The economy: Going south
BBC We’ve seen plenty plant closures, but Pinneys feels different – like a throwback to the era of company towns. The seafood processor hasn’t been the only employer in Annan. There’s the boilerworks, now much diminished. The “shrimpie” goes on, also under the ownership of Young’s Seafood and taking on workers. And there was Chapelcross, […]
Who is Kwasi Kwarteng? The chancellor out after 38 days
PA Media Kwasi Kwarteng has been sacked as chancellor and replaced by Jeremy Hunt after his mini-budget resulted in financial turbulence and a revolt from Tory MPs. He has become Britain’s second shortest-serving chancellor, lasting just 38 days in the role. The long-time ally of Prime Minister Liz Truss, seen as her political soulmate, was […]
Guernsey women expect tough third-round EH Trophy tie
Guernsey are expecting a difficult challenge in the third round of the EH Women’s Trophy. The island side will host Bishop’s Stortford in February after crushing City of Bath 9-0 last weekend. “They’re going to be a strong team, they’re quite physical and have got a couple up front that we need to watch,” captain […]
World Rugby Awards: Andy Farrell nominated for coach of the year
Henry Arundell’s impressive arrival on the international stage with England has seen him nominated for World Rugby men’s breakthrough player of the year award. The London Irish back scored a try just six minutes into his Test debut when England faced Australia during their summer tour. Ireland wing Mack Hansen and hooker Dan Sheehan have […]
overweight Scotland in need of repair
Getty Images A new way of measuring Scotland’s environmental impact includes its use of resources, domestic and imported, which reaches more than double the level seen as sustainable. Recycling is seen as one of the less efficient ways of solving the problem, with pressure growing for business and households to re-use, repair and re-manufacture. A […]
Montenegro country profile – BBC News
Some key dates in Montenegro’s history: 15th-18th Centuries – Montenegro retains substantial measure of autonomy from Ottoman Empire. 1798 – Montenegro acknowledged as independent principality. 1878 – Montenegrin independence recognised under international treaties. 1918 – Following World War One, Montenegro becomes part of Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes. 1929 – Kingdom of Serbs, Croats […]
The authors reclaiming the forgotten voices of ancient women
Getty Images Natalie Haynes is one of a new group of writers reclaiming women’s voices from ancient literature. Along with authors such as Pat Barker and Madeline Miller, she’s telling new versions of the Classics, veering away from epic fights and macho heroes. Instead, they’re finding compelling and timely voices: refugees fleeing war-zones, women being […]
Lack of NI Executive ‘slightly problematic’, says David Davis
PA The operation of the Irish border is one of the most sensitive Brexit issues Brexit Secretary David Davis has said the lack of a Northern Ireland Executive is “slightly problematic” in terms of trying to resolve the future of the Irish border. Mr Davis was giving evidence to a House of Lords committee on […]
India end Australia’s 26-match ODI winning streak
India ended Australia’s record 26-match winning streak with a thrilling last-over victory in the third one-day international in Mackay, Queensland. The tourists reached their target of 265 with three balls to spare to complete their highest successful chase in women’s ODIs. Jhulan Goswami took 3-37 in Australia’s 264-9, then hit the winning runs to give […]
UK games sector wanted Microsoft deal, says Sir Ian Livingstone
Getty Images The UK games sector was in favour of Microsoft’s bid for US firm Activision being approved, according to the man who led the company behind Tomb Raider. Sir Ian Livingstone, also co-founder of Games Workshop, said it would be “odd” if the UK was the only place to object. The blocking of the […]