Commons staff told to study abuse report ‘very carefully’
John Bercow was asked earlier this year about bullying allegations against him Senior House of Commons staff need to make radical changes, a report into bullying and sexual harassment in Parliament has said. Dame Laura Cox’s report details alleged sexual harassment by MPs by women who say they were “inappropriately touched” and “repeatedly propositioned”. “Disturbing” […]
Breaking down barriers in the fight against cyber-crime
BBC Louise Meney said the course had increased her confidence after her job search was hit hard by Covid Louise Meney was 12 when she discovered hacking while browsing the internet with her first computer. More than two decades later she now dreams of making a living from it thanks to a pioneering new course […]
Give regions a ‘voice’ or UK may end, ex-PM warns
The Conservatives election win was not ‘a signal that the country is at ease’ warns Brown Gordon Brown has warned the United Kingdom is at breaking point and could end unless the nations and regions get a real “voice” in decision-making. The ex-prime minister told the BBC too much political and economic power was concentrated […]
Paris 2024 Olympics: France hijab ban criticised by athletes
Over the three years since France’s controversial “Islamist separatism” law was passed, it has gradually permeated aspects of French society, including competitive sports. The rule applies not only to players but also to coaches and referees – officially excluding anyone wearing a sports hijab from the competitive space altogether. This has been the case for […]
Ant and Dec, Blue Planet, and other things to look out for
Getty Images/PA Left-right: Ant and Dec, Sir David Attenborough and Love Island’s Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies Stars of the small screen are getting ready to find out whether they have won one of this year’s Bafta TV Awards. The accolades will be handed out at a ceremony hosted by Sue Perkins at the Royal […]
Laurence Fox and Calvin Robinson sacked by GB News
PA Media Last week, Laurence Fox warned the decision would open GB News up to “complete destruction” The former actor and political activist sparked controversy last week when he asked what “self-respecting man” would “climb into bed” with Ava Evans. Fox hosted a weekly show on the channel and made the comments while appearing as […]
‘More female role models needed in motorsport’
Martin Heath/BBC Jenny Fletcher, Girls on Track programme manager, said girls needed to see female role models Motorsport needs more “positive female role models” to attract women into the industry, a training manager said. The Girls on Track programme, run by governing body Motorsport UK, is targeting girls aged from eight to 18. As part […]
FA Cup finals: How Chelsea culture drives success on both fronts
Chasing trophies is part of Chelsea’s DNA and in a season where turbulence has taken place behind the scenes, the first teams have marched together on their path to glory. The FA Cup finals are taking place on consecutive days at Wembley this weekend and Chelsea will compete in both. It is not the first […]
The mystery of India’s ‘missing’ Muslim politicians
Getty Images Indian Muslim have been enfeebled by shrinking political representation On a recent warm morning in Madhubani, a constituency in the eastern state of Bihar, political workers, local businessmen and activists gathered around Shakeel Ahmad in a narrow lane. Soon after, Mr Ahmad, who is contesting for the seat, sped away in his white […]
Meet the tech entrepreneurs tackling sexual harassment
Shai Dolev Vault founders Neta Meidav (l) and Rotem Hayoun-Meidav believe there’s “strength in numbers” When Neta Meidav was sexually harassed at work aged 22, she felt it was easier to quit her job than report it to human resources. But more than a decade later, the #MeToo movement came along, kicked off by rape […]