Black women missing from tech industry, says report
Getty Images Up to 20,000 black women are “missing” from the tech industry in the UK, according to a joint report by campaigners and a representative body. The report says the proportion of black women in IT is two-and-a-half times smaller than that of the UK workforce as a whole. Campaigning group Coding Black Females […]
Why can’t I buy the Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5?
Getty Images Refreshing your phone, waiting for the notification that says: “In stock.” If you’ve been trying to get your hands on a new console in the run up to Christmas, we feel your pain. Some of the UK’s biggest electronics retailers including Currys, Microsoft and AO World have told Newsbeat they’re still struggling with […]
Wiltshire farmer ‘heartbroken’ as weather hits wheat crop
BBC Mr Collins said he is “heart broken” to lose much of his harvest to the wet weather A farmer says it is “heart breaking” to see his crops battered by unseasonal weather. Tom Collins, who farms near Chippenham in Wiltshire, said the heavy rain meant the combine harvester could not pick up as much […]
Lancashire: Elected mayor system broken and bad for women
An MP fears female council leaders in Lancashire could see their power and influence lost if the county were to adopt a mayoral system. Cat Smith, who represents Lancaster and Wyre for Labour, said moving to the model under devolution would “risk undoing” advances in women’s political representation because mayors in England have predominantly been […]
What’s behind the rise of QAnon in the UK?
BBC Some protesters in UK “Save Our Children” rallies believe in Pizzagate and QAnon conspiracies A wide-ranging conspiracy theory about elite Satan-worshiping paedophiles has migrated from the US, inspiring a series of regular street protests. How did QAnon find a British audience? On a sunny day in late August, nearly 500 people gathered in central […]
Can celebrities control their image online?
Getty Images Singer Beyonce Knowles, actor Rami Malek and front man Axl Rose have all attempted to control their online image “I would really appreciate if you take that down. I’m a really private person.” Actress Rachel Bilson has recalled her surprise on receiving this message from old school friend and fellow film star Rami […]
Chancellor Rishi Sunak to return from US trip early over Covid concerns
PA Media Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been in California holding meetings Rishi Sunak is cutting short a US trip for talks with businesses concerned about the impact of the Omicron variant. Questions had been raised over the chancellor’s absence, on government business, as rising Covid cases hit consumer confidence. Labour called on Mr Sunak – […]
Fishing ‘struggling to survive’ lockdown
Workers in Dorset’s sea fishing industry say it is struggling to survive the coronavirus lockdown. With restaurants and pubs closed, commercial skippers Ian and Annie Gilbert have seen the price of fish “plummet” and said their earnings are barely covering food. And Rob Milton, who farms oysters in Poole Harbour, has gone from producing five […]
Apple shares slide after China government iPhone ban reports
Getty Images Shares in Apple have fallen for a second day in a row after reports that Chinese government workers have been banned from using iPhones. The firm’s stock market valuation has fallen by more than 6%, or almost $200bn (£160bn), in the past two days. China is the technology giant’s third-largest market, accounting for […]
Rita Chikwelu: Nigerian the latest African to move to Spain
Experienced Nigeria midfielder Rita Chikwelu has become the latest in an ever-increasing number of African players to join the Spanish Women’s League. The 31-year-old has joined Madrid CFF on a six-month deal after a decade in Sweden, where she scored 60 goals, with Umea IK and Kristianstad. She joins compatriot Chidinma Okeke at the Spanish […]