Clara West
Anthropic Says Bad Actors Tried To Turn Claude Into a Weapon and a Spy
Anthropic's threat report details attempts by state-linked actors across multiple countries to weaponize the Claude AI model for military and espionage projects.
Ed Miliband defends new UK sanctions on illegal West Bank settlements
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has robustly defended the Government's historic trade sanctions on illegal West Bank settlements amid fierce political and diplomatic fallout.
Reform UK receives record £36m donation from crypto tycoon Ben Delo
Cryptocurrency billionaire Ben Delo has given Reform UK a record-shattering £36 million upfront donation, drawing intense scrutiny from political opponents.
Putin warns Europe against troops in Ukraine, says it would mean ‘war against Russia’
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi that any deployment of European military personnel to Ukraine would trigger a direct war against Russia.
Manchester leads UK cultural and political resurgence ahead of derby
As Manchester prepares for the 199th derby between United and City, the city is experiencing a major cultural, economic, and political resurgence.
Ed Miliband praised by Hamas for imposing UK sanctions on Israel
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has drawn fierce domestic criticism and unexpected praise from Hamas after imposing new trade sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
Rishi Sunak joins Anthropic and Microsoft as senior adviser
Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has joined Microsoft and Anthropic as a senior adviser, amid rising scrutiny over politicians moving to Big Tech.
UK lawmakers defeat bill to legalise assisted dying
Lawmakers have rejected the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill by 286 votes to 270, halting efforts to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.
MPs reject assisted dying bill in narrow House of Commons vote
MPs voted down the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill by 286 votes to 270, dealing a definitive setback to assisted dying campaigners.
UK government ups offer to Stormont ministers to GBP1.5 billion
The UK Treasury has increased its financial package for Northern Ireland to GBP1.5 billion amid ongoing negotiations over the devolved region's budget.
Nigel Farage faces Clacton by-election test as 34 candidates contest seat
Nigel Farage faces a record 34 candidates in a strange Clacton by-election triggered by his sudden parliamentary resignation amid a standards probe.
Andy Burnham hints at allowing second Scottish independence referendum
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has triggered a political storm after suggesting a second Scottish independence referendum could be permitted if public opinion shifts.
SNP rule in Glasgow has been a failure and city residents must demand better
Decade-long SNP rule in Glasgow faces mounting criticism amid a severe housing emergency, soaring homelessness, and calls for urgent government intervention.
Westminster energy decision puts Scottish renewable revolution at risk
A critical infrastructure decision in Westminster threatens to derail Scotland's green energy ambitions and billions in offshore wind investments. Meanwhile, the UK and Scottish governments have launched the Scotland-Massachusetts Bio-Bridge to boost life sciences.
European Leaders Call for Tougher Border Controls as Ceuta Migration Crisis Deepens
European leaders are calling for emergency border security and regulatory overhauls after nearly sixty thousand migrants entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco.
English mayors gain power to impose tourist tax on overnight stays
Mayoral authorities across England are gaining the power to levy an optional tourist tax on overnight stays to fund local services and infrastructure, facing both support from officials and opposition from the hospitality industry.
Assisted dying bill risks constitutional showdown if forced through Commons
The assisted dying bill has returned to Parliament under Labour MP Lauren Edwards, triggering warnings of a major constitutional crisis if forced through the Commons.
Rhun ap Iorwerth welcomes UK sanctions on West Bank settlements
Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has endorsed the UK government's new sanctions targeting illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
British Chambers of Commerce calls for scrapping state pension triple lock
The British Chambers of Commerce has proposed scrapping the state pension triple lock on affordability grounds as government welfare spending climbs.
Durham County Council descends into chaos amid internal disputes and police probes
Durham County Council has plunged into internal turmoil, marked by bitter councillor disputes, leaked emails regarding standards probes, and resignations.