Why Canadian truckers are protesting in Ottawa
Protesters at the weekend voiced their anger at Covid-19 measures in the Canadian capital After a week-long drive across Canada, a convoy of big rigs has arrived in the national capital to protest vaccine mandates and Covid-19 measures. Organisers insist it will be peaceful, but police say they’re prepared for trouble. It’s been dubbed the […]
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos ‘may have lied to Congress’
Getty Images Amazon founder Jeff Bezos testified before the House Judiciary Committee last year Executives at Amazon, including founder Jeff Bezos, may have misled or lied to Congress about the firm’s business practices, top US lawmakers have said. The members of the House Judiciary Committee said they were considering referring the firm “for criminal investigation”. […]
Pubs and restaurants warn time running out to help
Getty Images The chancellor needs to “get his act together” and provide support for struggling hospitality businesses, the boss of two restaurant chains has said. David Page, chairman of the firm which runs the Real Greek and Franco Manca, said Rishi Sunak needed to provide financial help “in the next 24 hours”. It comes as […]
Volunteers needed in bid to save it
BBC Birtley Swimming Centre is closing on 21 July, but campaigners hope it will reopen Campaigners hoping to save an under-threat swimming pool say it could reopen next year if they can recruit skilled volunteers and raise £100,000. Birtley Swimming Centre is one of two Gateshead Council-run leisure centres due to shut on 21 July […]
Cyber-crime profits reached $3.5bn in 2019, says FBI
Getty Images The crimes remain similar but the techniques are getting more sophisticated It received 467,361 complaints from individuals and businesses during the year and has had nearly five million since its inception in 2000. Phishing and extortion remain the most popular ways of scamming people. It says techniques are becoming more sophisticated, making it […]
Alcohol-only pubs reopen in Northern Ireland
Pacemaker The reopening date for pubs had been pushed back twice due to a rising number of coronavirus cases About 600 drink-only bars in Northern Ireland can reopen their doors for the first time since March. It had previously been the case that pubs could only sell alcohol if they also served food or if […]
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 […]