Transport Secretary does not believe air traffic control issue was ‘unavoidable’ Heidi Alexander told MPs that safety must remain air traffic controllers’ ‘over-riding priority’. Evening Standard · Sep 9
Push for path to appeal computer-determined health care Independent MPs will back a bill to change the automated decision-making pathways the government uses to determine key health funding. AAP · Sep 7
Takeover shield: Monte dei Paschi bids for BPM, Generali to forge €80bn Italian bank Monte dei Paschi clears €34 billion twin bid for Banco BPM and Banca Generali to fend off Intesa Sanpaolo, creating a stronger, bigger €80 billion Italian bank. Euronews · Aug 21
Monte dei Paschi board approves dual exchange offers for Banco Bpm and Banca Generali CEO Luigi Lovaglio's plan aims to bolster MPS and fend off Intesa Sanpaolo's 30.5-billion-euro Opas. Approved with nine votes in favour and four abstentions. Euronews · Aug 20
Commerzbank, German resistance wanes: UniCredit nears deal, what could change UniCredit eyes control of Commerzbank as Berlin opens the door on its 12.7% stake. What it means for Italy, Germany and European banks Euronews · Aug 18
Wall Street Thinks Monolithic Power Is a Buy. Here’s Why It Might Be Right. Monolithic Power is benefiting as increasingly power-hungry AI chips drive demand for its high-value power-management solutions. Barchart · Aug 16
NCP (SP) MPs meet PM Narendra Modi; discuss Maharashtra issues NCP (SP) MPs, led by Supriya Sule, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They discussed various Maharashtra-related issues concerning their constituencies. Drought and onion prices were among the topics raised during the meeting. This discussion followed a previous meeting between Sharad Pawar and the Prime Minister. The NCP (SP) is currently… The Economic Times · Aug 10
Sharad Pawar rules out split in NCP (SP) amid speculation of MPs contact with rival camp Sharad Pawar expressed confidence in his party's unity, stating none of his MPs will defect, unlike Shiv Sena (UBT) where six MPs joined Eknath Shinde's faction. Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders met the Lok Sabha Speaker, urging him to hear them before acting on any party splits. Shinde welcomed the MPs,… The Economic Times · Jun 25
Action will be taken against Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs who violate whip, says Arvind Sawant Shiv Sena (UBT) has issued a whip to its MPs ahead of a crucial meeting in New Delhi. Party leaders have stated that action will be taken against those who defy the whip. Rebel MPs have reportedly met with the Lok Sabha Speaker, claiming support from six out of nine… The Economic Times · Jun 18
25-26 MPs of Samajwadi Party ready to break away, says Keshav Prasad Maurya amid OP Rajbhar's split claims Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya states many Samajwadi Party MPs are ready to leave. SBSP chief Om Prakash Rajbhar predicts a significant realignment within the Samajwadi Party. He advises party chief Akhilesh Yadav to focus on retaining his MPs. These claims fuel speculation about opposition party unrest… The Economic Times · Jun 18
'Didn't have means to travel by rickshaw, now fly in private jets': Sanjay Raut targets party MPs amid defection buzz Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut accused party leaders of defecting, claiming they owe their political rise to Uddhav Thackeray. He alleged an 'Operation Tiger' was underway to ferry MPs away via chartered jet, warning of accountability for those leaving the party. The Economic Times · Jun 17
Shiv Sena (UBT) rebellion buzz: BJP leader accuses Uddhav of driving his party to decline Maharashtra BJP leader Keshav Upadhye suggested a split in Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT). He accused the party's leadership of ignoring public mandate and causing its decline. Speculation is rife about a rebellion, with several MPs reportedly considering a switch. Sanjay Raut alleged attempts to buy MPs. Ruling Shiv Sena… The Economic Times · Jun 17
Global Markets: European shares edge higher with banks in the lead; the Middle East in focus European markets saw a rise on Tuesday. Banking stocks led the gains, with Italian lenders drawing attention. Tech stocks stabilized after recent volatility. GSK shares fell following a deal to acquire Nuvalent. UBS saw an increase on reports of potential capital requirement adjustments. Investors monitored developments in the Middle East… The Economic Times · Jun 9
Doctors and NHS could be sued for mistakes made by AI tools, report warns Medical Protection Society calls for law to be overhauled to help medics avoid liability for errors made by technology The Guardian - UK · Jun 9
Euronews · Jun 8 Intesa Sanpaolo launches bid for Mps bank, merger set for December 2026 Within 24 hours of Banco BPM’s merger bid, Intesa Sanpaolo launches a full public offer for Monte dei Paschi di Siena. If approved, the deal would create Europe’s second-largest banking group.
The National (Scotland) · May 28 MPs push for Westminster probe into Peter Murrell’s embezzlement MPs are calling for a Westminster inquiry into SNP finances in the wake of Peter Murrell's embezzlement from the party if Holyrood does not
Evening Standard · May 22 Met Police warns of officer number cuts as row over Sadiq Khan blocking Palantir AI contract explodes The Metropolitan Police said without the new technology it would be ‘forced to make further tough choices’ and reduce officer numbers
The Independent UK · May 21 Sadiq Khan blocks Met Police’s controversial £50 million deal with Palantir Palantir is already a significant player in the UK public sector
Evening Standard · May 21 Met Police warns of reduced officer numbers after mayor blocks Palantir deal The force said it was disappointed after Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan blocked the £50 million deal with the technology firm.
Evening Standard · May 21 Sadiq Khan blocks £50 million Met Police deal with Palantir Scotland Yard had been in talks about using controversial firm’s artificial intelligence technology to automate intelligence analysis in criminal investigations
The Independent UK · May 14 NYC man convicted of running secret police station linked to Chinese government An FBI official says that Lu Jianwang used the police station to ‘target PRC dissidents in furtherance of the Chinese government’s political agenda’
The Independent UK · May 5 Don’t ‘doomscroll’ through leaders like the Tories did, minister warns Labour MPs amid plot to oust Starmer Backbenchers seeking to oust Starmer after what is expected to be a disaster for the party in this week’s local elections
Evening Standard · Mar 17 Government ‘stands ready’ to support consumers with energy bills Energy minister Michael Shanks told MPs ‘we stand ready to provide whatever support is needed to consumers’.
The Independent UK · Mar 12 Labour MPs are furious about the Mandelson files revelations – but they won’t move against Starmer for now ANALYSIS : The files reveal that the PM was warned about the risks of appointing the former Labour grandee as ambassador to the US. But angry Labour MPs are unable to move against him for two reasons, explains political editor David Maddox
The Guardian - UK · Feb 26 Met police to pilot facial recognition identity checks, mayor confirms Sadiq Khan reveals 100 officers will use roaming technology for six months but opponents call its use ‘alarming’