UK farming ‘net zero’ target in doubt, warns NFU
Getty Images The NFU had set a “national aspiration” for farming to produce net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 Ambitious plans to make farming ‘net zero’ by 2040 – 10 years ahead of the UK’s legally-binding national target – may not be achieved, the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has told the BBC. Reaching net […]
Samsung India workers end protest after more than a month
Getty Images Around 1,500 workers from the factory had participated in the strike Workers at Samsung Electronics’ factory in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu have called off a labour strike that went on for more than a month. Around 1,500 workers in Chennai city had participated in the strike to demand better pay, […]
Angelina Jolie ‘spellbinding’ as opera star Callas
Getty Images Jolie’s own singing voice is blended with original recordings by Callas in the film Angelina Jolie walked the red carpet in London on Friday as her film about opera singer Maria Callas received its UK premiere. Maria is the third in a trilogy of films about high-profile, complex women from director Pablo Larraín, […]
Why do concert tickets now cost as much as a games console?
BBC Tickets to see Taylor Swift, Beyonce and Oasis have set new benchmarks for pricing The last time Oasis played Wembley Stadium, in 2009, a standing ticket cost exactly £44.04. For their return next summer, the same ticket was priced at £150. Vastly more than the old ticket price which, when adjusted for inflation, would […]
Sellafield nuclear site in Cumbria fined for IT security breaches
PA Media Sellafield manages more radioactive waste in one place than any other nuclear facility in the world The company which runs the Sellafield nuclear site has been fined £332,500 for cyber security shortfalls. The nuclear regulator found the Cumbrian facility “persistently” breached security regulations, meaning its IT systems were vulnerable to unauthorised access and […]
The K-pop band who want to change the industry from within
Getty Images Le Sserafim (left-right): Yunjin, Kazuha, Chae-won, Sakura and Eunchae Hong Eunchae, the youngest member of K-Pop band Le Sserafim, is strutting through Seoul’s infamous Nakwon Instrument Arcade when she suddenly loses her footing. With a crash, her drink flies into the air and the 17-year-old falls head-first down a metal staircase, landing with […]
New stalls at Kenilworth Market after fees cut
BBC Six new stalls opened at Kenilworth Market after a push to make it more appealing to shoppers, organisers said Six new stalls have opened at a market after fees for new traders were cut in a scheme to increase the range of goods on offer and boost its appeal. John Walker, who manages several […]
Richard III’s voice recreated for York exhibition
A Voice For King Richard III A facial reconstruction of Richard III was turned into an avatar A “living and breathing” King Richard III who can speak his own words is being unveiled. Using state-of-the-art technology, an avatar of the medieval king’s head will be on display at York Theatre Royal – giving a “literal […]
South Asian literature festival returns to Birmingham
A book festival featuring writers of South Asian heritage is returning for its eighth year. The DESIblitz Literature Festival is taking place in venues across Birmingham between 19 October and 2 November. The two-week programme will feature a range of author talks, discussions and workshops, as well as music and poetry performances. Authors in the […]
Charli XCX designer brings Welsh myths to London Fashion Week
Chris Yates Photography Jayne Pierson says it is a “blessing” to work with celebrities and turn their visions into a reality A fashion designer who has created outfits for stars including Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and Charli XCX hopes her mythology-inspired outfits at London Fashion Week will showcase Welsh heritage to the world. Jayne Pierson, from […]