Cathay Pacific imposes tough new rules on aircrew
Getty Images Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific is imposing tough new restrictions on its aircrews, as it tries to stop the spread of Covid-19. Those returning to the city from layovers abroad have been told to remain at home and “avoid unnecessary social contact” for a total of 21 days. The latest regulations are due […]
Cambridge and Essex AI growth could be slowed by electricity cost
Getty Images Data centre electricity needs are forecast to grow as more artificial intelligence hubs are built The government must invest in long-term renewable energy if it wants to drive artificial intelligence (AI) growth in the East of England, experts have warned. AI is set to be at the forefront of a £2bn data centre […]
How to get a lucrative job in cybersecurity
John P. Mello Jnr. Technology of Business reporter O Anaya Oscar Anaya’s hacking skills kickstarted his career One of Oscar Anaya’s earliest successful hacks was in to a personal computer he shared with his older sister when he was 11 years old. “My sister wanted to play some weird game on the computer and didn’t […]
Labour calls for review amid habitat concerns
PA Media Labour has called for a review of grouse shooting, saying it damages important natural habitats. The four-month grouse shooting season begins on Monday – the Glorious Twelfth – and sees shooters head to moors in Scotland and northern England. Labour said there were “viable alternatives”, like simulated shooting. The government said protecting the […]
Birmingham schools use virtual reality to tackle gang culture
Joanne Writtle BBC Midlands Today Charlotte Benton BBC News, West Midlands BBC Students at Rockwood Academy were shown how social media can influence crime Schools in Birmingham are using virtual reality (VR) to teach children about the dangers of criminal exploitation and gang culture. Pupils at Rockwood Academy, Alum Rock, have been immersed into a […]
Sainsbury’s to close 200 cafes putting 2,000 jobs at risk
Getty Images Sainsbury’s is set to close 200 of its in-store cafes next month, putting about 2,000 jobs at risk. The supermarket has also announced plans to close less popular hot food counters in 34 stores. Chief executive Simon Roberts said the chain was “absolutely committed” to supporting the members of staff affected. They will […]
AI technology to help diagnose lung cancer
Emily Johnson BBC News, Yorkshire Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust The NHS trust says the software will improve the efficiency and accuracy of chest X-ray analysis. A North Yorkshire hospital has introduced AI technology that could speed up the detection of lung cancer and other serious illnesses. Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust said […]
Tesco follows other supermarkets in rationing eggs
Getty Images Tesco has become the latest supermarket to ration the number of eggs customers can buy due to supply issues. Customers at the UK’s biggest supermarket are now limited to buying only three boxes of eggs, after Asda and Lidl set similar limits last week. The move comes as UK poultry farmers face rising […]
Private firm helping Aberdeen City Council to tackle dog fouling
Getty Images Aberdeen City Council says wardens and an NES team can issue on-the-spot fines for fouling Aberdeen City Council has brought in a private company to help tackle problems with dog fouling and littering. The local authority’s wardens are receiving support from National Enforcement Solutions (NES) so they can issue on-the-spot fines as well […]
Almost half of children in Wales scammed online, research shows
Matt Murray & Oscar Edwards BBC News BBC Pupils at Griffithstown Primary School have been taking online safety classes More than 40% of children in Wales have been scammed online, according to new research. The findings by the UK Safer Internet Centre have been released to mark Safer Internet Day. Staff at Griffithstown Primary School, […]