BBC News People carrying out home renovations will gain greater protections against “cowboy builders” through a new database of trusted traders and a payment system offering more safeguards, the government has said. Traders signing up to the scheme launching next month will need to demonstrate certain standards of customer service, transparency and dispute resolution. Prime […]
BBC News Investigators specialising in rape and sex offences will be introduced to every police force in England and Wales by the end of 2027, the government has said. Ministers are speeding up the rollout of the scheme, previously announced by Sir Keir Starmer’s government, by 18 months as part of efforts to tackle violence […]
BBC News The government estimates that 20% of waste in England is illegally managed. In the Waste Crime Action Plan, external, launched under Keir Starmer’s administration, the government said the Environment Agency would step in “on an exceptional basis to clear sites where that waste presents an untenable risk to the public and the environment”. […]
BBC News Billionaire Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has criticised recent cost of living and retail policies from Andy Burnham as “populist reactions”. In a letter to the prime minister, the entrepreneur accused him of “jumping on ‘everyday fixes’ or bandwagons”, while “disastrous” business rates policies and increases to the cost of employing workers were […]
BBC News The stats back up McInnes’ anger. Rangers had just over 46% possession during the 120 minutes in the Czech Republic, and just one shot on target. They won fewer than 70% of their 16 tackles and committed 17 fouls. “I can’t accept, and we shouldn’t accept, losing individual battles, duels, second balls, not […]
BBC News US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order seeking to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America. The move comes after trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed late last week, and the US imposed new 50% tariffs on $20bn (C$28bn) worth of Canadian goods. Canada will implement “dollar for dollar” counter […]
BBC News Chelsea have agreed a £7.5m fee to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. The Argentina international, 33, is set to undergo a medical in London and strengthen the goalkeeping group at Stamford Bridge. It follows concerns over the performances of Robert Sanchez, particularly in the wake of Monday’s 3-2 win over Fulham. Sanchez, […]
BBC News Attorneys for both sides made closing arguments on Thursday before the jury began deliberating. Kevin Reddington, Clancy’s attorney, repeated the defence’s argument that she was experiencing postpartum psychosis when she killed the children with exercise bands at their home and then attempted to end her own life by jumping out a window. Clancy […]
BBC News Available for over a year Today, we discuss Meta’s decision to agree to an $18 billion settlement resolving claims from 29 US states that Facebook and Instagram harmed children. Technology and AI editor Zoe Kleinman joins Adam to discuss the short trial and why Meta have settled and not admitted any wrongdoing. New […]
BBC News The National Institute for Origin and Quality (INAO), which regulates France’s labels of origin, has also approved temporary changes to the rules for other protected produce because of the effects of the summer heat. Products that will benefit include some types of Calvados and cider from Normandy, Crémant d’Alsace fizzy wine, lamb from […]
