How the rising cost of living crisis is impacting Nepal
BBC As the sole earner for her family Pampha Khartri is looking for extra work to cover her outgoings “We are struggling to manage our expenses, as [the] cost of essentials is going up,” says Pampha Khatri, a vegetable seller in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is a familiar story in many parts of the world at […]
Rihanna, A$AP Rocky star on red carpet
A who’s who of fashion and entertainment stars have descended on London’s Royal Albert Hall for the annual British Fashion Awards. Pop star Rihanna was the headline act, arriving fashionably late in a fluffy pale blue coat. She was joined by her partner A$AP Rocky, who was given the award for Cultural Innovator, and told […]
Meat processer seeks $5.7bn in defamation case
BBC ‘Pink slime’ had been common in fast food restaurants and grocery stores before the TV reports A trial has begun in South Dakota over a meat processer’s claim that it was defamed by ABC News reporting that dubbed its product “pink slime”. Beef Products Inc (BPI) argues ABC and its journalist ruined its reputation […]
Leicester’s National Space Centre Earth gallery to open
PA Media The centre said it aimed to tell the story of the human impact on Earth A new £250,000 gallery dedicated to the environmental challenges of life on Earth is being unveiled at the National Space Centre. The interactive environment-themed display, named Home Planet, is opening at the Leicester-based attraction on Friday to mark […]
Replica Harry Potter swords recalled for breaking weapons law
Replicas of a sword featured in the Harry Potter film franchise have been recalled in Japan for violating the country’s strict weapons law. The full-sized replicas of Godric Gryffindor’s sword – which measure 86cm (34 inches) and are affixed to a wooden display plaque – were sold by Warner Bros. Studio Japan LLC from May […]
Why are more young people and families going on cruises?
Keith Lesser Sabrina and Keith Lesser have taken three cruises in the past three years Keith Lesser and his wife Sabrina are counting down the days. At the end of this month they set sail on a five day cruise to France. Along the way they’re planning to use the gym and spa, socialise at […]
Avanti West Coast refurbished trains return to service
Avanti West Coast The second train to be overhauled will return to service in early May One of the country’s fastest domestic trains is returning to service as part of a £117m fleet refurbishment, a rail operator has announced. Avanti West Coast said it was revamping all 56 Pendolinos, which were first introduced on the […]
Andrew Carnegie: The man who gave it all away
“It was a pretty horrendous journey,” explains Angus Hogg, chair of the Carnegie UK Trust. “But apparently Andrew Carnegie was one of the few who didn’t suffer from sea-sickness on the journey, so starting to show his entrepreneurial skills, he started to pick up jobs on-board ship, which bought them little favours in terms of […]
Somerset apprentices’ joy at nuclear jobs
BBC Charlotte Casey says she would have needed to move away to find the same standard of job she has at Hinkley C More than a thousand apprenticeships have been created at Hinkley Point C, it has been announced. EDF Energy says it has reached its target earlier in the construction of the nuclear power […]
Volkswagen and Ford team up on self-driving and electric cars
AFP Volkswagen and Ford have said they will work together on developing self-driving and electric cars in an attempt to reduce costs on new technologies. VW plans to invest $2.6bn (£2.1bn) in Ford’s self-driving unit, which is valued at $7bn. The two firms said whilst they remained “fiercely competitive” in the car market, the tie-up […]