What do the latest polls tell us? The Conservatives have fallen to near their lowest level on the BBC poll tracker since the end of October 2022, when Rishi Sunak replaced Liz Truss as prime minister, writes senior political analyst Peter Barnes. During her premiership there was a sudden and dramatic fall in the Conservative […]
AI chatbot for civil servants moves a step closer
An Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered civil service has moved a step closer as the Cabinet Office expands trials of its Redbox Copilot project. The system – named after the red briefcases used by ministers to carry official papers – is designed to search and analyse government papers and rapidly summarise them into briefings. The ultimate aim […]
William Wragg: MP tells paper he is sorry for sharing private phone numbers
He told the paper the individual had “compromising things on me” and apologised to those affected. It follows reports at least 12 men in political circles received unsolicited WhatsApp messages. Some had been sent naked images and two MPs are reported to have responded by sending images of themselves. The men are reported to include a government […]
Man Utd: Erik ten Hag expects to stay as manager for next season
Erik ten Hag tells Sky Sports he is “sure we’re in the right direction” despite Man Utd falling further behind in chase for Champions League qualification; watch Manchester United vs Liverpool live on Sky Sports on Sunday, kick-off 3.30pm A defiant Erik ten Hag has insisted he has “no doubts” he will still be Manchester United’s […]
Biden promises to rebuild Key Bridge
With the wreckage of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge behind him, President Joe Biden on Friday promised the city that the “nation has your back” in rebuilding the bridge and reopening its pivotal port. Biden reiterated that the federal government would cover the full cost of repairs, even as conservatives in the House balk at […]
Joe Lewis: British billionaire and former Spurs owner avoids jail over insider trading scheme
Prosecutors say the 87-year-old collected inside information about four companies in which he had invested, and tipped off friends and associates between 2019 and 2021. British billionaire Joe Lewis has avoided a jail sentence after admitting he orchestrated an insider trading scheme that helped those around him make millions. The former Tottenham Hotspur owner, who […]
Nottingham Forest’s remarkable homegrown record – 4,058 games and counting
At some point soon, it feels inevitable that Nottingham Forest will relinquish what should, if more people knew about it, count among their proudest records. Ryan Yates might twist his ankle in training. He might take a kick, or be suspended, or he might fall out of favour. And then, almost unnoticed, that would be that. In selecting […]
Premier League predictions: Awesome Arsenal defence to shut out Brighton, Liverpool to thrash Man Utd
Jones Knows sprinkles his betting insight and analysis on the weekend’s Premier League action, where he foresees another Arsenal win to nil. Crystal Palace vs Manchester City, Saturday 12.30pm The return of Jack Grealish for Manchester City is a welcome sight for punters who like to dabble in the fouls markets. That is especially relevant […]
The Business of Blogging | Elin Kling
In this instalment of The Business of Blogging, we speak to Elin Kling, the Swedish blogger behind Style by Kling.
Dutch bank ING is key lender to Thames Water parent as cliff-edge looms
ING and a major Chinese institution are said to be among the financiers owed £190m by Kemble Water Finance at the end of this month as Thames Water faces into a financial abyss, Sky News learns. The Dutch banking giant ING has been thrust into a pivotal role in determining the future of stricken Thames […]