‘The staffing issue is impossible’
Phil Mercer BBC News, Sydney Getty Images Overseas staff have underpinned Australia’s hospitality sector for decades but the pandemic forced many bar workers and wait staff to return home Wanted: goat farmers, acupuncturists and zookeepers. Pandemic border closures have further exacerbated a serious skills shortage that has, for years, held Australia’s economy back. Many foreign […]
The subtle magnificence of the Rolling Stones’ drummer
Mark Savage BBC music reporter Reuters Charlie Watts was the solid, dependable backbone of the Rolling Stones One night in 1984, Mick Jagger made a mistake. Worse for wear in an Amsterdam hotel, the Rolling Stones frontman phoned up Charlie Watts’ room and demanded, “Where’s my drummer?” Twenty minutes later, Watts appeared at his door, […]
Women’s T20 World Cup 2023: Heather Knight and Katherine Sciver-Brunt emphasise England’s positivity
Fast bowler Katherine Sciver-Brunt was part of the side that won the inaugural women’s T20 World Cup in 2009, the first and last time England won the title. Sciver-Brunt, 37, has faced injury setbacks in the latter stages of her career and discussions around her retirement have lingered each time, but she says Lewis’ appointment […]
TB Joshua’s widow and the battle for his Nigerian church
Nduka Orjinmo BBC News, Abuja SCOAN Evelyn Joshua has become the head of one of Africa’s most influential evangelical churches, but the 52-year-old is faced with the challenge of maintaining her late husband’s legacy. TB Joshua’s unexpected death in June at the age of 57 unleashed a succession battle that took months to resolve. But […]
Chelsea 1-0 Servette: Blues edge towards qualification
Blues boss Emma Hayes made six changes to the side that beat Manchester City in the Women’s Super League on Sunday and warned not to expect a similar thrashing as the one dished out in Switzerland last week. “We got three points and a clean sheet and we are top of the group,” said Hayes. […]
Departure reveals unique pressures on PM
Getty Images Ardern holds the rare position of being both a working mother and the leader of a country For millions around the world, Jacinda Ardern’s resignation comes as a shock – but some women will pore over her words with particular interest. With her charm and leadership philosophy rooted in kindness, the New Zealand […]
Live updates: Four Israeli hostages expected to be released from Gaza
What to know about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire dealpublished at 07:32 Greenwich Mean Time 07:32 GMT Image source, Getty Images After 15 months of war in Gaza, Israel and Hamas reached an agreement to end the fighting in the region on 15 January. Four days later, the first three hostages and 90 Palestinian prisoners were released, […]
Uefa Women’s U19 Championship: Ambition fuelling Northern Ireland’s bid for success
“We all dream of playing professional football, like some of the Northern Ireland senior women’s team, and it’s an added incentive to impress when it all starts next week. “It would also be great if the tournament encourages more girls to play football and hopefully we’ll have plenty of young fans at the matches.” Emma’s […]
Bristol Rovers women: Gas Girls celebrate back-to-back promotions
Bristol Rovers Women’s co-founder says he wants to continue inspiring women into the sport, after securing a second promotion only three years after their relaunch. Rovers had been without a dedicated women’s team since 2005. The idea to restart the Gas Girls came in 2019 from the Community Trust associated with the men’s club. They […]
What lies behind the rise of the contraception app?
Getty Images The NHS said the natural fertility awareness method, if followed consistently and correctly, could be up to 99% effective Montana Brown – known for her appearance on the ITV show Love Island – recently announced she was pregnant, two years after coming off hormone contraception. “It’s taught me so much about my cycle […]