The government has said cabinet ministers are not “above the rules” – amid reports that home secretary Suella Braverman tried to avoid attending a public speed awareness course with other motorists.But environment secretary Therese Coffey refused to discuss her colleague’s alleged conduct in more detail.The Sunday Times reported that Braverman – known for her uncompromising stances on law...
The European Commission (E.C.) said Microsoft had addressed their concerns on competition issues. It comes three weeks after the U.K. blocked the deal over concerns it would harm competition in the emerging cloud gaming business. It has divided regulators worldwide, but the proposed takeover is poised to be the largest deal in gaming history. Activision and Microsoft need approval from regulatory...
A lawsuit against Google over the transfer of medical information from a British hospital to the tech giant has been dismissed by a High Court judge. The claim was brought by Andrew Prismall, a patient at the Royal Free London NHS Trust, who alleged that his privacy had been breached when his data was shared with Google’s artificial intelligence business DeepMind Technologies. In 2015, the trust...
British-style gardens have their relevance, just like public parks. They provide several benefits, including: A place of everyday life to escape the hustle and bustle and relax. British-style gardens are often designed to be peaceful and tranquil, with winding paths, shady trees, and fragrant flowers. This makes them a great place to relax and de-stress. A place to connect with nature. British...
Rishi Sunak is discussing the threat of UK electric cars to the EU. The EU plans to introduce a new rule on July 1 requiring 55% of all new cars sold in the EU to be electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles. This could make it more difficult for UK car manufacturers to sell their vehicles in the EU, as they would need to import more electric car parts from the bloc. Sunak has said that the government...
American and British Chinese food is very different, shocking and surprising many Americans when they first encountered British Chinese food. One of the main reasons for the difference is the history of Chinese immigration to the two countries. The first Chinese immigrants to the US came primarily from southern China in the 1840s. These immigrants brought their cuisine, which was based on...
According to energy consultancy Cornwall Insight analysts, energy costs for most British households are expected to fall around 18% from July. The price cap, set by Ofgem, will likely fall to £2,054 a year for average use, saving an average household around £446 a year. The expected drop in energy costs comes after sharp price increases. Set The price cap at £1,971 a year in October 2021, but it...
The UK government banned TikTok from government mobile phones in March 2023. The ban was made following a review of the app by government cybersecurity experts, who found that it posed a security risk. The app collected user data, including location, contacts, and browsing history. The Chinese government could use this data to track and monitor users or launch cyberattacks. The ban on TikTok from...
Experts have warned that The food crisis will have a more significant impact on millions of households than energy bills by this summer, amid fears that poorer families will skip meals to make ends meet.Statistics released by the Resolution Foundation show the increase in the average food bill is set to overtake the average energy bill in June.While households have seen food prices rebel even as...
A longtime critic of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has proposed a ‘near catastrophic, two-hour car chase’ through New York require; the pair would not have happened in the UK.Following the event on Tuesday night, which according to a spokesperson for the royal duo, saw them grimly pursued by paparazzi, journalist Dan Wootton said the pair would have had better defence in Britain.“Of course, this...