Sue Gray chose not to engage with Labour job inquiry, minister says PA Media Senior civil servant Sue Gray has chosen not to be interviewed as part of a Cabinet Office inquiry over talks with Labour about a senior party role, a minister has said. Ms Gray was offered a job as Labour leader Sir… Continue reading Sue Gray chose not to engage with Labour job inquiry, minister says
I am confident Sue Gray did not break rules – Keir Starmer
I am confident Sue Gray did not break rules – Keir Starmer PA Media Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says he is confident that senior civil servant Sue Gray has not broken any rules in talking to Labour about a role. Ms Gray was offered a job as Sir Keir’s chief of staff in March.… Continue reading I am confident Sue Gray did not break rules – Keir Starmer
Rail strikes cynically targeting Eurovision, transport minister says
Rail strikes cynically targeting Eurovision, transport minister says This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Joshua Nevett BBC News Transport Secretary Mark Harper has accused the RMT transport union of “cynically targeting the Eurovision song contest” by calling strikes on the day of… Continue reading Rail strikes cynically targeting Eurovision, transport minister says
ChatGPT accessible again in Italy
ChatGPT accessible again in Italy Getty Images By Shiona McCallum Technology reporter Access to the ChatGPT chatbot has been restored in Italy. It was banned by the Italian data-protection authority at the start of April over privacy concerns. It maker, OpenAI, which is backed by Microsoft, said it had successfully “addressed or clarified” the issues… Continue reading ChatGPT accessible again in Italy
SNP plays longer game in bid for Scottish independence
SNP plays longer game in bid for Scottish independence Getty Images By Chris Mason & Nick Eardley BBC political editor & chief political correspondent Support for Scottish independence needs to be higher and more consistent to force another referendum, the new SNP leadership believes. In a rethink of strategy, Scotland’s First Minister and the new… Continue reading SNP plays longer game in bid for Scottish independence
MP Julian Knight faces fresh misconduct allegations, BBC is told
MP Julian Knight faces fresh misconduct allegations, BBC is told HoC By Ione Wells Political correspondent Four women have made complaints to parliamentary authorities about MP Julian Knight since police dropped an investigation into him, the BBC has been told. The fresh complaints are thought to allege inappropriate comments and behaviour. The BBC has also… Continue reading MP Julian Knight faces fresh misconduct allegations, BBC is told
Richard Sharp: Report on appointment of BBC chairman expected
Richard Sharp: Report on appointment of BBC chairman expected PA Media By Nick Eardley BBC chief political correspondent A report examining the appointment of the BBC’s chairman Richard Sharp is expected imminently. It looks at whether Mr Sharp properly disclosed details of any involvement in the facilitation of a £800,000 loan guarantee to the then… Continue reading Richard Sharp: Report on appointment of BBC chairman expected
Facebook owner Meta’s profits exceed expectations
Facebook owner Meta’s profits exceed expectations Getty Images By Shiona McCallum Technology reporter Meta, Facebook and Instagram’s parent firm, has reported a profit of $5.7bn (£4.6bn) for the first quarter of this year, surpassing expectations for a period in which many jobs were cut. It said artificial intelligence (AI) was “driving good results” across its… Continue reading Facebook owner Meta’s profits exceed expectations
Microsoft’s Activision takeover blocked in UK
Microsoft’s Activision takeover blocked in UK Reuters By Steffan Powell Gaming correspondent Microsoft’s $68.7bn (£55bn) deal to buy video game company Activision Blizzard has been blocked in the UK by the Competition and Markets Authority. The proposed takeover would see Microsoft acquire such hit titles as Call of Duty and Candy Crush. But the regulator… Continue reading Microsoft’s Activision takeover blocked in UK
Migration plans are compassionate, says Suella Braverman
Migration plans are compassionate, says Suella Braverman Getty Images Suella Braverman has insisted her migration plan is compassionate, after Britain’s rights watchdog said it put people at risk of serious harm. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) says the Illegal Migration Bill penalises refugees and could breach international law. But the home secretary denied… Continue reading Migration plans are compassionate, says Suella Braverman