Obituary: Andrea Levy
Getty Images Andrea Levy, who has died of cancer at the age of 62, told the stories of the Windrush generation with humour and compassion. As Britain struggled to revive its post-war economy, invitations were extended to citizens of the Empire. “Come and make your lives in the Mother Country,” the advertisements said. Levy’s books […]
Drones deliver blood and medical supplies in Rwanda
Doctors in rural Rwanda are able to order blood and medical supplies by text message and then have them delivered by a drone. One of the main reasons for the introduction of the system is to try to drive down the risk of mothers dying in childbirth, which often occurs as a result of blood […]
Energy transition – a complex challenge for Holyrood
Getty Images The Scottish government’s energy strategy includes big claims for wind power The pace of change is daunting, from technology to ageing demographics. But there’s no change more radical and fundamental to the economy and to our lives than the Great Energy Transition. It reaches into our homes, the way we keep warm and […]
Do women on boards increase company profits?
BBC “Having women on company boards leads to better financial performance” came the headlines from report after report, highlighting a business statistic guaranteed to capture the imagination and prompt debate. What better way to encourage companies to focus on equality and diversity than to make them think of their bottom line? In the UK, the […]
RAC says things improving in many areas
Getty Images The RAC motoring group has said the fuel shortage problem continues to ease, although many areas of the UK are still suffering supply issues. Smaller fuel stations were still facing major supply issues as drivers fill up for the weekend, the RAC said. Earlier, BP said problems at its stations caused by a […]
Music legend dies at 83
This video has been removed for rights reasons Singer Tina Turner, whose soul classics and pop hits like The Best and What’s Love Got to Do With It made her a superstar, has died at the age of 83. Turner had suffered a number of health issues in recent years including cancer, a stroke and […]
Unilever stockpiles Ben & Jerry’s and Magnum ice creams
Getty Images Unilever has said it is stockpiling Ben and Jerry’s ice cream and Magnum bars ahead of the UK’s departure from the European Union. Chief executive Alan Jope said the consumer goods giant was holding a few weeks’ worth of extra stock in case of disruption to supply chains. It follows admissions of Brexit […]
Which are the most remade BBC dramas?
Handout Luther made Idris Elba (above, left) a household name while Shin Ha-kyun, who plays Woo Tae-suk in Less Than Evil, is a big name in South Korea While British TV audiences are more used to seeing Idris Elba prowl east London as DCI John Luther, a recently-announced remake of the show in India will […]
US Supreme Court to rule on gerrymandering
Getty Images A lower court ruled that voters in the state of Wisconsin had their constitutional rights violated The Supreme Court will soon determine if gerrymandering, where voting districts are re-drawn in order to favour political parties, is legal. They will review a state ruling which found that officials engaged in “an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander”. […]
Premier League and EFL clubs are readying for the return of fans
Arsenal: No ticket ballot for the Europa League game against Rapid Vienna at Emirates Stadium on 3 December, with a ‘first come, first served’ priority sale for gold and premium members. The Gunners will hold a ticket ballot for their match with Burnley on 13 December and for all subsequent home Premier League games. More […]