Greece starts six-day working week for some industries
Greece has introduced a six-day working week for certain industries in a bid to boost economic growth. New legislation, which came into effect at the start of July, allows employees to work up to 48 hours in a week as opposed to 40. It only applies to businesses which operate on a 24-hour basis and […]
Gary O’Neil future: Wolves hoping short-term Premier League pain leads to long-term gain
“We’re good enough to stay in the league and we will stay in it,” Wolves boss Gary O’Neil stated after Sunday’s 2-1 injury-time defeat by Manchester City. That confidence belies Wolves’ position in the Premier League given they sit bottom after eight games with just one point. Sunday’s heartbreaking loss came after a virtual assistant […]
Grateful Dead co-founder dies aged 84
Getty Images Phil Lesh performing at a festival in July 2023 Phil Lesh, bassist and co-founder of the US rock group The Grateful Dead, has died aged 84. The musician’s official Instagram account said he “passed peacefully this morning”. He was surrounded by his family. The psychedelic band, which formed in California in 1965, split […]
Donald Trump and JD Vance potential targets of China cyber attack
US authorities say cybercriminals linked to China may have attempted to tap into the phones or networks used by former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Senator JD Vance, a number of sources familiar with the matter confirmed to the BBC’s US news partner, CBS News. The sources said the Trump-Vance campaign had been […]
Photographer returns to south Wales mines after 1980s strike
Roger Tiley This image of Celynen South taken before the strike became one of Roger Tiley’s most enduring pictures “I was planning to go and find a war or something when I finished my course. And in a way the war was on my doorstep.” The “war” referred to by photographer Roger Tiley is the […]
Council launches smart tech service for vulnerable people
Vulnerable and disabled people in a Surrey town can now get help installing smart technology to help them in their homes. Woking Borough Council’s new Careline Plus service will supply and install items such as video doorbells, voice controlled lights and voice assistants. Staff will also demonstrate how the technology can best be used. As […]
Sacred buffalo calf offers hope amid efforts to revive species
Indigenous people celebrate birth of rare white buffalo With cream-coloured fur and jet-black eyes, one of the smallest specimens of America’s largest native animal stumbled into the spotlight on shaky legs. Advocates hope the June birth of a white buffalo calf – an exceedingly rare event – will translate into new momentum for a decades-long […]
UK pledges thousands of new jobs in freeports plan
The UK is to announce five new freeports and a new investment zone in the Budget next week as part of a bid to boost economic growth. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said it is part of a plan to help create thousands of jobs and more trade in the UK. Speaking to the BBC, […]
Adam Ant calls off sixth gig in a week over illness
Singer Adam Ant had to call off a gig in Liverpool due to illness. He was due to perform at the Philharmonic Hall earlier, but postponed because of an “inflamed throat”. While the venue had posted on its website to say “all ticket holders will be contacted with further information”, some fans arrived expecting the […]
McDonald’s Australia cuts breakfast hours due to bird flu
Australian fans of a late morning McDonald’s breakfast are having to wake up earlier. The fast food giant has temporarily shortened the hours of its breakfast service in the country by 90 minutes due to an egg shortage caused by a bird flu outbreak. It is currently serving its full breakfast menu only until 10:30am, […]