David Cornock

England

Senior Journalist at BBC

Reporter and Producer at BBC Radio 4

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Biased AI rejected my job applications, says ex-MP

2 months ago | msn.com | David Cornock

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Biased AI rejected my job applications, says ex-MP

2 months ago | yahoo.com | David Cornock

A former cabinet minister who lost his seat at the general election claims he has been automatically rejected for jobs by Artificial Intelligence (AI) software because he does not have a degree. David TC Davies, who was Welsh secretary in Rishi Sunak's Conservative government, has called on employers to rethink the role of AI when recruiting. Many companies routinely use applicant tracking systems to sift and grade CVs, despite concerns they could be filtering out the best candidates.
Keir Starmer received more clothes worth £16,000

Sep 27, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | David Cornock

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer received an additional £16,000 worth of clothes from the Labour peer, Lord Alli, it has emerged. The donations, first reported by the Guardian, external, were initially declared as money for his private office as leader of the opposition. The gifts - of £10,000 in October 2023 and £6,000 in February this year - were declared on time, but will now be recategorised as donations in kind of clothing.
Workers' rights to four-day week could be strengthened

Sep 2, 2024 | aol.com | Charlotte Edwards |Kathryn Armstrong |David Cornock

September 2, 2024 at 11:26 AM[Getty Images]Full-time workers' rights to ask for a four-day working week could be strengthened under government plans to increase flexible working. Employees would still have to work their full hours to receive their full pay but could request to compress their contracted hours into a shorter working week, as first reported by the Daily Telegraph.
Priti Patel defends record on rising immigration

Aug 30, 2024 | msn.com | Jennifer McKiernan |David Cornock

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Priti Patel defends record on rising immigration

Aug 30, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Jennifer McKiernan |David Cornock

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Ministers consider tighter outdoor smoking rules

Aug 28, 2024 | newsbreak.com | David Cornock |Thomas Mackintosh

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Ministers consider tighter outdoor smoking rules

Aug 28, 2024 | yahoo.com | David Cornock |Thomas Mackintosh

David Cornock - Political correspondent and Thomas Mackintosh - BBC NewsAugust 28, 2024 at 7:39 PM·2 min readMinisters are considering tighter restrictions on smoking outdoors as part of a drive to phase out tobacco. As first reported by the Sun, smoking could be banned in pub gardens, outdoor restaurants, outside hospitals and sports grounds.
Ministers consider tighter rules on smoking outdoors

Aug 28, 2024 | flipboard.com | David Cornock

Smoking 'to be BANNED in pub gardens and outside football stadiums' as critics slam 'nannyism'Smoking in outdoor spaces such as pub gardens and sports grounds is set to be banned. It comes as the plans are expected to be unveiled as part of a …
Keir Starmer glitter protester Yaz Ashmawi apologises

Oct 12, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Sam Francis |David Cornock

The protestor who poured glitter on Sir Keir Starmer as he spoke at the Labour conference has apologised for touching the party leader. Yaz Ashmawi told the BBC he was sorry "for putting my hand on him and touching him when he wasn't expecting it". But he said he did not regret his protest or using glitter. Merseyside Police arrested and bailed a 28-year-old man on suspicion of breaching the peace over the protest.