Anti-obesity strategy to be reviewed due to cost-of-living crisis
Getty Images A ban on multi-buy deals for junk food has already been delayed The government is reviewing its anti-obesity strategy for England, including plans for a ban on TV advertising of junk food before 9pm. It is understood ministers believe it should be looked at in light of the cost-of-living crisis. But health campaigners […]
How is Scotland’s new hate crime law going?
Getty Images A billboard detailing the new hate crime legislation in Glasgow “Freedom of speech and belief are at an end in Scotland if the accurate description of biological sex is deemed criminal,” wrote JK Rowling this week. The author was referring to the introduction on April Fool’s Day of a law which criminalised the […]
Surgeons use 3D technology on patient for first time
BBC Libby was able to celebrate her 12th birthday pain-free An 11-year-old has become the first patient in the country to have kidney surgery using specialist 3D equipment. Libby, from Watchet, Somerset, was suffering from kidney and bladder complications which meant she was often in severe pain. Surgeons were able to operate on her faster […]
Ireland ‘unwise’ to pick a fight over fishing in Scottish waters
Andy Strangeway The Scottish government has threatened action against Irish vessels found fishing within 12 miles of Rockall The head of Scotland’s largest fishing industry organisation has said Ireland would be “unwise” to pick a fight over fishing rights in Scottish waters. Bertie Armstrong from the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF), said increased Irish activity around […]
Five grand ideas that will shape this century – in charts
Asteroid mining, lab-grown meat, and more: these five watershed moments in science and technology will change the world – and some sooner than we may think. (Click/pinch to enlarge charts) What if meat was more environmentally friendly? The eco-burger of the future will be grown in a vat, by taking animal stem cells and feeding […]
Sam Mendes film 1917 dominates awards
AFP Sir Sam Mendes won best director and best film for 1917 World War One film 1917 was the big winner at the Bafta Film Awards on Sunday, with seven prizes in total. The trophies for Sir Sam Mendes’s movie included best film, best British film, best director and best cinematography. Joker won three awards […]
Food industry’s no-deal plea and ministers act on NHS pensions row
Reuters Food industry seeks no-deal Brexit competition waiver Should food industry rivals be able to work together without fear of prosecution in order to maintain supplies in the event of a no-deal Brexit? The Food and Drink Federation says it has been calling on ministers to guarantee just that for months. But with the prospect […]
How many female scientists can you name?
Some can’t name one Some people apparently struggle to recall the name of one – we decided to fix that by asking a selection of leading researchers and communicators to nominate the female scientist they most admire. Today is Ada Lovelace Day, which celebrates the achievements of women in science and technology. Lovelace was a […]
England: 142 applications to replace Phil Neville as women’s boss
Applications closed at the end of June, with Baroness Campbell saying last month that there had been “very, very good interest from significantly experienced coaches”. Jill Ellis, who coached the United States to World Cup victories in 2015 and 2019, remains a favourite to succeed Neville, while Chelsea manager Emma Hayes, ex-Manchester City coach Nick […]
Harley Gallery welcomes Lego-inspired art
Harley Gallery Hannah Gibson’s Whispering Sweet Nothings is one of the Lego-inspired works that will feature in the exhibition Brick by Brick For some, Lego evokes the joyful memories of building scenes and objects as a child. But others might recall the pain of stepping on one of the sharp plastic bricks. For a group […]