MPs back Covid passes in England despite huge Tory rebellion
Watch: The moment MPs approved the introduction of a Covid pass in England Boris Johnson has won backing for Covid passes in England, despite the biggest revolt by Tory MPs since he became PM. A total of 99 Conservatives voted against the government, but the measure was passed by a majority of 243 thanks to […]
How Xi’s ‘common prosperity’ may impact the world
Getty Images China says its policies aimed at narrowing the widening wealth gap are precisely what it needs in this moment of its economic trajectory – but critics say it comes with even greater control of how business and society will be governed. And while this “common prosperity” drive is squarely focused on people inside […]
Egg freezing rises as more women look to preserve fertility
Getty Images An egg-freezing cycle involves taking drugs to boost your production of eggs, which are later collected and frozen Record numbers of women are freezing their eggs in the hope of having a family later in life, according to a new report. More than 4,000 patients froze their eggs in 2021, compared to 2,500 […]
Growing food insecurity a “stinging indictment”
Getty Images A ‘farm-to-fork’ summit is aimed at addressing food insecurity in Britain, in response to farmer pressure, sharply increased prices and supply shortages. In a wider context, United Nations reports show more than quarter of a billion people were facing severe food insecurity last year – an increasing number whose inability to get sufficient […]
Black Americans’ complex response to Harry and Meghan’s Netflix series
WATCH: A clip from the first episode of the Harry and Meghan Netflix series Bryndis Roberts watched the Harry & Meghan documentary series with tears in her eyes. An avid fan of the royals since the days of Princess Diana, she said she cried watching the family being hounded by the tabloids and Prince Harry […]
Irish gardening hot-head who made the English go wild
BBC William Robinson rose from relatively humble beginnings in Ireland to the top of his profession You might not have heard of William Robinson but the chances are he’s had an impact on how you view the world. When you imagine a beautiful cottage garden, with wild roses and drifts of colour – the sort […]
Cooper tops shadow cabinet vote
Mr Murphy, who ran the failed leadership campaign of Mr Miliband’s brother David, said he was “delighted” to be on the top team. He added: “Of course it is sad there are some really good people who didn’t win but I look forward to working with Ed Miliband and all the new team in taking […]
‘Cocaine call centres’ set up across Europe, drugs agency says
Reuters Authorities are seizing and destroying record quantities of cocaine Enterprising criminals have set up “cocaine call centres” across Europe to provide fast and flexible delivery services, the EU drugs agency says. Distributors are utilising encryption services on their smartphones in an “Uberisation” of the trade, it adds. The findings appear in an annual report […]
The rise and fall of a glamour model
Getty Images Price with fiance Carl Woods arriving at court on Friday, before her sentencing Katie Price was spared a prison sentence at a court hearing on Friday, after she admitted breaching a restraining order forbidding her from contacting her ex-husband’s fiancee. But the 44-year-old’s recent problems are in stark contrast to the 2000s, when […]
Jennie Formby to stand down as general secretary
Getty Images Mrs Formby said she had taken on the role to support Jeremy Corbyn and his “inspiring” message Jennie Formby is to stand down as the Labour Party’s most senior official. She said it was the “right time” to make way as general secretary, with the party under new leadership following Sir Keir Starmer’s […]