What are famous politicians’ favourite TV shows and why do they tell us?
Getty Images Politicians from across the political spectrum often reveal their TV habits to the public, but why? Dive into the Westminster bubble of UK politics or Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington DC and rolling TV news will never be far away (just ask Malcolm Tucker or Josh Lyman). But politicians also like to remind voters […]
Phone in the right hand? You’re a hacker!
Getty Images Hackers are finding it too easy to circumvent traditional cyber defences, forcing businesses to rethink their security strategies. Many firms are now harnessing big data and adopting cutting edge verification checks. In fact, some can even identify you by how quickly you type your computer keys, or how you hold your mobile phone. […]
JoJo Maman Bebe hikes prices for first time in 5 years
Getty Images JoJo Maman Bebe is raising prices for the first time in about five years due to widespread supply chain issues. The baby clothing and goods retailer said it had seen shipping costs quadruple in recent months. Its commercial director, Gwynn Milligan, said: “We’ve had no choice but to pass on some of these […]
Shaunagh Brown column: Neck injury a reminder rugby is not everything
England claimed a Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam and fourth straight title against France on Saturday, but I could not be there. I suffered a neck injury in training and left camp before the team went to Bayonne. As a prop, your neck generally hurts from scrums but any injury in that area or the […]
Micheál Martin calls for all-island approach to climate change
Mark Marlow First Minister Paul Givan and Deputy First Minister Michelle joined Taoiseach Micheál Martin at the climate event Tackling climate change will need joined-up policies on the island of Ireland, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said. The Irish prime minister was speaking at an event in Belfast, where he is due to meet political leaders […]
Celebration of women in science and tech ending
Tracy Howl Ada Lovelace Day 2019 The organisers of Ada Lovelace Day (ALD), an international celebration of women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), say today’s event will be the last. They blame a lack of money from corporate sponsors. They also say they there’s a mistaken notion that gender inequality in STEM has […]
PM urged to ‘see off’ hard Brexiteers as Tory divisions continue
BBC Anna Soubry urged the prime minister to show leadership on Brexit Theresa May has been warned the UK risks disaster unless she “sees off hard Brexiteers” in her own party amid continuing Tory divisions over Europe. Ex-minister Anna Soubry said the PM must not let what she said were 35 MPs dictate the terms […]
Luton Dart airport shuttle route set to launch next month
Luton Rising The Luton Dart will eventually run 24 hours a day Passenger will be able to use a much-delayed driverless railway linked to an airport terminal from next month. The £290m Luton Direct Air-Rail Transit (Dart) was due to open in 2020 but will now take its first customers on 10 March. The 1.4-mile […]
Walmart planning ‘net-connected trolley’
Walmart A drawing of how a biometric trolley may work US retail giant Walmart has applied for a patent for a smart shopping trolley that can track a shopper’s heart rate, temperature, grip and walking speed. Such a system would provide valuable information about how shoppers respond to different stores, it said. The patent, submitted […]
Life lessons from Europe’s last wild beekeeper
NEON One of the more unlikely films competing in this weekend’s Oscars is a fascinating story about a wild beekeeper in the Balkans. Honeyland has a strong ecological message, but it’s the life story of the woman at the centre of the film that has struck a chord around the world. Honeyland is the first […]