Cleverly ahead in Tory race, as Tugendhat voted out PA Media Sam Francis Political reporter @DavidSamFrancis 8 October 2024, 15:32 BST Updated 19 minutes ago Tom Tugendhat has been knocked out of the Conservative leadership race, leaving three candidates to face another round of voting by MPs on Wednesday. James Cleverly leapt into the lead… Continue reading Cleverly ahead in Tory race, as Tugendhat voted out
Wait longer for an electric taxi, says Uber boss
Wait longer for an electric taxi, says Uber boss Getty Images Lucy Hooker and Simon Jack Business reporter & Business editor, BBC News 19 minutes ago People waiting for an Uber should be patient enough to wait a few minutes longer for an electric car, the boss of the ride-hailing firm has said. “A couple… Continue reading Wait longer for an electric taxi, says Uber boss
A day of reflection, Lammy says one year after Hamas attack
A day of reflection, Lammy says one year after Hamas attack Reuters 7 October 2024, 12:07 BST Updated 2 hours ago Foreign Secretary David Lammy has said it was “a day of deep reflection and pain”, as he commemorated the victims of Hamas’s 7 October attack on Israel. Lammy described the attack last year, which… Continue reading A day of reflection, Lammy says one year after Hamas attack
Starmer ‘pleased’ assisted dying vote will take place
Starmer ‘pleased’ assisted dying vote will take place Kate Whannel Political reporter 3 hours ago Sir Keir Starmer has said he is “very pleased” MPs will get the chance to debate and vote on the issue of assisted dying. The prime minister confirmed his government would remain neutral on the subject and that his MPs… Continue reading Starmer ‘pleased’ assisted dying vote will take place
MP in fresh bid to change law on assisted dying
MP in fresh bid to change law on assisted dying This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Kate Whannel Political reporter Vicki Young Deputy political editor 3 October 2024 Proposals to give terminally ill people in England and Wales the right to choose to… Continue reading MP in fresh bid to change law on assisted dying
OpenAI value surges to $157bn in funding deal
OpenAI value surges to $157bn in funding deal Getty Images Lily Jamali North America technology correspondent, BBC News 2 October 2024 OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, has raised $6.6bn in its latest funding round, as investors including its early backer Microsoft continue to bet big on artificial intelligence (AI). The deal gave the tech company… Continue reading OpenAI value surges to $157bn in funding deal
Conservative leadership hopefuls vow change to win again
Conservative leadership hopefuls vow change to win again Reuters Joshua Nevett Political reporter @JoshuaNevett 2 October 2024, 14:15 BST Comments Updated 19 minutes ago The four Conservative leadership hopefuls have set out their visions for reforming the party after its historic defeat in the general election this year. Tom Tugendhat, James Cleverly, Robert Jenrick and… Continue reading Conservative leadership hopefuls vow change to win again
We stand with Israel, says PM after Iranian attack
We stand with Israel, says PM after Iranian attack PA Media 1 October 2024, 21:14 BST Updated 8 minutes ago Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has condemned Iran’s attack on Israel, saying he is “deeply concerned that the region is on the brink”. “We stand with Israel and we recognise her right to self-defence in… Continue reading We stand with Israel, says PM after Iranian attack
‘Stop the boats’ slogan was error, says Cleverly
‘Stop the boats’ slogan was error, says Cleverly PA Chas Geiger Politics reporter Reporting from Birmingham Kate Whannel Politics reporter 30 September 2024, 18:03 BST Updated 14 minutes ago Rishi Sunak’s “Stop the boats” slogan was an “error”, Conservative leadership contender James Cleverly has said. The slogan, adopted in January 2023, referred to the then… Continue reading ‘Stop the boats’ slogan was error, says Cleverly
California governor blocks landmark AI safety bill
California governor blocks landmark AI safety bill Getty Images João da Silva Business reporter 38 minutes ago The governor of California Gavin Newsom has blocked a landmark artificial intelligence (AI) safety bill, which had faced strong opposition from major technology companies. The legislation would have imposed some of the first regulations on AI in the… Continue reading California governor blocks landmark AI safety bill