Tories pledge £10bn for British anti-missile defence system To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Ewan Somerville, Political reporter and Kate Whannel, Political reporter 5 October 2026 2665 Comments Updated 3 hours ago The Conservatives have pledged to invest £10bn in a system to defend Britain against long-range… Continue reading Tories pledge £10bn for British anti-missile defence system
Italian PM files to trademark her voice against AI threats
Italian PM files to trademark her voice against AI threats Getty Images Malu Cursino 5 minutes ago Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has applied to trademark her voice in a move to protect herself against artificial intelligence (AI) deepfakes. The application to the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) was made on Monday and can… Continue reading Italian PM files to trademark her voice against AI threats
Shadow chancellor to unveil Tory plans to cut taxes and regulations
Shadow chancellor to unveil Tory plans to cut taxes and regulations PA Media Richard Wheeler Political reporter 4 October 2026 2055 Comments Updated 5 hours ago Conservative shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith is to outline his plans for the UK economy, including hopes to cut taxes, red tape and house-building costs. Griffith and his colleagues will… Continue reading Shadow chancellor to unveil Tory plans to cut taxes and regulations
Trump announces ‘Super Intelligence Force’ to oversee AI policy
Trump announces ‘Super Intelligence Force’ to oversee AI policy Getty Images Osmond Chia Business reporter 7 minutes ago US President Donald Trump says he has created a new task force focused on artificial intelligence, which will be led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton. The “Super Intelligence Force” will work to ensure that the… Continue reading Trump announces ‘Super Intelligence Force’ to oversee AI policy
Burnham scraps controversial plans to curb jury trials
Burnham scraps controversial plans to curb jury trials Getty Images 4 hours ago Dominic Casciani, Home and Legal Correspondent and George Wright Prime Minister Andy Burnham has scrapped controversial plans to curb some jury trials. Sir Keir Starmer’s government had introduced proposals to allow judges to make the sole decision on cases that would lead to a sentence… Continue reading Burnham scraps controversial plans to curb jury trials
Widdecombe suspect charged with planning terror act against Farage
Widdecombe suspect charged with planning terror act against Farage Supplied Henry Moore 2 October 2026, 19:30 BST Updated 1 hour ago The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe has also been charged with preparing acts of terror including against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. Counter terror police said Joshua Kerry, 28, was charged on Friday… Continue reading Widdecombe suspect charged with planning terror act against Farage
Man City not ‘above the rules’, says No 10 after backlash to Burnham remarks
Man City not ‘above the rules’, says No 10 after backlash to Burnham remarks Getty Images Ewan Somerville Political reporter 1 October 2026 Updated 3 hours ago Downing Street has said Manchester City are not “above the rules” after Andy Burnham was criticised for his comments about the club’s breaches of Premier League financial rules.… Continue reading Man City not ‘above the rules’, says No 10 after backlash to Burnham remarks
Tiny image sparks big backlash in Nikon photo contest
Tiny image sparks big backlash in Nikon photo contest To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Zoe Kleinman Technology & AI editor 13 minutes ago The winning entry of a prestigious scientific photography competition is being re-evaluated following criticism from other scientists that it… Continue reading Tiny image sparks big backlash in Nikon photo contest
Conservatives pledge ‘tough love’ benefit rules for under-25s
Conservatives pledge ‘tough love’ benefit rules for under-25s PA News Ewan Somerville Political reporter 6 minutes ago The Conservatives have said they would introduce new work requirements for under-25s claiming benefits in a “tough love” approach to youth joblessness. Young people claiming Universal Credit who are fit to work but have not worked for six… Continue reading Conservatives pledge ‘tough love’ benefit rules for under-25s
Chris Mason: Burnham delivers deeply political speech with a personal core
Chris Mason: Burnham delivers deeply political speech with a personal core Reuters Chris Mason Political editor 29 September 2026 The key thing to understand about Andy Burnham’s speech is these were the words and the delivery of both a new prime minister and a grieving son. Burnham is living through two life-shaping, even life-defining moments… Continue reading Chris Mason: Burnham delivers deeply political speech with a personal core