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☆ UK restricts Chinese cameras in government buildings over security fears
  + stars: | 2022-11-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +1 min
LONDON, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Britain on Thursday instructed government departments to stop installing security cameras made by companies subject to Chinese security laws, disconnect such devices from core computer networks and to consider removing them altogether. "The review has concluded that, in light of the threat to the UK and the increasing capability and connectivity of these systems, additional controls are required," Dowden said. "Departments have therefore been instructed to cease deployment of such equipment onto sensitive sites, where it is produced by companies subject to the National Intelligence Law of the People’s Republic of China. "Since security considerations are always paramount around these sites, we are taking action now to prevent any security risks materialising." Reporting by Sachin Ravikumar, writing by William James; Editing by Kate HoltonOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
☆ UK government faces tough budget decisions, says minister
  + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +1 min
LONDON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Britain's government is facing significant and difficult decisions on taxes and spending in an effort to plug a budget shortfall, cabinet office minister Oliver Dowden said on Sunday, declining to comment on possible measures. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and finance minister Jeremy Hunt will set out plans to cover the shortfall of at least 40 billion pounds ($45.50 billion) with their first budget programme on Nov. 17. "It's right that we take difficult decisions," Dowden told Sky News. "I have to say to you and your viewers there will be, unfortunately, more significant difficult decisions to come in the autumn statement." Dowden added that, while focusing on protecting the most vulnerable people, the government faces difficult decisions on both tax and spending.
☆ UK's Sunak stands by minister accused of sending bullying texts
  + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +2 min
LONDON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is standing by a government minister who has been accused of bullying a colleague, cabinet office minister Oliver Dowden said on Sunday, saying the phone messages in question were sent "in the heat of the moment". I think he now accepts that he shouldn't have done it and he regrets doing so," Dowden told Sky News. "He shouldn't have sent those messages ... But of course the prime minister continues to have confidence in Gavin Williamson." Since being appointed as Britain's third prime minister in two months almost two weeks ago, Sunak has come under pressure for his government appointments, particularly Braverman's reappointment as interior minister.
☆ Netflix reportedly delayed a docuseries from Harry and Meghan over criticism about the new season of 'The Crown'
  + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +2 min
Netflix has delayed a docuseries from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, according to Deadline. The decision comes after former UK PM John Major criticized a storyline in the upcoming "Crown" season. In a comment to Deadline, Netflix said "there's never been any documentary from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex confirmed." The Duke and Dutchess signed a Netflix deal in 2020 to produce content for the company, including documentaries. This isn't the first time Netflix has faced criticism over the show's depiction of the royal family.
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