Firmus gas increase of 56.3% comes into effect
Getty Images The 56.3% price increase comes into effect from Monday Gas from Firmus Energy is going up by 56.3% on Monday – the largest single energy price hike in Northern Ireland to date. The price rise applies to 62,000 customers in the Ten Towns area and 47,000 in Greater Belfast. The annual gas bill […]
Who is the independent London mayoral candidate Tarun Ghulati?
Tarun Ghulati Tarun Ghulati is standing as an independent candidate in the mayoral elections. He is a businessman and investment banker. He wants more visible community policing Mr Ghulati says he will ensure there is more visible community policing by hiring more officers and and reopening police stations across London. He will also focus on […]
‘Thermographic scans gave my son false hope’
BBC When Sean Walsh was told his cancer had returned, he rejected conventional treatment. A well-known figure on Liverpool’s music scene, he documented his search for alternative ways of managing his condition for his followers. He also used thermography, heat images of the body, which are promoted by some as an alternative to conventional scans. […]
European court rules ID policy breaches human rights
Getty Images/D-Keine The PSNI retains convicted offenders’ fingerprints, photos and DNA profiles The indefinite storage of a convicted drink driver’s DNA profile, photo and fingerprints by police is a breach of human rights, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled. The ruling follows a decade-long legal battle by Fergus Gaughran against the Police Service […]
Where we are in seven charts and what you can do to help
Getty Images Climate change is set to cause major changes across the world: sea levels will rise, food production could fall and species may be driven to extinction. The UN has warned that the world needs to limit climate change to below 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. But scientists say that keeping to the 1.5C target […]
How Bumble is pairing AI and human connection to make the perfect couple
Klawe Rzeczy Lidiane Jones, chief executive officer of Bumble, enters the BBC’s Executive Lounge to talk about a decade of dating tech, and navigating the dangers and responsibilities of AI. Using artificial intelligence (AI) to find true love may seem counterintuitive. But at Bumble, a dating app committed to helping people find authentic connections, Lidiane […]
How West Yorkshire influences the fashion world
Alistair James Kylie Minogue in the Swarovski-embellished Alistair James top which was inspired by a West Yorkshire moor London, Paris, New York…West Yorkshire? It might not be renowned for its style credentials, but a fascinating new exhibition explores how the county has influenced contemporary fashion. Alexander McQueen, Burberry and Red or Dead are among brands […]
Wall Street sees worst session in weeks
Reuters Lower energy prices and disappointing corporate earnings pulled stocks lower on Wednesday as Wall Street suffered its worst trading session in weeks. Indexes fell from recent highs as losses touched every industry sector. The Dow Jones, which had hit a record on Tuesday, fell 112.3 points or 0.48% to 23,4329.46. The S&P 500 index […]
Premier 15s: Abbie and Dave Ward on married life at Bristol Bears
When Dave Ward was announced as Bristol Bears Women’s coach, most thought signing his wife Abbie, the England and Harlequins lock, was a certainty. A formal meeting across the kitchen table was arranged. “If you think for a second that I was going to sign for a club because my husband is the coach, I […]
Continued tech sell-off drags Wall Street lower
EPA A sell-off in shares of US technology firms has continued for a third day, dragging down all three major American stock indexes more than 2%. Apple was the biggest loser on the Dow, falling more than 6.7%. Amazon and Facebook also dropped at least 4%. The sharp downturn follows the huge gains earlier in […]