National Insurance, benefits, alcohol: Autumn Statement key points Getty Images Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled the contents of his Autumn Statement in the House of Commons. It sets out the government’s tax and spending plans for the year ahead, affecting the take-home pay and household budgets of millions of people, as well as setting out… Continue reading National Insurance, benefits, alcohol: Autumn Statement key points
Sam Altman: Ousted OpenAI boss to return days after being sacked
Sam Altman: Ousted OpenAI boss to return days after being sacked Getty Images By Thomas Mackintosh BBC News OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman will return as CEO just days after he was fired by the board, the firm has said. The agreement “in principle” involves a new board being installed, the tech company added. It comes… Continue reading Sam Altman: Ousted OpenAI boss to return days after being sacked
NI and business tax cuts expected in Autumn Statement
NI and business tax cuts expected in Autumn Statement HM Treasury By Chris Mason & Sam Francis Political editor and political reporter, BBC News The chancellor is expected to announce a cut in National Insurance for millions of workers in his Autumn Statement later on Wednesday. Jeremy Hunt’s mini-budget will also feature a cut to… Continue reading NI and business tax cuts expected in Autumn Statement
Covid inquiry participants briefed on top official’s health
Covid inquiry participants briefed on top official’s health PA Media By Chris Mason & Jim Reed Political editor and health reporter Key participants in the Covid inquiry have been briefed about the cabinet secretary’s health, given the ongoing postponement of his evidence session. It was announced a month ago that Simon Case, the most senior… Continue reading Covid inquiry participants briefed on top official’s health
OpenAI: Microsoft wants changes after Sam Altman debacle
OpenAI: Microsoft wants changes after Sam Altman debacle Getty Images By Tom Gerken Technology reporter Microsoft boss Satya Nadella has called for changes to OpenAI’s board after its shock firing of Sam Altman. He told CNBC “something has to change” at the firm, but did not specify what that was, or rule out the tech… Continue reading OpenAI: Microsoft wants changes after Sam Altman debacle
Rishi Sunak: The time has come to cut tax
Rishi Sunak: The time has come to cut tax This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Becky Morton & Henry Zeffman Political reporter and chief political correspondent Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said the government is now able to cut taxes, after the… Continue reading Rishi Sunak: The time has come to cut tax
‘I was addicted to social media – now I’m suing Big Tech’
‘I was addicted to social media – now I’m suing Big Tech’ By Angus Crawford and Tony Smith BBC News Hundreds of families are suing some of the world’s biggest technology companies – who, they say, knowingly expose children to harmful products. One plaintiff explains why they are taking on the might of Silicon Valley.… Continue reading ‘I was addicted to social media – now I’m suing Big Tech’
Autumn Statement: Hunt does not rule out income tax cuts
Autumn Statement: Hunt does not rule out income tax cuts This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Joshua Nevett & Laura Kuenssberg BBC News Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has not ruled out cutting income tax in Wednesday’s Autumn Statement, as he insisted economic growth… Continue reading Autumn Statement: Hunt does not rule out income tax cuts
Apple to bridge message divide – but keeps green bubbles
Apple to bridge message divide – but keeps green bubbles Getty Images By Liv McMahon Technology reporter Hopes have risen that the era of green and blue message bubbles on iPhones might eventually come to an end. Currently only iMessages from iPhones have blue bubbles. Apple says it will support a new messaging standard that… Continue reading Apple to bridge message divide – but keeps green bubbles
Rishi Sunak denies ‘tinkering’ to save Rwanda plan
Rishi Sunak denies ‘tinkering’ to save Rwanda plan This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News Rishi Sunak has denied “tinkering” with the government’s Rwanda plan after his sacked former home secretary accused him of failing to take… Continue reading Rishi Sunak denies ‘tinkering’ to save Rwanda plan