Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Luke Johnson is the biggest shareholder in Patisserie Holdings The chairman of Patisserie Valerie has said he will waive his salary as he focuses on reviving the cake and cafe chain after an accounting scandal. Luke Johnson, who holds a large stake in the business, told the board he …
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Glenrath Farms produces more than one million eggs a day One of the UK’s leading egg producers has successfully overturned the refusal of its plans for a chicken shed for 32,000 birds in the Scottish Borders. Councillors turned down the proposals by Glenrath Farms at Easter Happrew near Peebles …
Image copyright RMT Image caption Further 24-hour strikes are planned for 17 and 24 November Passengers on South Western Railway (SWR) are facing further travel disruption as workers stage a fresh 24-hour strike. National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) members walked out at midnight in the long-running row over the role of …
Image copyright AFP Image caption President Trump began reinstating sanctions on Iran in May The Trump administration is to reinstate all US sanctions on Iran removed under the 2015 nuclear deal. The White House said it was “the toughest sanctions regime ever imposed” on Tehran. It targets both Iran and states that trade with it. …
Image copyright Getty Images New tough sanctions targeting Iran’s oil sector, imposed by the United States, come into force on Monday. The Iranian president, Hassan Rouhani, has responded robustly. “There is no doubt that the United States will not achieve success with this new plot against Iran as they are retreating step by step.” Iran …
As the world’s population becomes more urbanised, how can we reconnect with nature? Children’s book illustrator Jennie Webber is the entrepreneur behind Wildlife Drawing – life drawing classes with a twist. From wolf dogs to goats, chameleons to hawks; here’s a chance to meet and draw them all. Video Journalist: Hannah Gelbart. Produced by Dhruti …
Image caption John Leahy saves 20% on his car insurance Look out of your living room window. Is your car parked in the street, or on your drive? If so, you are probably paying to insure your car, even though you are not driving it. In fact, many cars spend more than 90% of their …
Image copyright Reuters Taxi-hailing firm Uber has launched a membership scheme dubbed Ride Pass, for passengers in five US cities. The deal allows passengers to avoid price surging, when costs rise at rush hour and other in-demand times. The fixed-fare plan costs $24.99 (£19) a month in Los Angeles and $14.99 in Austin, Denver, Miami, …
Image copyright Red Image caption Red’s promo videos show off people’s reactions to the 3D display, but it cannot replicate the effect itself on a normal screen When Red revealed plans to produce a “holographic” smartphone 15 months ago it caught the industry by surprise. The brand may not be a household name, but over …
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Malware was found on many of the 9,000 websites visited by the employee The porn habit of an employee at the US Geological Survey (USGS) led to a government network becoming infected with malware, an official report has revealed. The employee, who has not been named, had “an extensive …