Microsoft announces AI key on Windows 11 PCs Microsoft Microsoft has announced the biggest change to its keyboards in three decades with the introduction of an artificial intelligence (AI) key. The key will allow users to access Copilot, Microsoft’s AI tool, on new Windows 11 PCs. Microsoft is a major investor in OpenAI, which powers… Continue reading Microsoft announces AI key on Windows 11 PCs
Tory MP Nadhim Zahawi plays himself in Post Office scandal TV drama
Tory MP Nadhim Zahawi plays himself in Post Office scandal TV drama This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Chas Geiger Political reporter Former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has made a surprise appearance in an ITV drama about the Post Office IT scandal. He… Continue reading Tory MP Nadhim Zahawi plays himself in Post Office scandal TV drama
Keir Starmer seeks new year boost before 2024 election
Keir Starmer seeks new year boost before 2024 election Getty Images By Chris Mason, political editor BBC News Politics is waking from its Christmassy slumber. And I know what you are thinking: never mind all the noise, tell me when the general election is going to be. Well, I would if I could, but I… Continue reading Keir Starmer seeks new year boost before 2024 election
Junior doctors’ strike: Give us credible offer and we’ll end strikes, says BMA
Junior doctors’ strike: Give us credible offer and we’ll end strikes, says BMA PA Media By Nick Triggle Health correspondent The British Medical Association (BMA) has said it would be prepared to end its six-day walkout in England if the government made it a “credible” offer. Junior doctors started strike action at 07:00 GMT on… Continue reading Junior doctors’ strike: Give us credible offer and we’ll end strikes, says BMA
James Cleverly insists older asylum case backlog dealt with
James Cleverly insists older asylum case backlog dealt with PA Media By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News The home secretary has rejected claims that the government was wrong to say it has cleared the backlog of older asylum cases – despite new figures showing thousands of cases remain unresolved. James Cleverly said “every single”… Continue reading James Cleverly insists older asylum case backlog dealt with
Justin Welby: Political leaders should treat opponents as human beings
Justin Welby: Political leaders should treat opponents as human beings By Emily Atkinson BBC News The Archbishop of Canterbury has urged politicians not to treat their opponents as enemies but fellow human beings. Speaking to the BBC, the Most Rev Justin Welby warned Britain’s leaders to avoid divisive topics. But he said our capacity “to… Continue reading Justin Welby: Political leaders should treat opponents as human beings
Google settles $5bn lawsuit for ‘private mode’ tracking
Google settles $5bn lawsuit for ‘private mode’ tracking Reuters By Annabelle Liang Business reporter Google has agreed to settle a US lawsuit claiming it invaded the privacy of users by tracking them even when they were browsing in “private mode”. The class action sought at least $5bn (£3.9bn) from the world’s go-to search engine and… Continue reading Google settles $5bn lawsuit for ‘private mode’ tracking
Liz Truss unveils resignation honours list
Liz Truss unveils resignation honours list EPA By Brian Wheeler & Peter Saull BBC News Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister Liz Truss has unveiled her resignation honours list, sparking an angry backlash from some critics. Ms Truss, who spent 49 days in office, nominated Conservative donor Jon Moynihan and ex-Vote Leave chief Matthew Elliott for seats… Continue reading Liz Truss unveils resignation honours list
Treasury says 2024 Budget to be held on 6 March
Treasury says 2024 Budget to be held on 6 March PA Media Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver the 2024 spring Budget on 6 March, the Treasury has said. It will include the government’s tax and spending plans as well as new growth and borrowing forecasts. It could be the last chance for the government to… Continue reading Treasury says 2024 Budget to be held on 6 March
Driverless cars: Tech possible for UK motorways by 2026, transport secretary says
Driverless cars: Tech possible for UK motorways by 2026, transport secretary says Alamy By Zoe Kleinman Technology editor Driverless cars could be on some UK roads by the end of 2026, the transport secretary has told the BBC. Mark Harper also said he expected to see the owners of those vehicles being able to travel… Continue reading Driverless cars: Tech possible for UK motorways by 2026, transport secretary says