AI and drones in £800m Budget technology package

4 hours ago About sharing Police will be using drones to quicker assess traffic collisions and other incidents, the Treasury says The Budget will contain an £800m package of technology reforms aimed at freeing up NHS and police time, the Treasury has announced. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said ahead of the 6 March announcement that there…

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Raye makes history by winning six Brit Awards

43 minutes ago About sharing Watch: Record-breaking Raye wins award after award By Helen Bushby Culture reporter It was Raye’s night as she made history at the Brit Awards, winning six of the seven prizes she was nominated for – beating Blur, Adele and Harry Styles’ record four wins at a single ceremony. She is…

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Gazans crowdfund thousands for uncertain escape

2 hours ago About sharing A man rides a horse-pulled cart in Rafah By Brandon Drenon BBC News As deadly Israeli bombardments and acute food shortages continue, and a threatened Israeli military operation in southern Gaza looms, more and more Palestinians are seeking a way out – if they can find the money for it….

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Horner and wife Geri in display of unity at GP

2 hours ago About sharing Red Bull F1 team boss Christian Horner and wife Geri kiss before the first race of the season By Andrew Benson Chief F1 writer in Bahrain Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has refused to say whether messages leaked this week are genuine. An anonymous email including messages purporting to…

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Tories need a Budget bounce but can Hunt deliver?

51 minutes ago About sharing By Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg Cut tax! Spend less! Spend more! Tax more! Pay off the debt! Spend more on defence! More for me! Less for you! Chancellors are never short of demands from the outside world or their colleagues on the inside for action. After taking…

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