Hundred people die fighting for terminal illness benefits
Alex Homer BBC Shared Data Unit Michelle McCluskey Christine McCluskey pictured around a fortnight after the physical assessment which prompted her benefits to be cut Around 100 people denied fast-tracked disability benefits for terminal illness died challenging the decision. “Our priority is dealing with people’s claims quickly and compassionately,” the Department for Work and Pensions […]
Hamas says it will postpone hostage release, blaming Israel
A spokesperson for the armed wing of Hamas says the group is postponing the next scheduled release of Israeli hostages, blaming what he said were Israeli violations of the ceasefire deal. Three hostages held in Gaza are due to be freed on Saturday in exchange for more Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. Abu Obeida said […]
Are cruise ships really ‘floating Petri dishes’?
David Abel, one of 3,700 people in quarantine aboard the Diamond Princess, speaking soon after the quarantine began The largest coronavirus outbreak outside mainland China is not in a country, but on a cruise ship. It’s been more than a week since the Diamond Princess went into lockdown, after a previous passenger tested positive for […]
McDonald’s looks for ‘gender parity’ by 2030
Getty Images McDonald’s has set a goal of having an equal number of men and women in leadership roles by 2030 as it looks to improve diversity at the company. The fast-food chain also said it would work to boost minority representation in the firm’s senior US ranks from 29% to 35% over the next […]
Blue passports and Bitcoin nosedive
Getty Images Boris Johnson stands in front of Saint Basil’s cathedral in Red square in Moscow Several papers carry pictures of Boris Johnson in Moscow in front of the famous coloured domes of St Basil’s Cathedral. There’s plenty of discussion too about what the i calls his “highly charged” meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergei […]
With a new Michelin guide, Moscow’s best-kept culinary secrets are out
Steve Rosenberg BBC News, Moscow Getty Images Nine Moscow restaurants have received prestigious Michelin stars for their food It’s been described as one of the Russian capital’s best-kept secrets: Moscow’s restaurants are excellent. Michelin has published a Moscow Guide, heaping praise on Russian chefs and serving up its prestigious awards. Seven restaurants received one star. […]
Australia probe as ‘vicious crime’ widens
JOSHUA GANE Sewing needles have been inserted inside strawberries in Australia Australia has ordered an investigation into the discovery of sewing needles hidden in strawberries, amid growing alarm over scares across the country. Contaminated punnets have now been reported in six states and territories. A minister called it a “vicious crime”. One man was taken […]
‘I quit Google and launched a business with my mum’
Kinjal Pandya-Wagh Business reporter, BBC News Rahul Akerkar Munaf Kapadia and his mother Nafisa Munaf Kapadia runs a successful “pop up” restaurant at his family’s home in Mumbai. His mother also works as head chef. While watching TV one Sunday afternoon back in 2014, Munaf Kapadia had an argument with his mother that would change […]
Organic milk not good for the land, says ad watchdog
Jamie Robertson Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images I may be happy – but am I “good for the land”? Buy a pack of organic milk and generally you feel you have done the world and the environment a service – albeit a small, litre-sized one. After all, you think, a happy cow in a […]
‘Not practical’ to close UK borders, says Boris Johnson
PA Media It is “not practical” to completely close the UK’s borders given the amount of medicines and food imported into the country, the prime minister has said. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer called for tougher restrictions to prevent new coronavirus variants entering the UK. Boris Johnson said the government had already tightened travel restrictions […]