Covid inquiry WhatsApps paint picture of chaos Getty Images By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News Shambolic dysfunction in Downing Street, with thousands upon thousands of lives at stake. That is the claim, to the Covid inquiry, from some of those who worked very closely alongside Boris Johnson during the pandemic. They are painting a… Continue reading Covid inquiry WhatsApps paint picture of chaos
Leasehold law will be in King’s Speech, says housing minister
Leasehold law will be in King’s Speech, says housing minister Getty Images Housing minister Rachel Maclean has confirmed a bill to phase out some leaseholds in England and Wales will be included in the King’s Speech. The speech on 7 November will set out government plans for the coming year. Ministers have long-promised to change… Continue reading Leasehold law will be in King’s Speech, says housing minister
Sale of NHS data up to government, says tech boss
Sale of NHS data up to government, says tech boss Any sale of NHS data gathered under a £500m contract would be a decision for the government, the head of a US tech firm has told the BBC. Alex Karp said his firm Palantir would not have access to the data given the way its… Continue reading Sale of NHS data up to government, says tech boss
First Minister Humza Yousaf makes contact with family in Gaza
First Minister Humza Yousaf makes contact with family in Gaza PA Media Scotland’s first minister Humza Yousaf says he has finally made contact with his family in Gaza following a communications blackout. Mr Yousaf’s in-laws have been trapped in the territory since the deadly attacks by Hamas in Israel. The first minister said he heard… Continue reading First Minister Humza Yousaf makes contact with family in Gaza
Can Rishi Sunak’s big summit save us from AI nightmare?
Can Rishi Sunak’s big summit save us from AI nightmare? Getty Images By Zoe Kleinman Technology editor If you don’t know where you stand on artificial intelligence, you’re not alone. Will it save humanity or destroy us? The stakes are that high and the jury is still out, even among the world’s leading experts. Some… Continue reading Can Rishi Sunak’s big summit save us from AI nightmare?
FTX: ‘Crypto King’ tells judge he acted on legal advice
FTX: ‘Crypto King’ tells judge he acted on legal advice Getty Images By Natalie Sherman & Daniel Thomas BBC News Former crypto boss Sam Bankman-Fried has been testifying to a judge at his trial after the jury was sent home. The former entrepreneur was asked to speak to Judge Lewis Kaplan to determine which parts… Continue reading FTX: ‘Crypto King’ tells judge he acted on legal advice
Gaza war: Sadiq Khan breaks with Starmer by urging ceasefire
Gaza war: Sadiq Khan breaks with Starmer by urging ceasefire PA Media Labour London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, putting him at odds with his party leader Sir Keir Starmer. Sir Keir has stopped short of making such a call, instead backing “humanitarian pauses” in the conflict as… Continue reading Gaza war: Sadiq Khan breaks with Starmer by urging ceasefire
Chris Mason: How much trouble is Starmer in over Gaza stance?
Chris Mason: How much trouble is Starmer in over Gaza stance? PA Media By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News On the horror in the Middle East, and in particular whether there should be a ceasefire in Israel’s bombardment of Gaza, the prime minister and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer have the same position. Israel… Continue reading Chris Mason: How much trouble is Starmer in over Gaza stance?
PlayStation 5 supply issues finally fixed after three years, says Sony
PlayStation 5 supply issues finally fixed after three years, says Sony Getty Images Supply chain problems that plagued the PlayStation 5 for three years have now been resolved, its maker Sony has said. The global chip shortage which began in 2020 impacted industries from car manufacturing to credit cards. Customers were frustrated at month-long waits… Continue reading PlayStation 5 supply issues finally fixed after three years, says Sony
MP Peter Bone suspended from Commons for bullying
MP Peter Bone suspended from Commons for bullying PA Media MPs have voted to suspend Peter Bone from the Commons for six weeks after an investigation found he had bullied and was sexually inappropriate around a former member of staff. The move is likely to lead to a by-election in his Wellingborough constituency, a former… Continue reading MP Peter Bone suspended from Commons for bullying