breached. Speaking at a press conference, Kanishka Narayan pointed to an incident of… Continue reading AI minister warns ‘likely’ UK’s cyber defences will be breached
Rejecting closer EU ties would be dereliction of duty, PM to say
Rejecting closer EU ties would be dereliction of duty, PM to say Bloomberg via Getty Images Chris Mason Political editor 6 hours ago 3197 Comments The prime minister is expected to tell the Commons later it would be a “dereliction of duty” to turn down a closer relationship with the European Union – if one… Continue reading Rejecting closer EU ties would be dereliction of duty, PM to say
UK does not support Trump’s Russia diesel deal, says Streeting
UK does not support Trump’s Russia diesel deal, says Streeting To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Kate Whannel Political reporter 15 minutes ago The UK does not support Donald Trump’s deal with Vladimir Putin, which would see the US purchase millions of tonnes… Continue reading UK does not support Trump’s Russia diesel deal, says Streeting
Prize-winning image which sparked backlash was AI-generated, Nikon rules
Prize-winning image which sparked backlash was AI-generated, Nikon rules To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Zoe Kleinman Technology & AI editor 28 minutes ago The winner of a prestigious scientific photography competition has been disqualified following concerns raised by other scientists that it… Continue reading Prize-winning image which sparked backlash was AI-generated, Nikon rules
Lib Dem MP quits frontbench job over Ed Davey’s leadership
Lib Dem MP quits frontbench job over Ed Davey’s leadership BBC/ Adam Smith Chris Mason, Political editor and Kate Whannel, Political reporter 7 minutes ago Liberal Democrat MP Charlie Maynard has resigned from the party’s frontbench and wants to see Sir Ed Davey replaced as leader. As first reported by the Financial Times, the Witney MP left his role… Continue reading Lib Dem MP quits frontbench job over Ed Davey’s leadership
Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?
Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles? Solar Energy International Christine Ro Technology Reporter 18 minutes ago Some people in the US “still hate the look of solar”, Kate Collardson acknowledges. She would know. Collardson handles operations for the Solar Service of Colorado, a solar maintenance and inspection company. She’s also held just… Continue reading Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?
Burnham to meet German chancellor in Berlin to discuss security and EU ties
Burnham to meet German chancellor in Berlin to discuss security and EU ties PA Media Jennifer McKiernan, Political reporter and Jessica Parker, Berlin correspondent 8 October 2026, 00:01 BST Updated 3 minutes ago Andy Burnham will hold talks on tackling cyber-security threats and sabotage with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz later. Downing Street said deeper co-operation in the face of… Continue reading Burnham to meet German chancellor in Berlin to discuss security and EU ties
OpenAI says teen ChatGPT use limited but research finds it an ‘unacceptable risk’
OpenAI says teen ChatGPT use limited but research finds it an ‘unacceptable risk’ Getty Images Kali Hays Technology reporter 7 October 2026, 21:21 BST Updated 4 minutes ago OpenAI’s ChatGPT for Teens was designed to promote healthier use of the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, but new research has found its important safety features fall short.… Continue reading OpenAI says teen ChatGPT use limited but research finds it an ‘unacceptable risk’
Reform internal inquiry says party did not break law over donations sting
Reform internal inquiry says party did not break law over donations sting Channel 4 News/ Verbatim Investigations 7 October 2026, 12:01 BST Updated 41 minutes ago An internal investigation by Reform UK has said the party did not breach electoral law when senior officials were recorded by an undercover journalist discussing a potential way to… Continue reading Reform internal inquiry says party did not break law over donations sting
Battle of ideas looming in British politics, Badenoch to say
Battle of ideas looming in British politics, Badenoch to say EPA/Shutterstock Ottilie Mitchell and Damian Grammaticas, Political correspondent 7 October 2026, 05:22 BST Updated 56 minutes ago Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch will say there is a “battle of ideas” looming in British politics when she delivers a speech on the final day of her party’s annual conference on… Continue reading Battle of ideas looming in British politics, Badenoch to say