‘You grasped that quite well’: What trailblazing women hear
Athletes, surgeons, tech entrepreneurs, ministers, yoga teachers and high-flying executives: the following women have all been trailblazers in their fields. Yet they have all heard shocking comments they are certain they would not have faced had they been men. If you liked this story, sign up for the weekly bbc.com features newsletter called “If You Only Read […]
The main Conservative Party factions jostling for influence
UK Parliament Rishi Sunak’s bill aimed at sending some asylum seekers to Rwanda is being debated by MPs, ahead of a crunch vote later on Wednesday. The prime minister has already suffered the biggest rebellion of his time in office as right wing Tory MPs voted for amendments to toughen the legislation, as they see […]
Why are saunas stressing out start-ups?
Jussi Ratilainen Saunas at tech and business events are causing a heated debate in the Nordics, where critics say the traditional Scandinavian habit is dampening efforts to improve diversity. Even the most extroverted of networkers might find their hands getting clammy or their hearts beating faster while meeting potential business partners for the first time. […]
Grants for Guernsey activity groups after Islands Games success
Guernsey2023 The Physical Activity Legacy Grant scheme aims to build on the momentum created by the Island Games Activity groups in Guernsey are benefitting from grants awarded to “inspire islanders to ignite active lifestyles”. The Physical Activity Legacy Grant scheme aims to build on the success of the 2023 Guernsey Island Games. Money was awarded […]
New chief officer faces harassment claims
South Wales Fire and Rescue Stuart Millington was installed as interim chief officer at South Wales Fire and Rescue Service last week The man brought in to lead a Welsh fire service rocked by claims of poor behaviour is himself facing allegations of harassment and discrimination. The Welsh government sent commissioners into South Wales Fire […]
The fatigue hitting influencers as Instagram evolves
Jessica Zollman The influencer lifestyle can look amazing, but uncertain incomes, performative vulnerability and the hustle for sponsorship can take a toll. Meet the people who walked away. It didn’t take long for Jessica Zollman to amass a giant following on Instagram. As the company’s fifth employee and 95th user of the app in 2011, […]
‘Victory for the grind’ – relentless Chelsea become ‘hybrid monsters’
When the ball came to Sam Kerr’s feet in the box at Wembley Stadium, there was only ever going to be one outcome. She has proven her worth time and time again for Chelsea, always delivering in big moments and did so again, scoring the winner to win a third successive Women’s FA Cup for […]
How Japan is handling more ageing drivers
Getty Images Car manufacturers have developed technology to assist ageing drivers, such as automatic stop system systems, to help reduce a growing number of crashes (Credit: Getty Images) One of Earth’s fastest ageing societies, Japan’s grapple with a bigger population of elderly drivers might teach the rest of the world lessons about safety and inclusion. […]
From Mallusk to Minsk – how the McGuinness sisters are hoping their NI careers can merge in Euro qualifier
The match in Minsk will be the latest stopping point in a football journey that, for each of them, began with with cutting their teeth as the only girl in the St Oliver Plunkett boys’ team. “They were all boys I grew up with, we played football in the street together so they were very […]
What Rahul Gandhi’s Nyay Yatra means for India elections 2024
Congress Rahul Gandhi’s march is aimed at demanding economic, social and political justice for the masses. With just months left for India’s general election, Rahul Gandhi, a senior leader of the opposition Congress party, has embarked on a 6,700km (4,163 miles)-long march across the country. It comes nearly a year after Mr Gandhi wrapped up […]