Women’s Super League: Surrey Stars sign South Africa captain Dane van Niekerk
Surrey Stars have signed South Africa captain Dane van Niekerk as an overseas player for the Women’s Super League. Van Niekerk, a 24-year-old all-rounder, is hugely experienced, having played 88 ODIs and 62 T20s for her country. She joins Proteas team-mates Marizanne Kapp and Lizelle Lee at the Stars. “We have three fantastic overseas cricketers, […]
Daisy Goodwin makes formal complaint
Shutterstock Daisy Goodwin also spoke out about the alleged assault in 2017 but did not name anyone Daisy Goodwin has complained formally to the Cabinet Office about Tory London mayoral hopeful Daniel Korski. On Monday, novelist and TV producer Ms Goodwin said he had groped her during a meeting at 10 Downing Street in 2013. […]
‘Weston super Women’ showcase film combats perceptions
A collection of films challenging the “deadbeat town” image of a seaside resort celebrate its “inspiring female entrepreneurs”. The ‘Weston super Women’ documentaries are described as “heart-warming and inspiring” and aim to “mark a point in Weston’s history”. Producer Becky Walsh said: “Weston’s an amazing up and coming town with an outdated reputation. What makes […]
Lawyers seek group suit over alleged Uber sex assaults
Getty Images Uber is facing group litigation over its safety practices after complaints of sexual assault committed by drivers. The suit accuses Uber of creating “a system for bad actors to gain access to vulnerable victims”. It says the firm has resisted changes, such as more stringent background checks, that would improve passenger safety. An […]
The protest movement that inspired the film 9 to 5
Shutterstock The hit comedy 9 to 5, in the US the second-highest grossing film of 1980, saw three female office workers kidnapping their lecherous boss and starting a workplace revolution. But not everyone knows that the film, starring Jane Fonda, Dolly Parton and Lily Tomlin, was inspired by a real-life movement to empower women in […]
Ed Miliband returns to Labour shadow cabinet
Getty Images Sir Keir Starmer has appointed former Labour leader Ed Miliband to his new shadow cabinet. Mr Miliband, who led the party between 2010 and 2015, will now hold the role of shadow business secretary. Sir Keir won the contest to lead the party on Saturday, after beating Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy. He […]
Tech Tent: Google’s empty chair
Getty Images Google did not send a senior executive to the Senate hearings Twitter and Facebook made the trip to Capitol Hill this week for a grilling by US senators – but it was the company which stayed away which copped most of the flak. On this week’s Tech Tent, we ask whether Google made […]
Flybe rescue deal and paper defends Meghan letter story
Getty Images Flybe: Government agrees deal to rescue airline The government has agreed to work with the troubled airline Flybe over the repayment of £100m it owes in tax, in an effort to keep the company going. Flybe’s shareholders, including Virgin Atlantic and Stobart Group, have also pledged to put more money into the business. […]
How the oil industry made us doubt climate change
BBC BBC As climate change becomes a focus of the US election, energy companies stand accused of trying to downplay their contribution to global warming. In June, Minnesota’s Attorney General sued ExxonMobil, among others, for launching a “campaign of deception” which deliberately tried to undermine the science supporting global warming. So what’s behind these claims? […]
President Obama the Second?
PA * The former First Lady wowed a Scottish business audience with charm, directness and authenticity, and explained why she’s not running. * She didn’t use the word ‘Trump’, but it was rarely far away. * The focus of this former corporate lawyer is now on finishing memoirs, family, and working with young people. Private […]