Can meat be grown in space?
James Clayton North America technology reporter Getty Images Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk both want to colonise space. Nasa is also trying to put people on to the dusty surface of Mars. But if humans do want to set up communities on the moon or planets, what will they eat? Plenty of experiments have been […]
Scientists fear car surge will see CO2 rebound
Matt McGrath Environment correspondent PA Media Daily global emissions of CO2 fell by 17% at the peak of the shutdown because of measures taken by governments in response to Covid-19, say scientists. But the authors are worried that, as people return to work, car use will soar again. They fear CO2 emissions could soon be […]
‘Push to scrap free Covid tests’, and months of ‘discontent’
Liberty Steel Government ministers will announce plans for new levies on gas bills to fund low-carbon heating, despite rising energy prices, the Times reports. The paper says the strategy – to be published in the next fortnight, ahead of the COP26 climate conference – will include a carbon pricing scheme that could push bills significantly […]
‘I had forgotten how it all adds up’
Toni Toni found tracking her money harder once she was splitting her time between home and office again My Money is a series looking at how people spend and save their money – and the sometimes challenging decisions they have to make. Toni works in marketing and lives in Leamington Spa with her husband Duncan, […]
Campaign launched to reduce agricultural river pollution in Wales
BBC Farmers attend one of the events to learn more about preventing pollution incidents A new campaign has been launched to reduce agricultural pollution after figures show an increase of incidents in rivers. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) said last year saw the highest number of incidents in Welsh rivers in recent years. In Carmarthenshire, anglers […]
Inflation is easing but for how long?
PA With wage growth strengthening and the rate of inflation falling more rapidly than expected, our incomes are finally starting to rise in real terms. It is all relative, of course. After a decade of income stagnation, any increases, although welcome, will need to be sustained before people are convinced that their household finances are […]
Pubs reopening but some ‘may not survive’
Getty Images Hospitality businesses can reopen on Monday The head of a pub chain says he fears for some in the industry despite hospitality venues being able to reopen. From Monday pubs and restaurants can open with customers ordering food and drink while remaining seated outside. But managing director of the Bath Pub Company Joe […]
Twitter launches encrypted private messages, says Elon Musk
Zoe Kleinman and Tom Gerken Technology editor and reporter Getty Images Twitter has become the latest social media platform to launch an encrypted messaging service. Direct messages sent on Twitter will be end-to-end encrypted – this means private messages can only be read by the sender and the recipient. Chief executive Elon Musk said it […]
EU opens investigation into X over alleged disinformation
Reuters The EU is investigating Elon Musk’s X over the possible spread of terrorist and violent content, and hate speech, after Hamas’ attack on Israel. The investigation, the first under the EU’s new tech rules, will also look at the way complaints are handled. X, formerly known as Twitter, said it had removed hundreds of […]
‘Overnight all my paying work disappeared’
Steven McKenzie BBC Scotland Highlands and Islands reporter Rapid Development Matt Haydock runs a paddle sports business in Lochaber People who make their living from outdoors pursuits have told of the dramatic effect coronavirus has had on their businesses. Kayaking coach Zoe Newsam said her bookings dropped “precipitously” when social distancing began to be discussed. […]