UK Override Bill ‘Won’t Break International Law’ – NI Protocol
New legislation to change post-Brexit trade arrangements will not break international law, the Northern Ireland secretary has said. Brandon Lewis said he was confident the changes would be lawful. The UK government is due to publish legislation on Monday that would allow ministers to override parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol. The protocol keeps Northern... Read More
Queen Elizabeth II Becomes The Second-Longest Serving Monarch
As of Monday, she has been on the throne for 70 years and 127 days, second only to Louis XIV of France who became king at the age of four. She overtakes Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died in 2016, having equalled his reign on Sunday. Last weekend, the 96-year-old Platinum Jubilee was marked with... Read More
UK Will Not Copy EU Demand For Common Charging Cable
The UK government says it is not “currently considering” copying European Union plans for a common charging cable. The EU has provisionally agreed that all-new portable electronic devices must, by autumn 2024, use a USB Type-C charger, a move it says will benefit consumers. Critics say it will stifle innovation. Under the current post-Brexit arrangements,... Read More
London Petrol Station Sells Diesel At Nearly £2.50 A Litre – Fuel Prices
The price of diesel has soared to nearly £2.50 a litre at a petrol station in Chelsea, west London. It comes three days after the cost went filling an average family car with petrol rose to £100 for the first time. BBC Radio London to a Gulf petrol station on Sloane Avenue where prices hit... Read More
Top Student Loan Interest Rate Cut By 5% In England
The maximum interest rate on student loans in England is being cut by almost 5%, the government says. The maximum rate had been predicted to rise to 12% in the autumn, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). Higher Education Minister Michelle Donelan said the cap was being reduced to 7.3% to provide “peace... Read More
Auditor / Senior Auditor – Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Auditor / Senior Auditor – Barnsley, South Yorkshire Barnsley Council is seeking 2 highly motivated and experienced Auditors/Senior Auditors to join our high-performing and respected team based in Barnsley. You will be working on a full-time, permanent (37 hours per week) basis. In return, you will receive a competitive career Gradedsalary of £25,419 – £35,336 per annum. The Auditor/Senior... Read More
2 Bed Flat for Sale – Leeds
Features and description Leasehold Upper Floor Apartment Two Double Bedrooms Living Kitchen Diner Modern White Bathroom Suite En Suite To Master Bedroom Allocated Parking Space Convenient Location Ideal For First Time Buyers Situated in a popular and convenient location, this modern apartment is sure to appeal to a wide range of buyers including First Time... Read More
New UK Centre Will Help Fight Information War
A new centre aims to boost the UK’s security through building expertise in cutting-edge technology. The Centre for Emerging Technology and Security (CETaS) will be based at the Alan Turing Institute, the UK’s centre for data science and artificial intelligence. UK officials say it will help develop expertise outside government, including in publicly available information.... Read More
Systems Administrator – Leeds, West Yorkshire
Systems Administrator – Leeds, West Yorkshire Hippo Digital is recruiting a Systems Administrator to join our Hippo Herd. We are a growing Digital Design Consultancy that delivers user-centred digital solutions that work for everyone. As Hippo has grown, so has the number of systems and services we use. As a Systems Administrator, you will be... Read More
Ministry of Defence Acquires Government’s First Quantum Computer
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has acquired the government’s first quantum computer. Quantum computers can make very complex calculations extremely quickly and their creators say they can solve the problems regular computers cannot. The MoD will work with British company Orca Computing to explore applications for quantum technology in defence. Stephen Till, of the MoD’s... Read More