Ministers to clash with peers over Illegal Migration Bill Getty Images By Becky Morton & Paul Seddon BBC News The government is set to clash with peers when its plan to tackle small boat crossings takes its next step through Parliament later. The Illegal Migration Bill was passed by MPs last month, but is expected… Continue reading Ministers to clash with peers over Illegal Migration Bill
Keir Starmer refuses to rule out coalition with Lib Dems
Keir Starmer refuses to rule out coalition with Lib Dems This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Becky Morton and Chris Mason BBC Politics Sir Keir Starmer has refused to rule out a coalition with the Lib Dems if Labour fails to win… Continue reading Keir Starmer refuses to rule out coalition with Lib Dems
Children’s commissioner: Pornography affecting 8-year-olds’ behaviour
Children’s commissioner: Pornography affecting 8-year-olds’ behaviour PA Media By Philippa Wain Technology reporter The behaviour of children as young as eight is being affected by them viewing pornography, the children’s commissioner for England has said. “Children are seeing pornography too young – most of them by the age of 13 but [some are] seeing it… Continue reading Children’s commissioner: Pornography affecting 8-year-olds’ behaviour
Local elections 2023: We need to reflect and do more, says Lucy Frazer after Tory losses
Local elections 2023: We need to reflect and do more, says Lucy Frazer after Tory losses This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Kate Whannel Political reporter, BBC News The government needs to reflect and do more, Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has said… Continue reading Local elections 2023: We need to reflect and do more, says Lucy Frazer after Tory losses
Local elections 2023: Labour eyes power after Tory poll drubbing
Local elections 2023: Labour eyes power after Tory poll drubbing This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says his party is heading for Downing Street after the Tories were hammered in local elections across… Continue reading Local elections 2023: Labour eyes power after Tory poll drubbing
Ex-Uber security chief sentenced over covering up hack
Ex-Uber security chief sentenced over covering up hack Getty Images By Tom Gerken Technology reporter Uber’s former chief security officer has avoided jail and been sentenced to three years’ probation for covering up a cyber-attack from authorities. Joseph Sullivan was found guilty of paying hackers $100,000 (£79,000) after they gained access to 57 million records… Continue reading Ex-Uber security chief sentenced over covering up hack
Local elections 2023: Polls close across England
Local elections 2023: Polls close across England PA Media The polls for more than 8,000 council seats on 230 councils, and four mayors, across England have closed. Millions of votes will now be counted in the first big test of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s electoral popularity. Some people were unable to cast their vote due… Continue reading Local elections 2023: Polls close across England
Meta putting child users at risk, says US regulator
Meta putting child users at risk, says US regulator Getty Images By James Clayton BBC North America technology reporter The top US data privacy regulator has accused Meta, the firm that owns Facebook and Instagram, of not putting proper parental controls in place. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) also said Meta should be banned from… Continue reading Meta putting child users at risk, says US regulator
Local elections 2023: Polls to open across England
Local elections 2023: Polls to open across England Getty Images Millions of people are expected to take part in local elections across England, when polling stations open at 07:00 BST. About 8,000 councillors are being elected in 230 councils, as voters choose who they want to run services in their local area. Voters in Bedford,… Continue reading Local elections 2023: Polls to open across England
Local elections 2023: Leaders to make final pitch to voters
Local elections 2023: Leaders to make final pitch to voters Getty Images Party leaders are making their final pitch to voters on the last day of campaigning for local elections across England. They are set to visit battleground areas before polls open on Thursday to elect around 8,000 councillors and four local mayors. The polls… Continue reading Local elections 2023: Leaders to make final pitch to voters