Strong US relations crucial, says PM after Trump win This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Kate Whannel Political reporter Brian Wheeler Political reporter 6 November 2024, 11:32 GMT Updated 1 hour ago Sir Keir Starmer said a strong UK-US relationship was “crucial” as… Continue reading Strong US relations crucial, says PM after Trump win
Vodafone-Three merger could get green light, watchdog says
Vodafone-Three merger could get green light, watchdog says Getty Images 5 November 2024, 09:32 GMT Updated Just now The regulator says a merger between Vodafone and Three could go ahead – if both companies make price promises for consumers and commit to boosting the UK’s 5G rollout. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) had previously… Continue reading Vodafone-Three merger could get green light, watchdog says
Philp appointed shadow home secretary by Badenoch
Philp appointed shadow home secretary by Badenoch PA Media 5 November 2024, 09:27 GMT Updated 13 minutes ago Chris Philp has been appointed shadow home secretary by new Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch. The former Home Office minister supported Badenoch’s leadership campaign. On Monday it emerged that Badenoch had offered three of her former leadership rivals… Continue reading Philp appointed shadow home secretary by Badenoch
Chris Mason: Not exactly perfect harmony for Tories
Chris Mason: Not exactly perfect harmony for Tories PA Chris Mason Political editor @ChrisMasonBBC 55 minutes ago “We can turn this around in one term.” So said the new Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, to staff at Conservative Campaign Headquarters – in other words, she can win the next general election. Psychologically, she has to say… Continue reading Chris Mason: Not exactly perfect harmony for Tories
PM announces extra £75m to tackle people smugglers
PM announces extra £75m to tackle people smugglers PA Media Sam Francis Political reporter @DavidSamFrancis Henry Zeffman Chief Political Correspondent, BBC News @hzeffman 4 November 2024, 01:28 GMT 814 Comments Updated 27 minutes ago Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced an extra £75m to tackle people-smuggling gangs. The cash boost takes funding for the… Continue reading PM announces extra £75m to tackle people smugglers
Reeves ‘not immune’ to criticism over NI hike
Reeves ‘not immune’ to criticism over NI hike This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Nick Edser Business reporter 2 hours ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended increasing taxes for employers in last week’s Budget while saying she is “not immune” to the criticism… Continue reading Reeves ‘not immune’ to criticism over NI hike
Chris Mason: Challenges facing Kemi Badenoch as new Tory leader
Chris Mason: Challenges facing Kemi Badenoch as new Tory leader PA Chris Mason Political editor 20 minutes ago “She would cross the road to bite your ankles, whether you were goading her or not!” This is a remark from a long term admirer of Kemi Badenoch, delighted to see her win the Conservative leadership contest.… Continue reading Chris Mason: Challenges facing Kemi Badenoch as new Tory leader
Investors’ reaction to Budget ‘very different’ to Truss
Investors’ reaction to Budget ‘very different’ to Truss Getty Images Karen Hoggan and Faisal Islam Business reporter and Economics editor 31 October 2024 Updated 39 minutes ago Rachel Reeves’ Budget is “very, very different” to the Liz Truss mini-Budget of two years ago, according to a senior government minister. Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren… Continue reading Investors’ reaction to Budget ‘very different’ to Truss
Snapchat most-used app for grooming, says NSPCC
Snapchat most-used app for grooming, says NSPCC Getty Images Imran Rahman-Jones Technology reporter 39 minutes ago The messaging app Snapchat is the most widely-used platform for online grooming, according to police figures supplied to the children’s charity the NSPCC. More than 7,000 Sexual Communication with a Child offences were recorded across the UK in the… Continue reading Snapchat most-used app for grooming, says NSPCC
Workers warned Budget tax rises will hit their wages
Workers warned Budget tax rises will hit their wages Getty Images Lucy Hooker & Peter Hoskins Business reporters, BBC News 31 October 2024, 06:00 GMT 2507 Comments Updated 28 minutes ago Workers have been warned their pay will be hit by Budget tax rises aimed at employers. Firms will bear the brunt of the Budget’s… Continue reading Workers warned Budget tax rises will hit their wages