Firms have ‘head in sand’ over post-Brexit trade, says minister
Getty Images A government minister has criticised businesses for taking a “head in the sand approach” when preparing for post-Brexit trade. Treasury and Cabinet Office Minister Lord Agnew said traders “really must engage in a more energetic way” to be ready for the end of the transition period on 31 December. The UK and EU […]
Street lights to be switched back on at night
Street lights in Coventry are to be switched back on after midnight after new technology is rolled out. Hundreds of residents had raised safety concerns after lights on more 2,500 city streets were turned off from midnight to 05:30, under cost-saving measures from Coventry City Council. The authority rejected a plea to reverse the move […]
The NI chef who runs with royalty
Jayne McCormack BBC News NI Getty Images Originally from Bushmills, Clare Smyth’s drive and ambition has propelled her to the top of the culinary world County Antrim chef Clare Smyth has worked in her fair share of kitchens since leaving home aged just 16, but a visit to one in particular has impacted her more […]
‘Everybody cried after I was able to walk again’
PA Media “I dreamed that one day I might take a few steps and my dream came true,” study participant Claire Trivedi said A London woman who was paralysed as a result of an illness has said “everybody cried” when she was able to take her first steps following a pioneering treatment. Claire Trivedi, 48, […]
Somerset carer considering new job
Ross Pollard Politics reporter BBC Somerset Fatou Taylor Fatou Taylor says the families of the people she cares for depend on her A carer who uses her car for work said she had considered switching jobs because of rising fuel costs. Fatou Taylor covers south Somerset and said the cost of filling her tank had […]
FA Cup: Lack of video assistant referee technology felt in fourth round
Football fans have become accustomed to debating the use of technology in the game over recent years – but in the FA Cup fourth round, its absence has provided a frequent talking point. With video assistant referee technology only in use from the fifth round onwards this season, there have been a number of controversial […]
Why people are giving 100% tips
@Broadstbullyt But it’s workers in the US service industry who have become the beneficiaries of the latest trend – the #TipTheBillChallenge. As the hashtag suggests, the challenge consists of adding a 100% gratuity to a bar or restaurant bill. Hundreds of people have shared images of the generous tips they have given or received, with […]
Scillonian III ferry set for final season to the Isles of Scilly
David Dixon BBC News, Cornwall Isles of Scilly Steamship Group The Scillonian III connects the islands to the mainland Final preparations are under way for the Scillonian III ferry to start sailing to the Isles of Scilly next month on what could be her last season. The vessel came into service in 1977 and has […]
UK trade will thrive despite border checks, says chancellor
Chancellor: ‘UK trade will be better outside EU’ UK trade will thrive despite the introduction of UK border checks after the Brexit transition period, the chancellor has said. Sajid Javid admitted frictionless trade with the EU would be “over” but said that Britain would have a “better future”. But Mr Javid said supply chains “would […]
Cryptocurrency theft of £1.1bn could be biggest ever, says Bybit
Faarea Masud BBC Business reporter Getty Images Cryptocurrency firm Bybit said hackers stole $1.5bn (£1.1bn) worth of digital currency in what could be the biggest crypto theft in history. The Dubai-based company’s founder told users that their funds were “safe” and that it would refund any of those affected. It said hackers stole from its […]