Why 2025 promises plenty of political fireworks

Why 2025 promises plenty of political fireworks Reuters Chris Mason Political editor @ChrisMasonBBC 31 December 2024 Politics in 2025 will be dominated by a single controlling thought: do things start feeling any better? The answer to that will drive much else in the political conversation: the fortunes, mood and demeanour of the government, the revival… Continue reading Why 2025 promises plenty of political fireworks

What we know about US H-1B visas Trump supporters are clashing over

What we know about US H-1B visas Trump supporters are clashing over Getty Images Jake Horton & Bernd Debusmann Jr BBC News, Washington DC 25 minutes ago An immigration row has erupted between Donald Trump’s supporters over a long-standing US visa programme. The feud is about H-1B visas, which allow US-based companies to bring in… Continue reading What we know about US H-1B visas Trump supporters are clashing over

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Starmer asks UK regulators for ideas to boost growth

Starmer asks UK regulators for ideas to boost growth Getty Images Joe Pike Politics investigations correspondent, BBC News 11 minutes ago Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has written to the UK’s main watchdogs, asking them to come up with ideas for reform that could boost economic growth. He contacted the companies – including energy regulator… Continue reading Starmer asks UK regulators for ideas to boost growth

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Morrisons customers still waiting for Christmas deliveries

Morrisons customers still waiting for Christmas deliveries Getty Images Imran Rahman-Jones Technology reporter 5 minutes ago Some Morrisons customers have still not had their Christmas orders after the supermarket experienced what it called “systems issues” on Monday. One customer told the BBC she was waiting for about £200 worth of groceries, another said he was… Continue reading Morrisons customers still waiting for Christmas deliveries

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Consultation launched over petrol car phase-out

Consultation launched over petrol car phase-out Getty Images Lauren Turner BBC News Annabelle Liang BBC News 43 minutes ago A consultation has been launched on the phasing-out of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030. The government says this will “restore clarity” for vehicle manufacturers and the charging industry. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander wants industry… Continue reading Consultation launched over petrol car phase-out

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Lord Mandelson expected to be named as UK ambassador to US

Lord Mandelson expected to be named as UK ambassador to US Getty Images Helen Catt and Joe Pike Political correspondents Aleks Phillips BBC News 19 December 2024 Updated 6 hours ago Lord Mandelson is expected to be named as the UK’s next ambassador to the US. The Labour grandee, who served in multiple ministerial roles… Continue reading Lord Mandelson expected to be named as UK ambassador to US

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N Korea hackers stole $1.3bn of crypto this year – report

N Korea hackers stole $1.3bn of crypto this year – report Getty Images João da Silva Business reporter 19 minutes ago A total of $2.2bn (£1.76bn) in cryptocurrencies has been stolen this year, with North Korean hackers accounting for more than half that figure, according to a new study. Research firm Chainalysis says hackers affiliated… Continue reading N Korea hackers stole $1.3bn of crypto this year – report

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UK considers sending troops to train Ukrainians

UK considers sending troops to train Ukrainians This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Jonathan Beale Defence correspondent Kathryn Armstrong BBC News 19 December 2024, 04:14 GMT Updated Just now The Ministry of Defence is considering the possibility of sending British troops to Ukraine… Continue reading UK considers sending troops to train Ukrainians

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