Matilda Djerf’s fashion brand faces backlash over bullying claims
Shutterstock Fans of Matilda Djerf say they feel let down by accusations of a “toxic work culture” within her clothing brand Swedish clothing brand Djerf Avenue is facing a backlash from fans following claims of bullying and body-shaming against its founder Matilda Djerf. An investigation by Swedish news outlet Aftonbladet reported that 11 current and […]
Georgia’s crisis deepens as ex-footballer Kavelashvili to be named president
Getty Images Pro-EU protesters and the opposition refuse to recognise Saturday’s vote in parliament A former Manchester City footballer is set to be appointed Georgia’s president on Saturday, after 16 days of pro-EU protests that swept through the country’s towns and cities. Mikheil Kavelashvili, 53, is a former MP from the increasingly authoritarian ruling Georgian […]
The Leeds food bank making every user feel valued
BBC Coordinator Hana Agha says she wants all communities to feel valued While food banks help thousands of those struggling to make ends meet, the goods given are not always suitable for everyone due to religious or cultural reasons. BBC News visited one centre which is committed to making sure every bag is right for […]
A demographic crisis is unfolding for Xi
Lan Pan/ BBC Huanchun Cao and his wife face a dilemma confronting so many of China’s elderly – who will look after them? Ask 72-year-old farmer Huanchun Cao about his pension and he reacts with a throaty cackle. He sucks on his home-rolled cigarette, narrows his brow and tilts his head – as if the […]
Bentley reveals plan to go fully electric by 2030
Getty Images The Bentley Mulliner Bacalar Luxury carmaker Bentley has unveiled plans to go fully electric by 2030. Before then, the brand will be switching its model range to offer only plug-in hybrid or battery electric cars by 2026. Volkswagen-owned Bentley also aims to be completely carbon neutral across its manufacturing within a decade. Electric […]
Kirkella super trawler unable to fish since Brexit
UK Fisheries The 2018-built Kirkella is known as a freezer trawler, meaning the catch is processed and frozen while on board An MP has called on the prime minister to secure fishing rights for a UK super trawler which has been unable to operate since December. The Kirkella freezer trawler, based in Hull, catches cod […]
Awkward encounters of the disabled kind
ANNALISA [clip] – If you push your discomfort back on me because you can’t handle it, then I will drop you in awkwardness and I will take pride and pleasure in doing so. JORDAN[clip] – You’re this bad kid, you’re never going to do anything in life, and that is it. TILLY [clip] – I […]
Bid to save Cairngorms plant life from extinction
Plantlife Twinflower is among the plants conservationists hope to help Conservationists are to try to save wildflower meadows, rare pinewood plants and arctic alpine flora from dying out in the Cairngorms. Species such as twinflower, which has tiny, pink, bell-shaped flowers, are on the verge of extinction in the area. One-flowered wintergreen – one of […]
Former Welsh Tory leader Andrew RT Davies off frontbench
BBC Andrew RT Davies resigned as Welsh Conservative leader last week Newly-appointed Senedd Tory leader Darren Millar has announced a slimmed-down shadow cabinet, leaving out his predecessor Andrew RT Davies. Three other Senedd politicians have been dropped from the frontbench, including Tom Giffard – who has lost his a senior role as education spokesman and […]
Tanya Oxtoby: New Northern Ireland manager targeting Euros and World Cup
Oxtoby, who was also previously in charge of Bristol City, was appointed after an eight-month gap without a manager following Shiels’ departure in January. Northern Ireland missed an international window in February with Irish FA coaches Andy Waterworth and Gail Redmond taking charge of matches while the association looked for Shiels’ successor. Oxtoby says the […]