CrowdStrike shares slide as IT disruption continues
Shares in cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike have plunged more than 13% as the company reckons with the aftermath of causing a global IT outage. Chief security officer Shawn Henry said the incident had been a “gut punch” for the firm, which had previously been one of the most trusted names in the industry. “We let down […]
Boris Johnson on first Welsh visit says no-deal Brexit up to the EU
“We will look after the farming sector” The prime minister has said it is “up to the EU, this is their call” if the UK leaves the EU without a deal. Boris Johnson made his first visit to Wales as PM on Tuesday, seeking support from farmers for his Brexit plans. He held talks with […]
The hunt for a new way to tackle clothing waste
Getty Images A large amount of waste clothing had been dumped in northern Chile Earlier this year, a satellite photo of a mountain of discarded clothes in Chile’s Atacama Desert went viral. Clearly visible from space, it once again raised questions about the amount of waste the fashion industry is creating, and what we can […]
Susie Wolff: Williams driver setting Formula 1 pace for women
“I’m the first to admit I’m very lucky with the husband I have,” she says. “For sure that is a big part of me being in F1 but it is not everything. It wouldn’t be enough to get me into F1 if the performance wasn’t there. “There was never a plan that I was going […]
‘A lot of the team started to get ill’
Wahaca The business partners were introduced by a mutual friend because they both shared a love of Mexican food The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to Thomasina Miers and Mark Selby, founders of Mexican restaurant chain Wahaca. When staff at a number of […]
What the diverse line-up means for UK politics
PA Media The eight original contenders have been whittled down to six, battling for the job of prime minister Whoever wins the race to be the next prime minister, it will have been the most diverse major party leadership contest in UK history. What does this tell us about British politics? Four of the eight […]
CrowdStrike IT outage affected 8.5 million Windows devices, Microsoft says
China swerved worst of global tech meltdown – here’s howpublished at 16:43 British Summer Time 20 July 16:43 BST 20 July Nick MarshAsia business reporter Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Images like this were significantly less frequent in China than in the rest of the world While most of the world was grappling with the […]
Who is worst hit by the decline in cash?
Getty Images As it becomes increasingly harder and more expensive to withdraw money, who might be among the worst hit by the lack of cash? More than 1.2 million Britons do not have a bank account, research has suggested. Aside from missing out on discounts for payments like bills, it means they rely on cash […]
Welsh Rugby Union: ‘Appalled’ Welsh players want ‘strong action’ over discrimination allegations
The letter reads: “The WRPA, as a members’ organisation, is driven to represent, promote, develop and protect our members and to contribute to a rugby environment that is safe, fair and inclusive for all. “As stakeholders in Welsh rugby, we all have a responsibility to actively combat any form of intolerance and discrimination – including […]
Iain Bates appointed new head of British women’s tennis
Iain Bates has been named head of women’s tennis as part of a shake-up by the Lawn Tennis Association. Bates, Great Britain’s Fed Cup coach, replaces Leon Smith, who will concentrate on the men’s game and the Davis Cup captaincy. Former British men’s number one Jeremy Bates has been appointed lead coach for women’s tennis. […]