Russia admits error after pilot ‘thought he had permission to shoot down RAF spy plane’ September 14, 2023 A Russian pilot tried to shoot down an RAF spy plane believing he had been given permission to fire, according to a report. Russia blamed a “technical malfunction” for causing the incident over the Black Sea on September 29 last year. But intercepted communications suggest the pilot fired after receiving an ambiguous command from a [...]
Elon Musk: Taiwan slams Tesla owner after another geopolitical gaffe September 14, 2023 Elon Musk, who has significant operations in China, had said that Taiwan was seen as "an integral part of China"
Rolls-Royce AI lead replaces Sir Patrick Vallance as national technology adviser September 14, 2023 A former Rolls-Royce technology officer who led on AI is set to replace Sir Patrick Vallance as the government’s national technology adviser. Dr Dave Smith, previously managing director of the software firm Roke that developed Hawkeye, will work on integrating academic and industry expertise with the government. Dr Smith told City PM he wanted to [...]
Canada granted permission to fix plaque on statue linked to slavery September 14, 2023 The two Guildhall statues with slavery links are figures of William Beckford, former two-time Lord Mayor, and philanthropist Sir John Cass.
Tobias Ellwood resigns as Commons defence committee chairman September 13, 2023 Tobias Ellwood has quit as defence committee chairman ahead of an expected vote of no confidence, he has confirmed. In a statement posted on X, formerly Twitter, the MP wrote: “It is with deep regret that I have tendered my resignation as chairman of the defence committee. “It has been a huge privilege to lead [...]
Thames Water could soon be heating London homes… with sewage September 13, 2023 Thames Water is exploring how Londoners’ homes could soon be kept warm by heat generated from sewage, City Hall has been told.
France’s Macron set to meet Starmer as Labour bids to boost global standing September 13, 2023 Emmanuel Macron is reportedly set to host Sir Keir Starmer next week for a meeting in Paris, as the Labour leader seeks to boost his international standing ahead of the next general election. Labour has not yet confirmed reports that Sir Keir and the French President will meet, after reports that a meeting in the [...]
PMQs sketch: Starmer goes on the attack September 13, 2023 It would have been a tall order for Keir Starmer to mess up this week’s shouting match with the prime minister. Few politicos would have had an escaped terror suspect cycling around west London or an alleged Chinese spy in Parliament on their pre-conference bingo cards. And in fairness to the former chief prosecutor, he [...]
Theresa May: My Brexit would have been better than Johnson’s ‘bad deal’ September 13, 2023 Theresa May has said her Brexit deal would have been better for the UK than Boris Johnson’s, as she promotes her new book.
UK vape ban slammed as ‘own goal’ for the government September 13, 2023 Industry groups have slammed a looming government plan to ban disposable vapes, warning it is a threat to public health.
