Burnham to meet German chancellor in Berlin to discuss security and EU ties PA Media Jennifer McKiernan, Political reporter and Jessica Parker, Berlin correspondent 8 October 2026, 00:01 BST Updated 3 minutes ago Andy Burnham will hold talks on tackling cyber-security threats and sabotage with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz later. Downing Street said deeper co-operation in the face of… Continue reading Burnham to meet German chancellor in Berlin to discuss security and EU ties
OpenAI says teen ChatGPT use limited but research finds it an ‘unacceptable risk’
OpenAI says teen ChatGPT use limited but research finds it an ‘unacceptable risk’ Getty Images Kali Hays Technology reporter 7 October 2026, 21:21 BST Updated 4 minutes ago OpenAI’s ChatGPT for Teens was designed to promote healthier use of the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, but new research has found its important safety features fall short.… Continue reading OpenAI says teen ChatGPT use limited but research finds it an ‘unacceptable risk’
Reform internal inquiry says party did not break law over donations sting
Reform internal inquiry says party did not break law over donations sting Channel 4 News/ Verbatim Investigations 7 October 2026, 12:01 BST Updated 41 minutes ago An internal investigation by Reform UK has said the party did not breach electoral law when senior officials were recorded by an undercover journalist discussing a potential way to… Continue reading Reform internal inquiry says party did not break law over donations sting
Battle of ideas looming in British politics, Badenoch to say
Battle of ideas looming in British politics, Badenoch to say EPA/Shutterstock Ottilie Mitchell and Damian Grammaticas, Political correspondent 7 October 2026, 05:22 BST Updated 56 minutes ago Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch will say there is a “battle of ideas” looming in British politics when she delivers a speech on the final day of her party’s annual conference on… Continue reading Battle of ideas looming in British politics, Badenoch to say
Tories pledge £10bn for British anti-missile defence system
Tories pledge £10bn for British anti-missile defence system To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Ewan Somerville, Political reporter and Kate Whannel, Political reporter 5 October 2026 2665 Comments Updated 3 hours ago The Conservatives have pledged to invest £10bn in a system to defend Britain against long-range… Continue reading Tories pledge £10bn for British anti-missile defence system
Italian PM files to trademark her voice against AI threats
Italian PM files to trademark her voice against AI threats Getty Images Malu Cursino 5 minutes ago Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has applied to trademark her voice in a move to protect herself against artificial intelligence (AI) deepfakes. The application to the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) was made on Monday and can… Continue reading Italian PM files to trademark her voice against AI threats
Shadow chancellor to unveil Tory plans to cut taxes and regulations
Shadow chancellor to unveil Tory plans to cut taxes and regulations PA Media Richard Wheeler Political reporter 4 October 2026 2055 Comments Updated 5 hours ago Conservative shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith is to outline his plans for the UK economy, including hopes to cut taxes, red tape and house-building costs. Griffith and his colleagues will… Continue reading Shadow chancellor to unveil Tory plans to cut taxes and regulations
Trump announces ‘Super Intelligence Force’ to oversee AI policy
Trump announces ‘Super Intelligence Force’ to oversee AI policy Getty Images Osmond Chia Business reporter 7 minutes ago US President Donald Trump says he has created a new task force focused on artificial intelligence, which will be led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton. The “Super Intelligence Force” will work to ensure that the… Continue reading Trump announces ‘Super Intelligence Force’ to oversee AI policy
Burnham scraps controversial plans to curb jury trials
Burnham scraps controversial plans to curb jury trials Getty Images 4 hours ago Dominic Casciani, Home and Legal Correspondent and George Wright Prime Minister Andy Burnham has scrapped controversial plans to curb some jury trials. Sir Keir Starmer’s government had introduced proposals to allow judges to make the sole decision on cases that would lead to a sentence… Continue reading Burnham scraps controversial plans to curb jury trials
Widdecombe suspect charged with planning terror act against Farage
Widdecombe suspect charged with planning terror act against Farage Supplied Henry Moore 2 October 2026, 19:30 BST Updated 1 hour ago The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe has also been charged with preparing acts of terror including against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. Counter terror police said Joshua Kerry, 28, was charged on Friday… Continue reading Widdecombe suspect charged with planning terror act against Farage