Cases of vCJD still to emerge after mad cow disease scandal
Getty Images Cow infected with BSE. Pictured in 2003 Scientists say more cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD) are still to emerge more than three decades after the “mad cow disease” scandal. Richard Knight, a senior neurologist based in Edinburgh, said there were still people “silently infected”. Since 1996, 177 people have died from vCJD, while […]
Humza Yousaf announces plan to improve childcare
The First Minister set out a childcare expansion plan in his programme for government. First Minister Humza Yousaf has confirmed new measures to improve childcare in Scotland. The SNP leader also said he would spend an extra £1bn on social security and improve pay for social care staff. The announcements were made as part of […]
The amateur sleuth who searched for a body
Jessica Lussenhop BBC News, North Dakota BBC A car wreck found at the bottom of a lake brought the search for a missing young mother to an end. But why was it a volunteer team behind the discovery, and not the police? On a blazing hot day in late July, Lissa Yellowbird-Chase drove her black […]
Could Welsh farms help meet targets?
Craig Duggan BBC Wales news BBC Could solar panels on farms help cut emissions? Agriculture is in a unique position to help meet climate targets, a Welsh farming union leader has said. John Davies, of NFU Cymru, said while agriculture was a source of greenhouse gases, it had a role to play by absorbing carbon […]
Oscars introduce new award for outstanding popular film
Marvel/Disney Black Panther is among the films which could be recognised in the new category The Oscars are introducing a new category for outstanding achievement in popular film. It’s among three changes which were approved on Tuesday by the Academy’s board of governors. It means films which are popular with the public but less so […]
How did music producer Gramatik raise $2m in 24 hours?
Emma Jones Technology of Business reporter Gramatik Music producer Gramatik says blockchain gives him control over his work Rows between artists, managers and their record labels often become the stuff of music legend, but does blockchain technology mean that musicians could soon just deal directly with their fans – and keep far more profit for […]
England players ‘can’t please everyone’ – Esme Morgan on fans’ demands
England defender Esme Morgan says players should not be “made to feel bad” for being unable to meet every request from fans who wait for autographs and selfies after games. Lionesses keeper Mary Earps said it was “hurtful” to hear a parent claim the player had snubbed their child after a Manchester United game last […]
‘My energy bill went to £35,000 from £13,000’
Beth Timmins & Michael Race Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images Pubs across the UK will be forced to close due to energy costs soaring by as much as 300%, brewery bosses have said. Leaders of six of the country’s largest breweries have called for “immediate government intervention” on sky-high energy bills this winter. The […]
Women’s Championship: Liverpool lift trophy as Coventry keep hopes alive
Lifelong Liverpool fan Fahey, who replicated men’s captain Jordan Henderson’s ‘Hendo shuffle’ while lifting the trophy in front of a record crowd of 2,138, said it was “one of, if not the top moment” of her career. “To captain this club and win promotion. Where we are right now, and the task we had, it’s […]
Euro 2022: England captain says final ‘start of journey’ for equality in society
England captain Leah Williamson says the Euro 2022 final against Germany on Sunday is “not the end but the start of a journey”. Whatever the result, Williamson hopes the Lionesses’ success has had a wider impact on society in England. They are chasing a first women’s major tournament victory. “What we’ve seen already is that […]