Why your bananas could soon cost more in the afternoon
Eleanor Lawrie Business reporter, BBC News Displaydata Electronic price labels like this one can be changed instantaneously Technology is enabling supermarkets and other retailers to change their prices throughout the day, but why should they want to do this and what will customers think about it? Many know the dispiriting feeling when the summer holiday […]
Energy crisis ‘mounts’ amid fears of harsh winter
Concerns over rising gas prices dominate Tuesday’s front pages, with many calling it an energy “crisis”. The i says taxpayers face footing the bill for energy firms which go bust. It also says the food industry is in turmoil over shortages of CO2, with meat, fresh vegetables, fruit, frozen goods and fizzy drinks production all […]
A turning point for Indian sport?
Getty Images Manika Batra celebrates after winning the gold in the women’s singles table tennis With 66 medals, this year’s Commonwealth Games marks one of India’s best sporting performances across disciplines. Suprita Das explains why this could be a turning point for Indian sport. With an hour to go before her event, the gold medal […]
Manx government backtracks over plans to demolish tram terrace
Ewan Gawne BBC Isle of Man BBC Tramway Terrace is part of the 1877 Douglas horse tram stable complex A Manx government department has backtracked on plans to demolish a registered building which is part of the Douglas horse tram stable complex. The Department of Infrastructure (DOI) last week announced it intended to knock down […]
Why do con artists and fraudsters fascinate us?
Reuters Anna Sorokin swindled hotels, banks and her friends The story of Anna Sorokin, the German woman who pretended to be a billionaire heiress, swindling hundreds of thousands of dollars in the process, has intrigued people across the US. Despite being convicted, and sentenced to at least four years in prison, Sorokin’s story has inspired […]
How the economy is performing
Daniele Palumbo Data journalist, BBC News EPA Italy goes to the polls on Sunday in one of its most contentious votes in years. The economy has become a key battleground for the main parties’ campaigns. Italy’s economy has started to expand once again, but is still one of the worst performers of the countries in […]
Suffolk County Council pledges to keep meat and dairy on menu
Shannon Eustace BBC News, Suffolk John Cottle/NFU Andrew Blenkiron said the NFU was “delighted to have the support of Suffolk County Council” A motion to ensure meat and dairy options remain on the table at all council events has been passed. Suffolk County Council voted to pass the Conservative motion, which would also ensure catering […]
Arsenal Women 3-0 Aston Villa Women: Frida Maanum scores twice and makes one
Arsenal beat Aston Villa to set up a home Continental League Cup semi-final tie against holders Manchester City. Frida Maanum scored the first with a low strike from 15 yards after 29 minutes and made it 2-0 when she shot into the top corner after the restart. Maanum then got an assist as she played […]
Farmers warned of disease in imported cow
Getty Images Bluetongue can affect cattle and sheep Farmers have been warned to be vigilant after bluetongue was discovered in a cow imported to Northern Ireland. Bluetongue is a viral disease borne by midges that can affect sheep and cattle. It was discovered in a heifer that had been imported from France, where the disease […]
Irish government: Who are the kingmakers?
Aoife Moore Dublin reporter PA Media Michael Lowry, Barry Heneghan and Kevin “Boxer” Moran of the Regional Independent Group in Dublin Ireland’s parliament will sit for the first time later following November’s election. Fianna Fáil won the most seats in the Dáil (lower house of parliament) but it was not enough for a majority and […]