Hairdressers say they are ready to open in June
BBC A group representing hairdressers in the UK says politicians are taking too long to give salons permission to open. The Hair and Barber Council, which represents 11,000 salons, estimates most of its members would be ready by mid-June. The Department for Business has told Radio 1 Newsbeat that 4 July remains the earliest date […]
Women’s Euro 2017: What are the secrets of England’s success?
Sampson has already become the first England boss since Sir Alf Ramsey to reach two major tournament semi-finals following the men’s triumph at the 1966 World Cup and reaching the last four of the 1968 European Championship. And the 34-year-old Welshman has revolutionised a Lionesses team that were at rock bottom after Euro 2013, where […]
Abandoned cars on fire in derelict robot car park
@NorbertSwizzle Firefighters have been tackling a blaze which broke out among abandoned cars which had been left inside a derelict robot car park in Edinburgh. Crews were called out following reports of vehicles on fire at the Morrison Street site. The £5m Autosafe SkyPark is currently being demolished. Last month it emerged that eight cars […]
The heartbreaking video and the death of a Kurdish-Iranian family
Family handout A video clip of a Kurdish-Iranian girl who died with her family attempting to cross the English Channel last month highlights their drive for a better life. The clip shows a nine-year-old girl crying and laughing. “My name is Anita Iranejad, I am from Sardasht,” she says. It is a screen test for […]
Google sued over ‘sex discrimination’
AFP/Getty Three women who used to work at Google have filed a lawsuit against the technology giant, alleging it pays women less than men for comparable work. The suit says Google is aware of the situation, but has not moved to fix it. It comes as companies in Silicon Valley face growing scrutiny over gender […]
BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year award: The Indian women changing the game
With the Tokyo Olympic Games due to begin on 24 July, the preparations for athletes around the world are starting to intensify. Indian hopefuls are in the midst of training camps and preparations as they seek to bring a medal back to their homeland. VOTE: View the five nominees and vote for your Indian Sportswoman […]
FTX founder arrested in Bahamas
Getty Images FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has been arrested in The Bahamas, the country’s attorney general has said. He is scheduled to appear on Tuesday in a magistrates’ court in the Caribbean country’s capital, Nassau. Police said Mr Bankman-Fried, 30, was arrested for “financial offences” against […]
UK ‘can’t go climate neutral before 2050’
PA Media The report says people will need to fly less The UK cannot go climate neutral much before 2050 unless people stop flying and eating red meat almost completely, a report says. But it warns that the British public do not look ready to take such steps and substantially change their lifestyle. The report […]
Cold Feet cast reveal Manchester bombing led to sombre return to filming
ITV Cold Feet returned with the original cast last year after a 13-year hiatus The Cold Feet cast have revealed how their return to filming had a sombre start after the Manchester Arena bombing, where 22 people were killed after Ariana Grande’s concert. “It was horrible. Just horrible,” said John Thomson, who plays Pete. “I […]
Wolves ask Football Association for explanation after disallowed goal at Liverpool
Wolves were also unhappy that Mohamed Salah’s goal, which put Liverpool 2-1 ahead, was allowed to stand, despite the Egypt forward appearing to be in an offside position when the ball was played to him during the build-up. Speaking after the game on Saturday night, Lopetegui, who went into referee Andrew Madley’s room with captain […]