Women’s sport could generate £1bn revenue by 2030
Women’s sport in the UK has the ability to generate £1bn in annual revenue by 2030 but needs the visibility to succeed, according to a new study. The revenue is set to triple from the current £350m per year say the projections released by the Women’s Sport Trust and data and insight agency Two Circles. […]
Irish fishermen defy Rockall warning from Scottish government
Andy Strangeway The Scottish government has threatened action against Irish vessels found fishing within 12 miles of Rockall Irish fishermen have said they have no intention of leaving disputed waters off Rockall. It comes after Scottish ministers gave a warning to their Irish counterparts. They said they would take enforcement action against any vessels caught […]
Strict rules affecting planning decisions for livestock farmers withdrawn
Conor Macauley BBC NI Agriculture & Environment Correspondent BBC Northern Ireland has a significant problem with ammonia, the bulk of which comes from agriculture Strict new rules which had been affecting planning decisions for livestock farmers have been withdrawn pending a review. The policy on ammonia was to have been challenged in the courts by […]
Emergency talks trumped New York trip
Reuters Arlene Foster said Stormont has established its own “civil contingencies operations room” Arlene Foster has said tackling coronavirus is her main priority. The first minister was speaking following the news that she and Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill had scaled back their annual St Patrick’s Day trip to the US. On Tuesday, they cancelled […]
Which celebrities earned the most over the past year?
PA/Getty Beyonce and JK Rowling are the only two women in the top 10 It’s that time of year again – Forbes has released its list of the top 100 highest-paid entertainers and Sean “Diddy” Combs is top of the tree. His earnings of $130m (£102m) pushed him up from last year’s 22nd spot. His […]
Sriracha hot sauce recall over ‘exploding’ bottle fears
Getty Images Sriracha Hot Chilli sauce has been recalled in Australia and New Zealand over fears bottles could “explode” when opened. It said the condiment may splatter over people or property when opened. The product is sold widely in supermarkets and Asian grocery stores across Australia and New Zealand. Made from chillies, vinegar and garlic, […]
All you need to know about this year’s nominees
Mark Savage BBC Music Correspondent Getty Images This is Harry Styles’ first nomination for the Mercury Prize Harry Styles, Sam Fender and Little Simz are among the artists competing for this year’s Mercury Prize, arguably British music’s most prestigious award. Recognising the best British or Irish album of the last 12 months, the Mercury has […]
Supermarket considers rationing small business buyers
Simon Jack Business editor Getty Images A senior executive at a major food retailer has told the BBC it is considering introducing rationing. It will prevent firms that have not made their own no-deal Brexit plan from using food retailers as wholesalers. But he said he did not envisage that the limits would affect normal […]
Call for crackdown on junk food price deals to tackle obesity
Getty Images The first minister has been urged to restrict price promotions on food and drinks high in fat, sugar and salt to help fight Scotland’s obesity “crisis”. Health groups and campaigners say multi-buy price reductions “encourage people to buy a greater number of unhealthy products”. Nearly 30% of adults and 13% of children in […]
Alessia Russo: Man Utd boss ‘hopeful’ striker will sign new deal
United are top of the Women’s Super League and three points ahead of third-placed Arsenal. Russo, 23, has scored five times in nine WSL appearances this season and is free to talk to other clubs outside of England as she has fewer than six months remaining on her contract. Asked if he had spoken to […]