Small boat crossings hit 20,000 under Labour Getty Images 22 minutes ago The government is expected to confirm later that 20,000 people have crossed the English Channel in small boats since Labour entered office. The milestone has been reached in the five months since July’s election, after a big uptick in crossings this October compared… Continue reading Small boat crossings hit 20,000 under Labour
Why so many games are failing right now – and why others are breakout hits
Why so many games are failing right now – and why others are breakout hits Adam Riches Tom Richardson BBC Newsbeat 30 November 2024, 03:03 GMT “Everything is on fire at the moment,” says indie developer Adam Riches. It’s not a controversial view, and when Adam says it he’s almost casual. Just a fact of… Continue reading Why so many games are failing right now – and why others are breakout hits
Tears, hope and fear as assisted dying bill passed
Tears, hope and fear as assisted dying bill passed EPA Henry Zeffman Chief political correspondent Kate Whannel Political reporter 1 hour ago On Friday, after weeks of fierce and passionate debate, MPs began their formal scrutiny of the bill that would allow terminally ill adults expected to die within six months to seek help to… Continue reading Tears, hope and fear as assisted dying bill passed
Louise Haigh quits as transport secretary over phone offence
Louise Haigh quits as transport secretary over phone offence Reuters Henry Zeffman Chief political correspondent Amy Walker BBC News 1 hour ago Louise Haigh has resigned as transport secretary after pleading guilty to a criminal offence related to incorrectly telling police that a work mobile phone was stolen in 2013. In a letter to Sir… Continue reading Louise Haigh quits as transport secretary over phone offence
Net migration hit record 906,000 last year
Net migration hit record 906,000 last year PA Media Tom McArthur BBC News 28 November 2024, 10:02 GMT Updated 9 minutes ago Net migration into the UK hit a record 906,000 in the year to June 2023, much higher than previously thought, official figures show. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) originally estimated it was… Continue reading Net migration hit record 906,000 last year
Unite begins legal action to stop winter fuel cuts
Unite begins legal action to stop winter fuel cuts Getty Images Iain Watson Political correspondent 28 November 2024, 06:42 GMT 117 Comments Updated 1 hour ago Unite is pushing ahead with its legal action against the government in a bid to overturn cuts to the winter fuel payment for millions of pensioners. The union –… Continue reading Unite begins legal action to stop winter fuel cuts
Uber questioned by US regulator over subscription plan
Uber questioned by US regulator over subscription plan Getty Images João da Silva Business reporter 13 minutes ago Uber has been questioned by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about its subscription plan, the company said in a statement. It follows a Bloomberg report saying the US consumer watchdog was investigating the ride-hailing giant over… Continue reading Uber questioned by US regulator over subscription plan
Government to review Post Office-style prosecutions
Government to review Post Office-style prosecutions Getty Images Dominic Casciani Home and legal correspondent, BBC News @BBCDomC 28 November 2024, 02:49 GMT Updated 7 minutes ago The government is to review the future oversight of private prosecutions, in light of the Post Office Horizon scandal and wider controversies that suggest there are currently insufficient safeguards… Continue reading Government to review Post Office-style prosecutions
Electric car targets under review as backlash grows
Electric car targets under review as backlash grows Getty Images Theo Leggett Business correspondent, BBC News @theothebald 26 November 2024 4364 Comments Updated 1 hour ago There is a growing row between the government and the car industry over electric vehicle sales targets which companies say are too high for current consumer demand. The government… Continue reading Electric car targets under review as backlash grows
MPs back plans for phased smoking ban
MPs back plans for phased smoking ban Getty Images Becky Morton Political reporter 31 minutes ago MPs have backed plans to make it illegal for anyone currently aged 15 or younger to ever buy cigarettes in the UK. The idea was originally proposed by Rishi Sunak’s Conservative government but was taken forward by Labour after… Continue reading MPs back plans for phased smoking ban