Avon, the beauty company famous for its door-to-door sales techniques, has gained criticism for continuing to have links with Russia during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Despite stopping investment at the outbreak of conflict and suspending the export of its beauty products, the BBC found that the company is still recruiting new sales agents in… Continue reading Beauty giant Avon under fire over Russia links
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Your pictures on the theme of 'wilderness'
A variety of stunning photographs encompassing the theme of “wilderness” were sent to us by our readers from all over the world. Each photo displays the vastness and beauty of nature, and is a testament to the awe-inspiring power and majesty of the natural world. Jerry Hughes sent in a photograph of rivers of glacial… Continue reading Your pictures on the theme of 'wilderness'
Would it bother you if you only got mail three days a week?
Ofcom, the UK’s postal regulator, has suggested cutting delivery days from six to three per week due to a decline in the number of letters being posted, which has halved over the past decade. Although parcel deliveries have increased alongside online shopping, Royal Mail, which has been a private business for around 10 years since… Continue reading Would it bother you if you only got mail three days a week?
Landmarks glow purple to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Numerous landmarks across the UK have been lit up in purple to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, which is a day to remember the millions of people, mostly Jews, who were brutally murdered by Nazis and their supporters, as well as victims of other genocides. The date is observed to commemorate the liberation of the Auschwitz… Continue reading Landmarks glow purple to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Pension loss is like Post Office scandal, steelworkers say
The plight of steelworkers who lost their pensions over 20 years ago has been compared to the Post Office Horizon scandal. The Allied Steel and Wire (ASW) plant in Cardiff went bust in 2002, resulting in hundreds of workers losing their pensions. While campaigners won the right for them to receive up to 90% of… Continue reading Pension loss is like Post Office scandal, steelworkers say
Dragons' Den episode edited after ear seed complaints
An episode of the BBC’s Dragons’ Den has been retrospectively edited following complaints from campaigners for the illness myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). The issue arose over claims on the show that ear seeds could help alleviate the condition. Businesswoman Giselle Boxer had said she incorporated the product into her recovery from ME, and the episode originally… Continue reading Dragons' Den episode edited after ear seed complaints
Post Office chairman Henry Staunton steps down
The chairman of the Post Office, Henry Staunton, has resigned amid ongoing tensions following the Horizon IT scandal, which led to the wrongful conviction of hundreds of sub-postmasters. Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch claimed that she and Staunton parted ways by mutual consent. She added that the Post Office was under increased scrutiny and that new… Continue reading Post Office chairman Henry Staunton steps down
Large blaze causes huge plumes of smoke over Liverpool
Firefighters have declared a “major incident” after a blaze broke out in a four-storey building near Liverpool’s city centre. Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) sent 12 fire engines to the scene and over 50 firefighters are working to tackle the fire. Thankfully, there have been no reports of casualties so far. Despite this, neighbouring… Continue reading Large blaze causes huge plumes of smoke over Liverpool
Watch: Huge fire engulfs building in Liverpool
A raging fire has engulfed a four-story building in Liverpool, prompting the adjacent properties to be evacuated immediately. The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service stated that the building is at risk of collapsing due to the intensity of the inferno. A dozen fire engines have been deployed to Fox Street in Liverpool’s central district after… Continue reading Watch: Huge fire engulfs building in Liverpool
Houthis attack British-linked tanker Marlin Luanda in Gulf of Aden
The Marlin Luanda, a tanker that has ties to the UK, was struck by a missile launched by the Houthis in the Gulf of Aden. The organization, which is backed by Iran and headquartered in Yemen, claims that the attack was in response to “American-British aggression”. The UK and the US have launched air strikes… Continue reading Houthis attack British-linked tanker Marlin Luanda in Gulf of Aden