Young people and home workers scapegoated, says TUC boss
PA Media The government must stop “scapegoating” young people and home workers for its own failings in handling coronavirus, the leader of the TUC has said. Frances O’Grady said ministers had been wrong to criticise the public for misconstruing “contradictory” advice. She also praised Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer for a “strong start” but warned […]
The Indian women widowed by Covid-19
Taruna Arora Taruna and her husband, Rajeev. They had been married for 22 years when he died Taruna Arora lost her husband Rajeev to Covid-19 two days before his 50th birthday. Rajeev contracted the virus in April, during India’s devastating second Covid wave. Medical resources were scarce, hospitals overwhelmed, and his family struggled to get […]
Smart headbands claim to make people calmer. Do they work?
Emma Baumert Emma Baumert says the FocusCalm headband helps her relax Emma Baumert admits that when she first put on the high-tech headband she felt silly. “But I also felt so cool wearing it, because I’m such a nerd.” The 24-year-old from Illinois is a member of the USA Bobsled/Skeleton development team. An all-round athlete, […]
The Hundred: Meet London Spirit
The 21-year-old batter Jamie Smith was brought in as a late wildcard but will be a huge asset to Spirit. The Surrey player is also a talented wicketkeeper and has a mature head on his young shoulders, having captained his county in the Royal London Cup last year. A regular in all three formats for […]
22-26 April the week that was
Getty Images PM Modi is contesting from Varanasi India has entered full election mode: voting began on 11 April, and the final ballot will be cast more than five weeks later on 19 May. Every day, the BBC will be bringing you all the latest updates on the twists and turns of the world’s largest […]
Suffolk business awards celebrate BME achievements
Jon Wright/BBC Previous winners Roland Gilbertson, KK Wong, Lydia Tse and Imani Sorhaindo joined organisers for the launch on the Ipswich waterfront Organisers of an awards evening aimed at promoting black and minority ethnic (BME) businesses say it helps inspire others. This will be the sixth year the Suffolk BME Business Awards have been held, […]
Lowestoft fishing industry ‘needs new apprenticeships to grow’
Getty Images Hundreds of boats brought fish to Lowestoft during the herring season in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries, with catches gutted on the shore An education leader in a fishing port says an apprenticeship scheme is vital to bring in “new blood” that could help revive a declined industry. Rachel Bunn, from […]
Women’s FA Cup: Youthful Ipswich of tier four ready for holders Manchester City
One of the youngest Tractor Girls certainly stepped up a gear for Sheehan’s side in round four. The star of January’s 4-1 win at Huddersfield was 16-year-old forward Maddie Biggs, who struck a first-half hat-trick to help Ipswich reach the fifth round for the first time. “I’m delighted for her,” Sheehan added. “She’s such a […]
Foster to resign if Poots changes ministerial team
BBC Arlene Foster has said she will resign as NI first minister on Tuesday, instead of the end of June, if Edwin Poots changes his ministerial team. She said she worked closely with her team and “if Edwin decides to change that then I have to go as well”. “I can’t stay with a new […]
Paul Givan nominated by Edwin Poots as NI’s new first minister
DUP MLA Paul Givan is announced as the DUP’s nominee for first minister of Northern Ireland Lagan Valley assembly member Paul Givan has been announced as the DUP’s nominee to be NI’s new first minister. Edwin Poots, Stormont’s agriculture minister, replaced her as DUP leader amid tensions within the party. Mr Givan had been widely […]