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www.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
EU data protection

Shapps to update MPs on hack targeting defence payroll details

A cyber attack on a database of armed forces personnel by a third-party payroll system potentially linked to China raises concerns about security measures. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
EU data protection

Malign actor' behind MoD cyber attack, Sunak says

The Prime Minister declined to identify the culprit behind the cyber attack on the MoD, emphasizing a robust policy towards Beijing and other potential risk-posing states. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
California

55 years after Reagan took on Berkeley, Newsom stays in the background amid roiling campus protests

California politicians' responses to student protests at Berkeley in 1969 and recent unrest at universities reflect contrasting approaches towards handling demonstrations. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
Canada news

Inflation falls to 2.3% in boost for Rishi Sunak

Inflation rate dropped to 2.3% in April, close to the Bank of England's 2% target. [ more ]
BBC News
1 week ago
Medicine

Infected blood scandal: Sunak promises 'comprehensive' blood compensation

The UK government plans to compensate victims of the Infected Blood Inquiry with around £10bn. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
Social justice

Emergency measure to postpone court hearings as prisons run out of cells

The government faces a prisons overcrowding crisis, resorting to emergency measures like delaying court hearings due to lack of jail space. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

Feds reject Toronto's request to decriminalize simple possession of illicit drugs | CBC News

The federal government rejected Toronto's request to decriminalize personal drug possession citing public health and safety concerns. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK news

Deadly super-strength Chinese opioid epidemic gripping Britain's streets

The UK is facing a surge in deaths due to super-strength street drugs like nitazenes, prompting urgent government responses and highlighting challenges in detecting and addressing the crisis. [ more ]
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TobyWalsh4 months ago
Australia may ask tech companies to label content generated by AI platforms such as ChatGPT https://t.co/n1hBQm4PDl
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Australia may ask tech companies to label content generated by AI platforms such as ChatGPT

Tech companies may be required to label content generated by AI as the government seeks to regulate high-risk AI products.
The Australian government aims to address public concerns about AI technology and implement stricter regulations, particularly for applications like self-driving cars and job application assessment programs. [ more ]
Independent.ie
5 months ago
Parenting

Mobile phones in classrooms: Minister Norma Foley warned of 'terrible threat' to children's well-being

There is a high-profile public debate over phone usage in Ireland.
Minister Norma Foley received numerous pieces of correspondence expressing concern about the impact of mobile phones on children. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
Europe politics

What Boris Johnson has been up to since leaving Downing Street

Boris Johnson stepped down as Prime Minister and later resigned as a member of parliament due to scandals and a probe into his conduct.
Johnson will be attending a Covid-19 inquiry to answer questions about the government's response to the pandemic and his handling of it. [ more ]
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time.com
5 months ago
Europe politics

Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson Apologizes In Front of COVID-19 Inquiry Panel

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologized for the suffering experienced by COVID victims and their families during the Inquiry into the government's response to the pandemic.
The U.K. has had one of the highest death rates in Western Europe, with 325 COVID deaths per 100,000 citizens. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Rishi Sunak stop short of introducing Hillsborough law but offers apology

Rishi Sunak does not introduce Hillsborough Law, but issues an apology to bereaved families
Government signs up to Hillsborough Charter but rejects the need for a Hillsborough Law [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK news

Hancock messages claimed Sunak would have pressured Johnson' to avoid lockdown

Matt Hancock accuses Rishi Sunak of pressuring Boris Johnson against an autumn lockdown in 2020, potentially hindering efforts to control the spread of COVID-19.
Simon Case's response suggests that Sunak favored tighter controls in schools rather than closing all shops. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK news

Key questions Boris Johnson is likely to face at Covid inquiry

Boris Johnson's appearance at the Covid inquiry is highly anticipated.
Key questions will focus on the government's response to the pandemic and Johnson's decision-making.
Johnson will likely be questioned about the allegation of him saying 'let the bodies pile high.' [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Europe politics

Covid inquiry: 10 questions facing Boris Johnson

Johnson is expected to apologize at the inquiry for the government's slow response and lack of preparation for the severity of the virus.
Questions are raised about Johnson's complacency towards the impact on older people and his failure to take Covid seriously at the start. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
UK news

Chris Whitty gives evidence at Covid inquiry UK politics live

Chris Whitty is giving evidence to a Covid inquiry.
Whitty has provided hundreds of documents and written statements totaling 340 pages.
Laura Trott confirms anticipated tax cuts in Treasury interviews. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Coronavirus

Scientists set to expose chaos and disagreement in UK government at Covid inquiry

Explosive evidence regarding tensions and disagreements between Boris Johnson, his ministers, and top scientific advisers during the Covid-19 pandemic will be made public at the official inquiry.
Key scientists, including Sir Patrick Vallance, Prof Chris Whitty, Prof Jonathan Van-Tam, and Prof Dame Angela McLean, will provide testimonies that are expected to shed light on the chaos in the government's response to the virus.
The inquiry will explore whether scientists were adequately consulted and if they faced political pressure to downplay the dangers and miscommunicate the extent of the crisis to the public. [ more ]
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