Boris Johnson referred to police over potential Covid rule breaches Getty Images Boris Johnson has been referred to police by the Cabinet Office over further potential rule breaches during the Covid pandemic. The department said it made the referral after a review of documents ahead of the Covid public inquiry. The former PM, who was… Continue reading Boris Johnson referred to police over potential Covid rule breaches
Dominic Raab to stand down as MP at next election
Dominic Raab to stand down as MP at next election Getty Images Former deputy prime minister Dominic Raab will stand down as an MP at the next election. His decision, first reported in The Telegraph, comes a month after he resigned as a minister when a bullying inquiry found he had acted in an “intimidating”… Continue reading Dominic Raab to stand down as MP at next election
TikTok sues Montana to overturn first US state ban
TikTok sues Montana to overturn first US state ban Getty Images By Max Matza BBC News, Seattle TikTok has sued to block the US state of Montana from banning residents from accessing its social media platform. Monday’s lawsuit comes after last week Montana became the first US state to pass a sweeping ban on the… Continue reading TikTok sues Montana to overturn first US state ban
I’m confident nothing untoward happened over speeding course, says Suella Braverman
I’m confident nothing untoward happened over speeding course, says Suella Braverman This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Sam Francis & Iain Watson BBC Politics Suella Braverman has refused to be drawn over whether she asked civil servants to arrange a speeding course… Continue reading I’m confident nothing untoward happened over speeding course, says Suella Braverman
Local elections 2023: Thousands didn’t vote due to ID rule, data shows
Local elections 2023: Thousands didn’t vote due to ID rule, data shows PA Media By Paul Seddon & Peter Saull BBC News Thousands of people did not vote in England’s local elections as they did not have correct ID, according to council data collected by the BBC. Information from 160 of 230 councils where polls… Continue reading Local elections 2023: Thousands didn’t vote due to ID rule, data shows
Council accidentally published staff salaries online
Council accidentally published staff salaries online Google The personal details of 15,000 South Lanarkshire Council workers, including their salaries, were accidentally published online. The local authority confirmed staff information was shared in a spreadsheet following a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. It is understood the data leak also involved details such as National Insurance numbers.… Continue reading Council accidentally published staff salaries online
G7: New sanctions will make sure Russia pays a price, Sunak says
G7: New sanctions will make sure Russia pays a price, Sunak says This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Rishi Sunak has said he wants to ensure “Russia pays a price” for the war in Ukraine, after announcing new sanctions targeting Russian exports. Speaking… Continue reading G7: New sanctions will make sure Russia pays a price, Sunak says
Sewage spills: Water bills set to rise to pay for £10bn upgrade
Sewage spills: Water bills set to rise to pay for £10bn upgrade Fay By Esme Stallard Climate and Science Reporter, BBC News Bills could rise after water suppliers in England said they were ready to spend £10bn on tackling sewage spills. The privately owned companies have apologised for the amount of contaminated water being discharged… Continue reading Sewage spills: Water bills set to rise to pay for £10bn upgrade
One million cancel broadband as living costs rise
One million cancel broadband as living costs rise Getty Images Up to one million people cancelled their broadband in the last year because of the high cost of living, a survey by Citizens Advice suggests. The charity said those struggling could have benefitted from cheaper social-tariffs or special low-cost packages. Recently, Ofcom warned 4.3m eligible… Continue reading One million cancel broadband as living costs rise
Face recognition used at Cardiff Beyoncé concert criticised
Face recognition used at Cardiff Beyoncé concert criticised By Chris Vallance & Peter Gillibrand BBC News Thousand of fans attending the Beyoncé concert in Cardiff could be scanned by live face recognition cameras deployed in the area by South Wales Police. The cameras will help identify people wanted for “priority offences”. Police also used the… Continue reading Face recognition used at Cardiff Beyoncé concert criticised