Boris Johnson rewards key allies in resignation honours list

Boris Johnson rewards key allies in resignation honours list Getty Images By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Some of Boris Johnson’s closest allies – including Priti Patel and Jacob Rees-Mogg – have been rewarded with peerages and other awards in the former PM’s honours list. Former secretaries of state Simon Clarke and Mr Rees-Mogg were knighted,… Continue reading Boris Johnson rewards key allies in resignation honours list

Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden announce green funding agreement

Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden announce green funding agreement Reuters By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News UK firms could gain access to US green funding as part of plans to boost UK and US ties announced by Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden. The pair unveiled the Atlantic Declaration, to strengthen economic ties between the… Continue reading Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden announce green funding agreement

I’m not worried about Covid inquiry messages, says Rishi Sunak

I’m not worried about Covid inquiry messages, says Rishi Sunak This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Paul Seddon Politics reporter Rishi Sunak says he is not worried about being embarrassed by messages seen by the Covid inquiry, despite a legal wrangle over… Continue reading I’m not worried about Covid inquiry messages, says Rishi Sunak

Twitch apologises as streamers leave after adverts row

Twitch apologises as streamers leave after adverts row Getty Images By Tom Gerken Technology reporter Twitch has apologised, after a backlash over new advertising rules. The Amazon-owned livestreaming service had said it would restrict the size and type of ads used by streamers who create content on Twitch. This would have substantially reduced the ways… Continue reading Twitch apologises as streamers leave after adverts row

Rishi Sunak to raise trade issues in US talks with Joe Biden

Rishi Sunak to raise trade issues in US talks with Joe Biden Rishi Sunak By Joshua Nevett & Paul Seddon BBC Politics Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he expects to discuss Joe Biden’s flagship package of investment in green industries when he meets the president during his trip to the United States. On the… Continue reading Rishi Sunak to raise trade issues in US talks with Joe Biden

Margaret Ferrier suspended from Commons over Covid rule breach

Margaret Ferrier suspended from Commons over Covid rule breach UK Parliament MPs have voted to suspend Margaret Ferrier from the Commons for 30 days for breaching Covid lockdown rules. The move will almost certainly lead to a by-election in her Rutherglen and Hamilton West constituency. Ferrier won the seat for the SNP with a majority… Continue reading Margaret Ferrier suspended from Commons over Covid rule breach

‘Ducking hell’ to disappear from Apple autocorrect

‘Ducking hell’ to disappear from Apple autocorrect Getty Images By Shiona McCallum Technology reporter Apple will improve its autocorrect feature so it stops changing one of the most common swear words to “ducking”. Although iPhone users can disable the autocorrect, the keyboard’s factory settings on the device change the word automatically. “In those moments where… Continue reading ‘Ducking hell’ to disappear from Apple autocorrect

Illegal migrants plan could cost £6bn over two years, say government projections

Illegal migrants plan could cost £6bn over two years, say government projections PA Media By Leila Nathoo BBC political correspondent The cost of detaining and deporting people arriving in the UK in small boats under planned new legislation could hit £6bn over the next two years, internal government projections say. The Illegal Migration Bill is… Continue reading Illegal migrants plan could cost £6bn over two years, say government projections