NHS AI test spots tiny cancers missed by doctors By Zoe Kleinman Technology editor An AI tool tested by an NHS hospital trust successfully identified tiny signs of breast cancer in 11 women which had been missed by human doctors. The tool, called Mia, was piloted alongside NHS clinicians and analysed the mammograms of over… Continue reading NHS AI test spots tiny cancers missed by doctors
Sunak rejects Labour call for general election now
Sunak rejects Labour call for general election now This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Brian Wheeler Political reporter Rishi Sunak has rejected calls for an immediate general election, saying his “working assumption” is still that it will be in the second half… Continue reading Sunak rejects Labour call for general election now
Is TikTok really a danger to the West?
Is TikTok really a danger to the West? AFP By Joe Tidy Cyber Correspondent China has attacked a bill going through US Congress that could ultimately see TikTok banned in the States, calling it unjust. It is the latest move in a years-long row over safety fears about the app which is owned by a… Continue reading Is TikTok really a danger to the West?
Rwanda bill amendments overturned in Commons vote
Rwanda bill amendments overturned in Commons vote PA Media By Jennifer McKiernan BBC political reporter MPs have rejected the House of Lords’ changes to the Rwanda Bill, which aims to deport asylum seekers to the east African country. All 10 amendments were rejected, including allowing courts to question Rwanda’s safety. The government insists Rwanda is… Continue reading Rwanda bill amendments overturned in Commons vote
Badenoch dismisses speculation about ousting Sunak
Badenoch dismisses speculation about ousting Sunak By Becky Morton BBC political reporter Conservative MPs speculating about ousting Rishi Sunak as prime minister should “stop it”, Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has said. Reports have been swirling in recent days that some Conservative MPs want Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt to replace him. But Ms Badenoch told BBC… Continue reading Badenoch dismisses speculation about ousting Sunak
‘I got my first death threat before I was elected’
‘I got my first death threat before I was elected’ Reuters By Ben Schofield BBC News, East of England They are responsible for planning, potholes and policing. But our local politicians are facing unprecedented levels of abuse and harassment. The government has committed £31m to improving safety and security for all elected representatives. So, with… Continue reading ‘I got my first death threat before I was elected’
Vaughan Gething to become Wales’ first black leader
Vaughan Gething to become Wales’ first black leader This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Adrian Browne and David Deans BBC Wales Vaughan Gething is set to be Wales’ next first minister after narrowly winning the Welsh Labour leadership election with 51.7% of… Continue reading Vaughan Gething to become Wales’ first black leader
PM pressured over new funds from racism accused donor
PM pressured over new funds from racism accused donor PA Media By Sam Francis & Paul Seddon BBC News Rishi Sunak is under fresh pressure over his ties to Frank Hester – the party donor embroiled in a race row – amid reports his party received £5m more than previously known. The Conservative Party has… Continue reading PM pressured over new funds from racism accused donor
McDonald’s unable to serve food after system outage
McDonald’s unable to serve food after system outage PA Media By Jemma Dempsey BBC News Fast food chain McDonald’s is experiencing technical problems in its restaurants, leaving customers unable to order food. In Japan the company apologised for any inconvenience, posting on social media and asking customers to “wait a while” while service was restored.… Continue reading McDonald’s unable to serve food after system outage
Gove names groups as he unveils extremism definition
Gove names groups as he unveils extremism definition UK Parliament By Paul Seddon Politics reporter, BBC News Michael Gove has named five groups he said would be assessed against a new government definition of extremism. The communities secretary told MPs he had concerns about the “Islamist orientation” of three of the organisations. He also named… Continue reading Gove names groups as he unveils extremism definition