Labour promises paid leave for domestic violence victims
Dawn Butler: Employers have a “duty of care” to employees experiencing domestic abuse Employers would have to provide up to ten days paid leave for victims of domestic violence, under plans announced by Labour on Saturday. Shadow equalities minister Dawn Butler unveiled the policy at the party’s Women’s Conference in Liverpool. The proposals aim to […]
Boat Races 2015: Oxford women and men beat Cambridge
But, having won the toss and chosen the Surrey bank of the river, the lighter of the two crews mastered the testing conditions to claim a 12th triumph this century. It was their 29th victory in the 70 races since 1927 and added to the 40-second victory of Oxford’s reserve boat on Friday. “We didn’t […]
Milton Keynes hospital struggles for space during rebuild wait
Nikki Fox/BBC The new women’s and children’s hospital for Milton Keynes could be delayed after the government said projects like it needed a “realistic timetable” When Khilna Trivedi’s baby Nandi was treated in the neonatal intensive care unit at Milton Keynes Hospital, the first time mother was asked to wear ear plugs so she did […]
Financial support for Isle of Man fisheries extended
BBC The Manx fishing industry is a major contributor to the island’s economy Further financial support for the Isle of Man’s fisheries sector in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic has been agreed by Tynwald. Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Geoffrey Boot said the virus had a “significant impact” on the industry and there was […]
Can Starmer keep hold of his party machine?
PA Media The UK’s three biggest unions are changing leadership, while Labour’s governing body has been holding elections. What does all this mean for Sir Keir Starmer? Labour’s ruling National Executive Committee – the NEC – matters. It can help or hinder Sir Keir Starmer in his efforts to prove the party really is under […]
Major roadworks at busy Derby roundabout nearly complete
Major work to upgrade traffic lights and improve a busy city roundabout is almost complete. The six-week project to upgrade Derby’s Spider Island in Allenton began on 17 June, with lane closures and temporary lights leading to delays on approaches for drivers. Prior to the work starting, Derby City Council said the traffic lights at […]
Kate Nash says OnlyFans photos will earn more than tour
Singer Kate Nash says she thinks she will make more money from selling photos of her bottom on OnlyFans than she will from her concerts, after joining the platform because it’s “a really difficult time for artists to tour”. Under the slogan “Bottoms for tour buses”, the musician announced on Thursday that her OnlyFans income […]
Fire cordon costs business ‘£10k a day’
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service Belfast City Council said their officers are working with Destination CQ to help identify vacant buildings which could be used as temporary spaces for businesses. A businessman says he is losing £10,000 each day his shop has not been allowed to open due to a fire at a building […]
Dome shines light on women in tech
Real Ideas The Immersive Dome in Plymouth Women working in the “male-dominated” tech industry showcased their skills in Devon’s 50ft (15m) “Immersive Dome”. The pioneering project in Devonport Market Hall, the first of its kind in Europe, works by “wrapping its audience” in a film and soundscape. At this week’s Immerse Fulldome UK Festival, the […]
Hannah Scott: Northern Ireland football and Ireland rugby teams inspired Coleraine rower to European silver
Scott had an impressive regatta alongside sisters Mathilda and Charlotte Hodgkins-Byrne and Lucy Glover, as they came within a few feet of becoming European champions. The quartet were third at the halfway point but rowed confidently past Germany and came with 0.42 seconds of chasing down defending champions Netherlands. Given how recently the crew was […]