‘Crypto King’ Sam Bankman-Fried faces decades in jail after guilty verdict

‘Crypto King’ Sam Bankman-Fried faces decades in jail after guilty verdict Reuters By Natalie Sherman & Peter Hoskins Business reporters Sam Bankman-Fried, who once ran one of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges, has been found guilty of fraud and money laundering at the end of a month-long trial in New York. The jury delivered its… Continue reading ‘Crypto King’ Sam Bankman-Fried faces decades in jail after guilty verdict

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Keir Starmer: Labour will bulldoze barriers to British success

Keir Starmer: Labour will bulldoze barriers to British success PA Media By Kate Whannel Political reporter Labour would “bulldoze through barriers to British success”, party leader Sir Keir Starmer has said in a speech to businesses in north-east England. The Labour leader vowed to change planning rules and further education in a bid to boost… Continue reading Keir Starmer: Labour will bulldoze barriers to British success

AI friends and optional jobs – Sunak and Musk share future hopes

AI friends and optional jobs – Sunak and Musk share future hopes PA Media By Zoe Kleinman, technology editor, & Sean Seddon BBC News Technology in education, a future where work will be optional and deadly robots that can climb trees were all covered as Rishi Sunak sat down to talk AI with Elon Musk.… Continue reading AI friends and optional jobs – Sunak and Musk share future hopes

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Covid inquiry hears Matt Hancock wanted to decide who lived and died

Covid inquiry hears Matt Hancock wanted to decide who lived and died PA Media By Nick Triggle Health correspondent Former health secretary Matt Hancock wanted to decide “who should live and die” if the NHS was overwhelmed, the Covid inquiry has heard. The revelation came to light in evidence presented by Sir Simon Stevens, the… Continue reading Covid inquiry hears Matt Hancock wanted to decide who lived and died

‘Macho’ culture at No 10 harmed Covid response, Helen MacNamara says

‘Macho’ culture at No 10 harmed Covid response, Helen MacNamara says This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Paul Seddon Politics reporter A “macho” culture in Downing Street harmed the UK’s response to the Covid pandemic, a top official from the time has… Continue reading ‘Macho’ culture at No 10 harmed Covid response, Helen MacNamara says

Sky and TalkTalk block suicide website linked to 50 deaths

Sky and TalkTalk block suicide website linked to 50 deaths By Angus Crawford and Tony Smith BBC News A leading UK broadband provider has blocked access for its 5.7 million users to a website promoting suicide. Sky Broadband says the forum will automatically be barred if home users are using its standard filters. A second… Continue reading Sky and TalkTalk block suicide website linked to 50 deaths

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Sam Bankman-Fried pressed in court over past comments

Sam Bankman-Fried pressed in court over past comments Reuters By Natalie Sherman Business reporter, New York Sam Bankman-Fried struggled to account for the management of his now-bankrupt crypto exchange, FTX, as his fraud trial neared its conclusion on Tuesday. Prosecutors in New York finished questioning the 31-year-old, who made the risky decision to take the… Continue reading Sam Bankman-Fried pressed in court over past comments

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Keir Starmer to set out policy on Israel-Gaza war amid Labour tensions

Keir Starmer to set out policy on Israel-Gaza war amid Labour tensions Reuters By Iain Watson & Becky Morton BBC News Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is to set out his position on the Israel-Gaza war, amid growing tensions within the party over the conflict. In a speech on Tuesday, Sir Keir is expected to… Continue reading Keir Starmer to set out policy on Israel-Gaza war amid Labour tensions

Covid inquiry WhatsApps paint picture of chaos

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