Greenhouse farmers in the east of England call for more support
Shaun Whitmore/BBC Salad producers The Green House Growers would like more help with energy costs to allow more firms to grow British produce A UK salad producer is calling for government support to ensure the country can grow more of its own food. The Green House Growers says recent shortages of salad crops, caused by […]
Data protection ‘shake-up’ takes aim at cookie pop-ups
PA Media Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden said he favours “light touch” regulation The UK’s new Information Commissioner will be charged with a post-Brexit “shake up” of data rules, including getting rid of cookie pop-ups. John Edwards has been named the next head of data regulator the ICO. The government said Mr Edwards, currently the New […]
Stargazing singer wins Brits Rising Star Award
Getty Images Myles Smith was recently included on BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2025 longlist Singer Myles Smith has been announced as the winner of the Brit Rising Star Award for 2025. The 26-year-old from Luton saw off competition from soul singer Elmiene and east London indie duo Good Neighbours to take top prize. Previous […]
Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury hit by US-China tariffs
PA Media Bloomsbury Publishing has become an unexpected victim of the ongoing trade war between the US and China. Nigel Newton, chief executive of the firm, which publishes Harry Potter among other titles, said books printed in China for the USA became 15% more expensive overnight on 1 September. This was as a result of […]
Raytheon plans second Scottish high-tech facility
Raytheon Raytheon UK already operates a facility in Glenrothes, Fife US defence firm Raytheon has announced plans to open a second high-tech manufacturing facility in Scotland. Raytheon UK said the 130,000 sq ft site in Livingston would help it develop power components for platforms such as armed vehicles and radar systems. It is expected to […]
Chinese ride-hailing giant denies plans to go private
Getty Images Since making its US market debut a month ago the company has been targeted by authorities in Beijing Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi has denied a report that it was considering going private to appease Chinese authorities. Its shares had soared by almost 50% in Thursday’s pre-market trade after the Wall Street Journal report. […]
Ipswich artists nominated in same Mobo 2025 award category
Cameron Dickson Native James recently signed with Saviour Music Records Two Ipswich music artists have been nominated in the same category in the 2025 Mobo Awards. Bob Vylan and Native James have been shortlisted in the best alternative music act category. It is Native James’ first nomination at the awards, and he said when he […]
Thousands flee Syrian city Homs as rebels advance further
Getty Images Syrian rebels declared victory in Hama on Thursday as the country’s military withdrew from a second major city Tens of thousands of people are fleeing Syria’s third-largest city Homs in fear that Islamist-led rebels will continue to advance towards the capital, Damascus. The rebels seized Hama to the north on Thursday, a second […]
Will Gujarat’s ‘cap and trade’ programme work?
AFP Much of the air pollution is caused by factory emissions Air pollution contributed to the deaths of at least 1.2 million Indians in 2017 – but a unique pilot scheme to combat air pollution in the western state of Gujarat could prove to be a model for the rest of the country. The BBC […]
Grieving a daughter’s Covid death in Wuhan
Getty Images A woman – not Yang Min – looks at tombs in Wuhan, China “The pain lasts for a lifetime. Even healing a little is difficult.” It’s been three years since Yang Min’s only child, Yuxi, died. The 24-year-old had been diagnosed with breast cancer and was admitted to hospital in mid-January 2020 in […]