Halting arms exports to Israel ‘unwise’ warns David Cameron May 12, 2024 Concerns have risen over the past few days as Israel has signalled a potential offensive into Rafah, telling Gazans in the city to evacuate.
Ofcom chairman says no more ‘free ride’ for social media companies May 12, 2024 "It’s become a bit of a Wild West in some corners of the internet and on social media," Ofcom's chairman said this weekend.
Gove admits ‘regret’ over number of children living in temporary accommodation May 11, 2024 Michael Gove has said he cannot look at official figures showing a record number of children living in temporary accommodation with “anything other than regret” and blamed not enough homes being built.
Tory MP urges Scottish Parliament to ‘up its game’ and combat negativity May 11, 2024 A former MSP who quit Holyrood for Westminster has urged the Scottish Parliament to “up its game”.
Labour ‘absolutely committed’ to engaging with tech sector, says shadow minister May 9, 2024 Labour's shadow science minister yesterday addressed a room of representatives from a number of the UK's most cutting-edge tech companies.
Workers rights row: Labour’s Rayner vows to expand protection from sex harassment to interns May 9, 2024 Angela Rayner has vowed Labour will expand sexual harassment protections to include interns and volunteers, amid a row with unions over the party’s workers’ rights proposals.
Bonds & Ballots: Can a British ISA save London’s stock market? May 9, 2024 In this week's Bonds & Ballots, Morning Wire asks: did Jeremy Hunt do enough for UK financial services? And will a British ISA really boost London's markets?
UK edges closer to new laws for artificial intelligence May 9, 2024 On Friday, the House of Lords will hear the third reading of the AI bill and, if all goes well, it will progress to the House of Commons.
Inside Westminster’s war with the FCA May 9, 2024 The relationship between the Financial Conduct Authority and the government has been fractious in recent years. Charlie Conchie takes a look at why Westminster went to war with the regulator
China’s crackdown will do untold damage – Glory to Hong Kong! May 9, 2024 The threads between Canada and Hong Kong are long, occasionally ugly, mostly glorious and now increasingly stretched.