Food firms ask government to fix supply chain crisis
Getty Images The cost of living rose by 4.2% in October, its highest rate in almost 10 years Food industry representatives have warned that the UK is facing a “worsening food supply chain crisis” without sufficient help from the government. The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has called for the government to commit to keeping the […]
The mystery of India’s ‘missing’ Muslim politicians
Getty Images Indian Muslim have been enfeebled by shrinking political representation On a recent warm morning in Madhubani, a constituency in the eastern state of Bihar, political workers, local businessmen and activists gathered around Shakeel Ahmad in a narrow lane. Soon after, Mr Ahmad, who is contesting for the seat, sped away in his white […]
Meet the tech entrepreneurs tackling sexual harassment
Shai Dolev Vault founders Neta Meidav (l) and Rotem Hayoun-Meidav believe there’s “strength in numbers” When Neta Meidav was sexually harassed at work aged 22, she felt it was easier to quit her job than report it to human resources. But more than a decade later, the #MeToo movement came along, kicked off by rape […]
Women’s World Cup: How resurgent Italy grabbed attention of a nation
While Saturday’s opponents the Netherlands have never reached this stage before, as reigning European champions they will be favourites to advance. The Oranje eliminated Japan in the last 16 after pipping Canada to top Group E, but if Italy can upset the odds (kick-off 14:00 BST) the impact could be a lasting one back home. […]
Steel Banglez trying to keep legacy alive
Jeff Rogers Producer Steel Banglez says he’s been inspired to make his “best ever music” The killing of Indian rapper Sidhu Moose Wala made an impact on many around the world. For those who knew him, it hit even harder. Close friend Steel Banglez says it took “months” before he was ready to return to […]
British Airways uniforms spanning eight decades on display
British Airways Heritage Centre The iconic designs, including a paper dress and a tartan uniform, will be on show at Aerospace Bristol An exhibition exploring eight decades of British Airways cabin crew uniforms has gone on display. The Fashion of Flight is at Aerospace Bristol until 17 November. It showcases a variety of British Airways […]
Irish hauliers ‘bypassing Welsh ports’, say bosses
Geograph/Phil Williams Irish hauliers have been bypassing ports in Wales because of Brexit, say industry leaders Irish hauliers are bypassing Welsh ports to avoid Brexit bureaucracy, industry leaders say. So-called “teething problems” with new export rules are causing “enormous strain on staff”, according to one haulage company. But others warn of a longer-term shift by […]
‘I want to kill off Tory party’
Getty Images Heidi Allen, Anna Soubry and Sarah Wollaston join the Independent Group The papers are dominated by the defection of the three Conservative MPs to the Independent Group. “Let’s get this party started” is the headline in City AM, which pictures the self-styled “three amigos” alongside the eight Labour MPs they have joined forces […]
Police facial recognition surveillance court case starts
Facial recognition: ‘Law has not caught up with technology’ The first major legal challenge to police use of automated facial recognition surveillance has begun in Cardiff today. Ed Bridges, whose image was taken while he was shopping, says weak regulation means AFR breaches human rights. The civil rights group Liberty says current use of the […]
From softball in Staffordshire to hard ball for England: Danielle Wyatt’s pathway to success
Staffordshire’s Danielle Wyatt is one of the leading cricketers in England, having been part of the side that won the 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup. Her achievements were a source of great pride for the county, which has produced only a handful of international cricketers over the years, the previous one prior to her having […]