Feeling the impact of Trump’s foreign worker squeeze
Stav Dimitropoulos Business reporter Jiri Stejskal Jiri Stejskal first came to the US when he was he 27 Jiri Stejskal is the type of entrepreneur that helps the US economy to flourish. The 58-year-old runs a successful translation business on the outskirts of Philadelphia. His company – Cetra Language Solutions – employs 35 people and […]
UK government ‘could retain fisheries negotiations veto’
Kevin Keane BBC Scotland’s environment correspondent Getty Images The UK government would retain a veto over Scotland in international fisheries negotiations, according to a draft white paper seen by BBC Scotland. The paper, which is still to be finalised, sets out a framework for quota talks where devolved institutions would be consulted on the UK […]
Can Irish Sea border ‘teething problems’ be solved?
John Campbell BBC News NI Economics & Business Editor Getty Images As Joe Biden was being inaugurated on Wednesday members, of the UK’s shadow cabinet were hosting a less happy gathering. Rachel Reeves, the shadow cabinet office minister, was chairing a meeting of Northern Ireland haulage firms. Since New Year’s Eve, getting goods across that […]
Weedkiller glyphosate a ‘substantial’ cancer factor
AFP A US jury has found that one of the world’s most widely-used weedkillers was a “substantial factor” in causing a man’s cancer. Pharmaceutical group Bayer had strongly rejected claims that its glyphosate-based Roundup product was carcinogenic. But the jury in San Francisco ruled unanimously that it contributed to causing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in California resident […]
Aldi looks at online move as shopping habits change
Emma Simpson Business correspondent, BBC News United National Photographers Clive Perkins hasn’t been to a supermarket since March, but he’s just driven to an Aldi store in Loughborough to have his groceries delivered straight to his car. He’s one of the first customers to try its new click and collect trial – a loyal Aldi […]
UK tourists in India complain of being ‘abandoned’ by government
Getty Images Patna airport was overcrowded during the second day of lockdown imposed by the Indian government Britons in India say they have been left “abandoned” with “no help whatsoever” from the UK government. A petition to repatriate UK citizens has gained more than 25,000 signatures. The Foreign Office said it was working “around the […]
Actors in video games like Phantom Liberty is ‘sign of the times’
Guy Lambert Entertainment Reporter BBC Idris Elba plays Solomon Reed in the new Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty expansion Actor Idris Elba is no stranger to the world of video games, but says he has a new-found appreciation for the art form following his latest role. Elba stars as Solomon Reed in the latest spy-thriller adventure […]
Covid leaves UK councils with £3bn financial black hole
Alamy UK councils face a £3bn black hole in their budgets as they emerge from the pandemic, a BBC investigation into their finances can reveal. Some local authorities were struggling to carry out statutory duties and were at risk of bankruptcy, a local government expert said. And 10 councils have asked to borrow £300m of […]
The view from your region
PA It was the election that was never meant to happen – but with the UK still a member of the EU on 23 May, voters spent Thursday at polling stations, casting their votes in the European Parliamentary elections. Other member states carried out the same task over the weekend, meaning we won’t be seeing […]
Tier 3 status means dining pubs ‘thrown to the wolves’ in Beds and Herts
Katy Lewis BBC News Online Ye Olde Fighting Cocks Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans has survived wars and plagues but the coronavirus pandemic has brought new challenges With much of England moving into tier three of coronavirus restrictions, pubs and restaurants in these “very high alert” areas can now only offer a takeaway […]