UK economy returned to growth in August Getty Images Michael Race Business reporter, BBC News 11 October 2024, 07:08 BST Updated 17 minutes ago The UK returned to growth in August but the “broader picture” is one of a “slowing” economy in recent months, the official statistics body has said. A bounce back in construction… Continue reading UK economy returned to growth in August
Zelensky meets Starmer as he seeks more support for war
Zelensky meets Starmer as he seeks more support for war EPA Sean Seddon BBC News Jonathan Beale Defence correspondent 10 October 2024, 09:06 BST Comments Updated 3 hours ago Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has held talks with Volodymyr Zelensky in Downing Street, as the Ukrainian president seeks to shore up European support for his… Continue reading Zelensky meets Starmer as he seeks more support for war
US and UK announce online child safety partnership
US and UK announce online child safety partnership Getty Images Chris Vallance Senior Technology Reporter 12 minutes ago The US and the UK have announced what they say is their first joint agreement aimed at keeping children safer online. It will see the setting up of a joint online safety working group to share evidence… Continue reading US and UK announce online child safety partnership
Government to outline major overhaul of workers’ rights
Government to outline major overhaul of workers’ rights Getty Images Lora Jones Business reporter, BBC News 1 hour ago A planned overhaul of workers’ rights would give millions of people the right to claim unpaid parental leave and stronger protections from unfair dismissal from their first day in a job. The government is set to… Continue reading Government to outline major overhaul of workers’ rights
Cleverly knocked out of Tory leadership race
Cleverly knocked out of Tory leadership race EPA 9 October 2024, 15:38 BST Updated 19 minutes ago Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch are through to the final round of the Conservative leadership race after knocking out James Cleverly. Former business secretary Kemi Badenoch topped the poll of Tory MPs, securing 42 votes. Jenrick won the… Continue reading Cleverly knocked out of Tory leadership race
eBay to ban private e-bike sales over fire fears
eBay to ban private e-bike sales over fire fears Getty Images Zoe Kleinman Technology editor, BBC News 21 minutes ago EBay will clamp down on the sale of e-bikes and e-bike batteries in the UK from 31 October, the BBC has learned. The firm says that only “eligible business sellers” will be allowed to list… Continue reading eBay to ban private e-bike sales over fire fears
Cleverly ahead in Tory race, as Tugendhat voted out
Cleverly ahead in Tory race, as Tugendhat voted out PA Media Sam Francis Political reporter @DavidSamFrancis 8 October 2024, 15:32 BST Updated 19 minutes ago Tom Tugendhat has been knocked out of the Conservative leadership race, leaving three candidates to face another round of voting by MPs on Wednesday. James Cleverly leapt into the lead… Continue reading Cleverly ahead in Tory race, as Tugendhat voted out
Wait longer for an electric taxi, says Uber boss
Wait longer for an electric taxi, says Uber boss Getty Images Lucy Hooker and Simon Jack Business reporter & Business editor, BBC News 19 minutes ago People waiting for an Uber should be patient enough to wait a few minutes longer for an electric car, the boss of the ride-hailing firm has said. “A couple… Continue reading Wait longer for an electric taxi, says Uber boss
A day of reflection, Lammy says one year after Hamas attack
A day of reflection, Lammy says one year after Hamas attack Reuters 7 October 2024, 12:07 BST Updated 2 hours ago Foreign Secretary David Lammy has said it was “a day of deep reflection and pain”, as he commemorated the victims of Hamas’s 7 October attack on Israel. Lammy described the attack last year, which… Continue reading A day of reflection, Lammy says one year after Hamas attack
Starmer ‘pleased’ assisted dying vote will take place
Starmer ‘pleased’ assisted dying vote will take place Kate Whannel Political reporter 3 hours ago Sir Keir Starmer has said he is “very pleased” MPs will get the chance to debate and vote on the issue of assisted dying. The prime minister confirmed his government would remain neutral on the subject and that his MPs… Continue reading Starmer ‘pleased’ assisted dying vote will take place