Hamas says it’s suspending the release of Israeli hostages
Hamas’s statement – in fullpublished at 16:16 Greenwich Mean Time 16:16 GMT Here’s the full statement from Hamas’s armed wing: “Over the past three weeks, the leadership of the resistance has monitored the enemy’s violations and its failure to comply with the terms of the agreement. “These violations include delaying the return of displaced persons […]
Is fruit-growing ripe for opportunity in Wales?
Steffan Messenger BBC Wales Environment Correspondent anutr tosirikul/Getty Images Fruit-picking still only accounts for a tiny percentage of farming in Wales Sheep and cattle farms dominate the agricultural landscape in Wales, but experts predict there could soon be a marked rise in fruit and vegetable production. It’s down to a combination of factors that include […]
The human cost of political inaction on Covid
Jessica Lussenhop BBC News, Nebraska BBC In Nebraska, which has some of the worst racial disparities when it comes to Covid-19 cases in the country, the state’s sole Latino lawmaker tried to strengthen protections for meatpacking workers, all while confronting his own personal tragedy. It was a battle against time that revealed much about race, […]
British Airways reviews ‘fuel-tankering’ over climate concerns
Justin Rowlatt Chief environment correspondent BBC British Airways has launched a review into a money-saving practice which increases its greenhouse gas emissions. It follows a BBC investigation exposing “fuel tankering” by airlines – in which planes are filled with extra fuel, usually to avoid paying higher prices for refuelling at destination airports. The industry-wide practice […]
May’s Africa mission and US-Mexico trade deal
PM’s push for new trade ties Getty Images Theresa May heads to South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya this week on a trade – and charm – offensive. She’s hoping to strengthen ties with growing African economies ahead of Brexit and will say she wants the UK to become the G7’s biggest investor in the continent […]
Donald Trump to impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to US – live updates
‘Blooms, billets and slabs’: US’s biggest steel imports and who supplies thempublished at 10:40 Greenwich Mean Time 10:40 GMT Dearbail JordanBusiness reporter Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Blooms can be used to make rails, and are one of the US’s biggest steel imports The biggest exporters of steel to the US can be found to […]
Farm subsidy change delayed until 2021 after objections
Steffan Messenger BBC Wales Environment Correspondent Getty Images The current farm subsidy system is being overhauled as the UK leaves the European Union Farmers have been told that their main cash subsidy will stay in place for an extra year. The payments in their current form were due to be phased out from 2020, as […]
The highs and lows of the coronavirus discount scheme
Francesca Gillett BBC News Danielle Hughes “When are we going to get this opportunity again?” says Danielle Hughes, from Livingston in West Lothian. She estimates that she’s saved £150 on eating out this month – money that’s been stumped up by the taxpayer. She is one of millions of people who have been taking part […]
‘Tier 3 has ruined our dream restaurant opening’
Vivienne Nunis Business reporter, BBC News Republic Tier 3 restrictions mean Kuldeep Mattegunta (R) and Mustaq Tappewale won’t be able to launch their new restaurant on Wednesday as planned. When news came through that London would be moving to tier 3 restrictions, Kuldeep Mattegunta says he “felt lost”. He was due to open his first […]
Warning of rising food bills and disruption to supplies
BBC The UK imports roughly half its food – nearly a third of which originates from the EU Food bills could rise sharply if there is no free trade deal with the European Union after Brexit, peers have warned. The Lords EU Environment Committee said it was “inconceivable” there would be no impact on EU […]