TUC Congress: Public will back us against cuts – Barber
It followed warnings from Mr Crow, general secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union, that unions would fight for their members’ rights. The RMT is asking the TUC to back calls for co-ordinated industrial action “to defend jobs, pensions and conditions”. Mr Crow told journalists he envisaged a civil disobedience campaign with people taking […]
The technology helping keep women safe on the streets
BBC Half of all women have felt unsafe at some point walking alone in the dark, according to recent figures from the Office for National Statistics. They might call a friend, share their location on WhatsApp, or have their keys to hand – all strategies to stay secure. Sexual harassment against females has been under […]
Why the slow, mindful craft of pottery is booming worldwide
Pottery is the perfect tactile pastime for now, say its fans, and a great antidote to the digital world. Dominic Lutyens talks to enthusiasts and professionals about their love of clay – and the power of touch. The tyranny of working and communicating digitally is one reason for the recent appetite for crafting – it […]
Tech firm sued by shareholders over IT global outage
Reuters A faulty CrowdStrike update crashed 8.5 million Microsoft Windows computers CrowdStrike is being sued by its shareholders after a faulty software update by the cybersecurity firm crashed more than eight million computers and caused chaos around the world. The lawsuit accuses the company of making “false and misleading” statements about its software testing. It […]
Richard Curtis’ new Netflix animated film about Christmases that go wrong
Netflix Santa Claus is voiced by Succession star Brian Cox, in a slightly less-sweary role than usual As we hurtle towards Mariah Carey’s most lucrative holiday, families all over the UK will be pressing play on Christmas films such as Love Actually to get themselves into the festive spirit. The 2003 movie was one of […]
French ban on plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables begins
Getty Images The measures are part of a slate of environmental rules introduced by President Emmanuel Macron A new law banning plastic packaging on most fruit and vegetables comes into effect in France from New Year’s day. Cucumbers, lemons and oranges are among the 30 varieties banned from being wrapped in plastic. Larger packs as […]
Online racists face football ban of up to 10 years, vows Boris Johnson
Sir Keir Starmer: Boris Johnson “can’t have it both ways” on racism Boris Johnson said Football Banning Orders would be amended to allow this and that tech firms would be fined for failing to stop “vile behaviour”. His comments follow several England players being abused following the Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy. But Labour […]
The TV shows that reveal the real France
Canal Plus Baron Noir (Credit: Canal Plus) French TV has never been more popular internationally – but the biggest shows at home reflect a conflicted nation, anxious about its place in the world, writes Benjamin Ramm. During the long, lonely evenings of lockdown, the world turned to French television. Series such as Call My Agent!, […]
The scenic Indian villages devastated by deadly landslides
Arun Chandra Bose Massive landslides hit Mundakkai and Chooralmala in Wayanad district on Tuesday A loud noise shook Ajay Ghosh awake at his home in the southern Indian state of Kerala in the early hours of Tuesday. At first, the salesman, who lives in Wayanad district’s Mundakkai village, did not quite understand what caused the […]
Shutting down the software scammers
Getty Images The scammers often prey on older people unfamiliar with technology It’s a common experience. The phone rings at home, and somebody claiming to be from Microsoft tells you there is something wrong with your computer and they can fix it. But usually this is a scam called computer software service fraud – and […]