UK ‘heading towards digital skills shortage disaster’
WorldSkills UK The UK is heading towards a “catastrophic” digital skills shortage “disaster”, a think tank has warned. The Learning & Work Institute says the…
Rugby World Cup: ‘Anything is possible’ for South Africa, says Lusanda Dumke
Dumke was a late arrival on the rugby scene, only starting to play the game at the age of 15 after moving from the Transkei…
US university says diversity slumps after affirmative action ban
A prestigious US university has recorded a sharp fall in admissions from “members of historically under-represented racial and ethnic groups,” following a Supreme Court decision…
Pig farmers rally for government help
Hundreds of pig farmers are holding a rally outside Downing Street to appeal to the government to help their industry. They say they are being…
Next Labour leader must be a woman, says Harriet Harman
UK Parliament Harriet Harman calls on men in the party to ‘support women leaders’ The next Labour leadership election should be fought between only female…
London mayor Sadiq Khan warns big tech on hate speech
Getty Images Sadiq Khan wants tech firms to take hate speech more seriously Stricter regulation, including large fines, is one option to force technology companies…
Rugby World Cup Sevens: South Africa hosting opens doors for Africa
With over 100,000 fans passing through the turnstiles over three days to generate a festive atmosphere in the true Cape Town tradition, the eighth edition…
Plans for Workington’s Innovation Centre approved
A planning application for a new business hub has been approved. Cumberland Council formally agreed to the Workington Innovation Centre project, which would see “purpose-built…
First batch of 2025 tickets sell out in 30 minutes
The first group of tickets for Glastonbury Festival 2025 sold out in 30 minutes, organisers have confirmed. Festival-goers had to navigate a new booking process…
What can BBC presenters say and not say?
Getty Images Gary Lineker has been criticised by cricket host Jonathan Agnew BBC Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker is not shy when it…