Mo Farah to defend European 5,000m title in Helsinki
Mo Farah will defend his European 5,000m title after being given special dispensation to compete in Helsinki as well as at the GB Olympic trials. The European Championship begins on 27 June, just three days after the British Olympic trials end in Birmingham. UK Athletics say any other athlete who qualifies for London 2012 at […]
Twitter ‘permanently suspends’ Trump’s account
Reuters Donald Trump posted a video on Twitter following his earlier suspension US President Donald Trump’s Twitter account is “permanently suspended… due to the risk of further incitement of violence”, the company says. It comes amid a Big Tech purge of the online platforms used by Mr Trump and his supporters. Some lawmakers and celebrities […]
Waste plan floats bottle deposit scheme
Getty Images Consumers will have to pay a returnable deposit on bottles, cans and disposable cups under a new government strategy. Homes in England will be provided by councils with separate collections for food waste. Recycling will be made less confusing for households, and manufacturers will need to foot the cost of disposing of the […]
Students to be offered first choice places, says minister
Getty Images The move will boost training for healthcare professionals Universities in England will offer all students with the grades places on their first choice courses, but many will have to start next year. The government has also lifted the cap on medical, dentistry, veterinary and teaching courses, and agreed targeted extra funding. Universities UK […]
Produce ‘may be stuck on farms if crisis worsens’
BBC The industry has called for financial support with beef farmers and processors under pressure A fifth of agricultural produce could be stuck on farms if the coronavirus crisis worsens, according to a Stormont briefing document. It could happen due to problems on food production lines with more than £100m needed to tackle it. Supply […]
Nicola Sturgeon’s reputation on the line at UK Covid inquiry
Getty Images Nicola Sturgeon is giving evidence to the UK Covid inquiry in Edinburgh. At the height of the pandemic, Scotland’s then first minister was a near-constant presence on the nation’s TVs and her popularity soared. At one point, polls suggested an astonishing 100-point gap in net satisfaction ratings between the SNP leader and the […]
Budget-friendly foodie trips in Europe
Flambéed Irish coffee, Stoofvlees op zân vlaams (Flemish beef stew and Txangurro al horno (baked spider crab). (David Loftus and Gareth Morgans) Ten gourmet getaways that offer unique food experiences, plus where to eat, sleep, shop and drink. Ten gourmet getaways that offer unique food experiences, plus where to eat, sleep, shop and drink. Oxford, […]
Scotland: Women’s game needs equal investment, says Nicola Sturgeon
Shelley Kerr’s team topped their qualifying section with seven wins from eight. They begin their group campaign against England, ranked number three in the world, 17 places above the Scots, on 9 June in Nice. “How Scotland does overall in terms of international rankings, performance at these major competitions, I think we have to see […]
Donbas WW1 warfare and Britons in Ukraine rebel court
Getty Images Fighting in Donbas resembles WW1-style trench warfare, says one military analyst As Russia continues its relentless bombardment of parts of eastern Ukraine, a military analyst has told the BBC that fighting in the Donbas region has settled into a rhythm which resembles World War One trench warfare. Justin Crump said Russia appears to […]
Carbon dioxide supply deal agreed between government and firms
Getty Images A deal to avert another carbon dioxide crisis in the food and drink industry has been extended until early 2022. US firm CF Industries, a key CO2 producer in the UK, has agreed to continue supplies of the gas. It said that should give the government and firms time to find other sources […]