Algerian man released from London prison in error 10 minutes ago Getty Images An Algerian man has been mistakenly released from prison in London, police have said. A Met Police spokesperson said officers were carrying out “urgent enquiries” to locate the 24-year-old man, who was released in error from HMP Wandsworth last Wednesday. It comes… Continue reading Algerian man released from London prison in error
Tesla says Musk should be paid $1tn – will shareholders agree?
Tesla says Musk should be paid $1tn – will shareholders agree? 1 hour ago Lily JamaliNorth America Technology Correspondent, San Francisco Getty Images Ahead of Tesla’s annual general meeting (AGM) on Thursday there’s been one key message the electric car-maker has been hammering home to shareholders: the boss is worth $1tn. It has taken out… Continue reading Tesla says Musk should be paid $1tn – will shareholders agree?
Could Reeves break a 50-year taboo by raising income tax in her Budget?
Could Reeves break a 50-year taboo by raising income tax in her Budget? It has been called the 50-year tax taboo. It is more than half a century since a chancellor of the exchequer chose to put up the basic rate of income tax. The chancellor in question was Labour’s Denis Healey and the Budget… Continue reading Could Reeves break a 50-year taboo by raising income tax in her Budget?
Government disappointed by unexpected O2 price rise
Government disappointed by unexpected O2 price rise The government has asked the media regulator to revisit its rules on phone companies raising their prices in the middle of a contract, after O2 unexpectedly announced it was raising prices by £2.50 a month. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said O2’s higher than expected price increase is “disappointing… Continue reading Government disappointed by unexpected O2 price rise
Conservative Party nearly ran out of money, says Badenoch
Conservative Party nearly ran out of money, says Badenoch 27 minutes ago Sam FrancisPolitical reporter BBC Kemi Badenoch said the Conservative Party nearly ran out of money when she took over as leader, following their worst-ever election defeat. Badenoch said she inherited a party facing internal problems, with donors considering pulling funding after the loss… Continue reading Conservative Party nearly ran out of money, says Badenoch
Will AI mean the end of call centres?
Will AI mean the end of call centres? 21 minutes ago Jane WakefieldTechnology reporter Getty Images Ask ChatGPT whether AI will replace humans in the customer service industry, and it will offer a diplomatic answer, the summary of which is “they will work side by side”. Humans though, are not so optimistic. Last year, the… Continue reading Will AI mean the end of call centres?
Reeves rebuked by PM over ‘regrettable’ rental confusion but faces no further action
Reeves rebuked by PM over ‘regrettable’ rental confusion but faces no further action The prime minister has said Chancellor Rachel Reeves will face no further action over the failure to obtain the correct licence when renting out her family home. However, Sir Keir Starmer said it was “regrettable” Reeves did not share all the relevant… Continue reading Reeves rebuked by PM over ‘regrettable’ rental confusion but faces no further action
Plaid Cymru and SNP discuss forming ‘progressive alliance’
Plaid Cymru and SNP discuss forming ‘progressive alliance’ Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth and SNP leader John Swinney have held talks to develop a “progressive alliance” between their pro-independence parties. Scottish first minister Swinney vowed to worked with the Welsh nationalist party to show their respective nations there is a “positive alternative to Westminster’s… Continue reading Plaid Cymru and SNP discuss forming ‘progressive alliance’
First UK phones to get satellite connectivity in signal blackspots announced
First UK phones to get satellite connectivity in signal blackspots announced 2 hours ago Zoe KleinmanTechnology editor Getty Images Virgin Media O2 is set to become the first mobile network operator to offer UK customers automatic connectivity via satellite in places without phone signal. O2 Satellite will be an optional service due to launch in… Continue reading First UK phones to get satellite connectivity in signal blackspots announced
Starmer rules out investigation after Reeves admits rental rules ‘mistake’
Starmer rules out investigation after Reeves admits rental rules ‘mistake’ 32 minutes ago Harry Farley,political correspondent, and Sam Francis,political reporter Reuters Sir Keir Starmer has dismissed calls for an investigation into Chancellor Rachel Reeves after she apologised for breaking housing rules when renting out her family home. In a letter to the prime minister, Reeves… Continue reading Starmer rules out investigation after Reeves admits rental rules ‘mistake’