Meta investors settle $8bn lawsuit with Zuckerberg over Facebook privacy Mark Zuckerberg has agreed to settle a multibillion dollar lawsuit with a group of shareholders over how top executives at Meta handled repeated privacy violations by Facebook. The shareholders were seeking $8bn (£6bn) in damages. It is unclear how much they agreed to settle for.… Continue reading Meta investors settle $8bn lawsuit with Zuckerberg over Facebook privacy
Labour suspension doesn’t mean I’m silenced, MP says
Labour suspension doesn’t mean I’m silenced, MP says 51 minutes ago Sam Francis Political reporter Maia Davies BBC News PA Media One of four rebel MPs suspended by Labour for defying party orders has said it will not silence her – but she will continue to support the government as an independent. Rachel Maskell told… Continue reading Labour suspension doesn’t mean I’m silenced, MP says
Labour suspends four MPs after welfare cuts rebellion
Labour suspends four MPs after welfare cuts rebellion Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has suspended four MPs from Labour over repeated breaches of party discipline. Neil Duncan-Jordan, Brian Leishman, Chris Hinchliff and Rachael Maskell have had the party whip removed, meaning the MPs will sit as independents in the House of Commons. Three other Labour… Continue reading Labour suspends four MPs after welfare cuts rebellion
Serious questions for Tories over Afghan data breach – PM
Serious questions for Tories over Afghan data breach – PM 10 minutes ago Becky Morton Political reporter Jack Fenwick Political correspondent Former Conservative ministers have “serious questions to answer” over a data breach which revealed the details of thousands of Afghans who had supported British forces, Sir Keir Starmer has said. The prime minister said… Continue reading Serious questions for Tories over Afghan data breach – PM
Ben Wallace says he makes ‘no apology’ for Afghan injunction
Ben Wallace says he makes ‘no apology’ for Afghan injunction Former defence secretary Sir Ben Wallace said he makes “no apology” for stopping the reporting of a leak that revealed data about thousands of Afghans who had supported British forces. Writing in the Telegraph, Sir Ben said the decision to apply for an injunction was… Continue reading Ben Wallace says he makes ‘no apology’ for Afghan injunction
Thousands of Afghans were moved to UK in secret scheme after data breach
Thousands of Afghans were moved to UK in secret scheme after data breach 6 hours ago Joel Gunter & Sean Seddon BBC News EPA Thousands of Afghans have moved to the UK under a secret scheme which was set up after a British official inadvertently leaked their data, it can be revealed. In February 2022,… Continue reading Thousands of Afghans were moved to UK in secret scheme after data breach
WeTransfer says files not used to train AI after backlash
WeTransfer says files not used to train AI after backlash WeTransfer has confirmed it does not use files uploaded to their service to train artificial intelligence (AI) models. The file sharing company had received lots of criticism from customers on social media after changing its terms of service, which some interpreted as allowing it the… Continue reading WeTransfer says files not used to train AI after backlash
Drivers offered up to £3,750 discount to buy electric cars
Drivers offered up to £3,750 discount to buy electric cars 2 hours ago Faarea Masud BBC Business reporter Getty Images The cost of a new electric car will soon be reduced by up to £3,750 after the government introduced grants to encourage drivers to move away from petrol and diesel vehicles. The discounts will apply… Continue reading Drivers offered up to £3,750 discount to buy electric cars
Paddy Power and Betfair users warned of ’email danger’ after breach
Paddy Power and Betfair users warned of ’email danger’ after breach Some Paddy Power and Betfair customers have been warned to “remain vigilant” after a hack of up to 800,000 users. A spokesperson for Flutter Entertainment, which owns the online gambling brands, confirmed to the BBC it had “suffered a data incident.” Some personal information… Continue reading Paddy Power and Betfair users warned of ’email danger’ after breach
Health secretary and BMA to meet in bid to avoid strikes
Health secretary and BMA to meet in bid to avoid strikes Talks between Health Secretary Wes Streeting and the British Medical Association (BMA) will take place next week in a bid to avert strike action in England’s NHS. Resident doctors, previously known as junior doctors, announced earlier this week that they will walk out for… Continue reading Health secretary and BMA to meet in bid to avoid strikes