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Tom Cheshire
Verified
Data and Forensics Correspondent, Sky News
London
Beats
Biography
I edit the Play section for the UK edition of WIRED magazine. Play covers everything cultural in the WIRED world - films, videogames, art, architecture, design, food, theatre, books, comics and everything else. I also write long form features for the magazine, on business and culture. Freelance work for publications including GQ and the Evening Standard.
intersection, of culture, pop and, technology
gadgets, b2b
Content
Heathrow shutdown is embarrassing at best - but at worst it points to serious vulnerabilities in UK infrastructure
By Tom Cheshire Verified| Fosse 107 Verified The Heathrow closure on Friday really highlights the 'critical' part of critical national infrastructure (CNI) - the systems and facilities that are essential for society to function. At best it's an embarrassment. At worst, it points to serious vulnerabilities across the country that could be exploited by bad actors. Heathrow first.
By Tom Cheshire Verified| MSN UK Verified Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
By Tom Cheshire Verified, Joely Santa Cruz Verified| Sky News Verified The most asylum applications on record - but also, perhaps, the beginning of a crackdown under Labour. There were 108,138 people claiming asylum in 2024, beating a record that had stood for more than 20 years. But drill down into the numbers and, for the first time since 2020, more applications were refused than granted. That means despite a record number of applications, fewer people - 39,616 - were given asylum in 2024 than in 2023 - 63,000 - under the Conservatives.
Company Info
Sky News
Sky News is a British free-to-air television news channel that provides 24-hour news coverage. Launched on February 5, 1989, it was the UK's first continuous news broadcaster, offering real-time updates on breaking news, political events, and global happenings. The channel is known for its high-definition broadcasting, which began in 2006, enhancing the viewing experience for audiences. Sky News operates in over 120 countries and offers various digital platforms, including live streaming and mobile apps, to complement its television broadcasts. The channel features specialized programming that includes political analysis, investigative journalism, and live event coverage. It relies on sponsorships for funding rather than traditional advertising, maintaining a commitment to impartiality and journalistic quality.
England, United Kingdom