Could AI ‘change the stakes’ in the development of bioweapons?
In his annual speech on threats to the nation, Sir Ken McCallum, the head of the UK’s intelligence service, MI5, warned that AI had the potential to “change the stakes”…
UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has threatened to ban all Eritreans from entering the UK if the east African country’s government does not accept more returns of small boat migrants and…
I do not have confidence UK is safe from Russian threats, says Swinney
First Minister John Swinney says he does not have confidence the UK is safe from potential Russian threats. The SNP leader said the UK government, which is in charge of…
To unlock Britain’s innovation potential, Labour needs to think outside the box | Letters
Gordon Brown wants Britain to invent, invest in and own the future (British households would be £5,000 richer if we were more innovative. Let’s unleash our talents, 9 October). But…
Sally Rooney books withdrawn in UK over Palestine Action support
Normal People author Sally Rooney has said her novels will no longer be supplied to booksellers in the UK as a result of her support for Palestine Action. The Irish…
The eyes have it: Reform politician’s ‘smart glasses’ prompt calls for ban in Westminster
It was a flowing speech packed full of precise statistics – but Jason O’Connell, a Reform UK Senedd member, was not quite the gifted orator he had first appeared. The…
Reform faces criticism after councillors filmed making racist comments
Warning: This report contains racist and offensive language. Reform UK has said “there is no room for racism” in its party after ITV News broadcast undercover filming, gathered over a…
Palantir and Sadiq Khan drop legal battle over Met contract
Palantir and the London mayor, Sadiq Khan, have called off their legal fight over claims the Labour mayor was blocking the US tech company from signing a contract with the…
Russell Brand was a ‘sexual predator’, prosecution alleges as rape trial begins
Russell Brand was described as “ruthless” and a “sexual predator” by the prosecution at the start of his trial for rape and sexual assault on Wednesday. The 51-year-old actor and…
Done family took £30m dividend from Betfred before warning of job cuts
The billionaire Done family took a £30m dividend from their Betfred gambling empire, before warning that they would close hundreds of bookies and cut jobs if the government increases tax…