Why is worldwide demand declining?
What is the future of used clothing now that no one wants our used clothes anymore? Pity today’s clothes. Like unloved toys, they’re being worn less often than ever. The rise of fast fashion retailers has meant that consumers can buy trendy clothes almost the second they’re designed – and just as quickly move on […]
Women in music don’t have to look perfect now
Getty Images Band member Keisha Buchanan says there’s been a “lot of change” in the music industry since the early 2000s Sugababes say women face less pressure to look perfect now than when the band first rose to fame in the 2000s. Keisha Buchanan said there’s been a “lot of change” in the industry since, […]
Tech Tent: Uber at a crossroads
BBC Stream or download the latest Tech Tent podcast Listen to previous episodes on the BBC website Listen live every Friday at 15:00 GMT on the BBC World Service On the Tech Tent podcast this week, we explore the stunning resignation of Uber chief executive Travis Kalanick. We also hear why Indian IT workers are […]
Spice Girls will ‘hopefully’ go on tour
Getty Images Mel B joined the panel of ITV’s Loose Women on Tuesday All five Spice Girls have signed up with their former manager for their reunion and will “hopefully” go on tour soon, Mel B has said. The group recently confirmed plans to work together on new projects, and met in London to discuss […]
Scottish link to Icelandic virtual reality ‘dive’ of Icelandic shipwreck
Wessex Archaeology A diver inspects canons at the wreck site in Drumbeg in Sutherland A study of a Highland shipwreck has played a part in a new virtual reality experience of 360-year-old sunken smugglers’ boat. The wreck at Drumbeg in Sutherland was one of the first in the world to be recorded using 3D photogrammetry. […]
The 13-year-old who built a best-selling lemonade brand
Me & The Bees Mikaila Ulmer first set up the business when she was just four years old The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles a different business leader from around the world. This week we spoke to Mikaila Ulmer, the 13-year-old chief executive of Me & The Bees Lemonade. Mikaila Ulmer’s lemonade is now […]
Google may cut pay of staff who work from home
Getty Images Google employees in the US who opt to work from home permanently may get a pay cut. The technology giant has developed a pay calculator that lets employees see the effects of working remotely or moving offices. Some remote employees, especially those with a long commute, could have their pay cut without changing […]
Korean dramas and Bollywood are more similar than you think
CJ ENM K-drama Crash Landing On You has been wildly popular in India An accident leaves a young woman stranded in a hostile country, where she is rescued by a handsome army officer. They fall in love but must cross several hurdles – including the line that divides their countries – before they can be […]
Selena Gomez reveals engagement to Benny Blanco
Selena Gomez has revealed she is engaged to songwriter Benny Blanco. The actress and singer posted a picture of a large engagement ring on Instagram, with the caption “forever begins now”. It comes after the couple confirmed their relationship last year. Pop star Taylor Swift was among the famous figures to offer congratulations. Two-time Grammy-nominated […]
Weather, cost of living and climate make life tough for young farmers
BBC Farmer Izzi Rainey has not been able to harvest any hay to feed her cattle this year because of the sustained rain Farming can be a rewarding life, but it can also be hard. And young farmers today say they face more challenges than ever. The biggest one right now is rain. Parts of […]