Image copyright Getty Images Around the world, people use chocolate treats to express sweet nothings on Valentine’s Day. But in Japan, it’s a little more complicated. On Valentine’s Day, only women give chocolate, and not just to their partners, but to their male colleagues too. Critics say the practice sucks all the fun out of …
Image copyright Getty Images The front line for preventing human trafficking might not be at airports, international borders or in police raids. It might be at the hotel check-in desk. An international hotel chain has completed a two-year project to train half a million staff with the aim of spotting potential victims of trafficking. Marriott’s …
Image copyright Getty Images US President Donald Trump has said he could extend the 1 March deadline to reach a trade deal with China if they are making good progress. Chinese and US officials will hold high-level talks this week aimed at halting their damaging trade war. US officials previously said 1 March was a …
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Image caption “We love the Spanish way of life – bowls in the morning followed by a long lunch,” says Sue Davies British nationals who have retired to EU countries may no longer have their healthcare costs covered by the NHS in the event of no-deal Brexit deal, reports Vishala Sri-Pathma. The British love affair …
Image copyright AFP Image caption Many airlines had cancelled flights, but air traffic control has taken wider action All flights in and out of Belgium have been cancelled for a day due to strike action, the country’s air traffic control has announced. The period of cancellation will run for 24 hours, from 22:00 (21:00 GMT) …
Image copyright Getty Images UK firms have accused the government of leaving them “hung out to dry” in the event of a no-deal Brexit. With less than 50 days until 29 March when the UK is due to leave the EU, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) says 20 key questions remain unresolved. How to …
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionPresident Trump told supporters in El Paso, “we’re building the wall anyway” US President Donald Trump has said that a second government shutdown is unlikely after lawmakers agreed to a deal to fund the federal government. “I don’t think you’re going to see a shutdown. If you …
Image caption Energy firm Cuadrilla applied to frack at Roseacre Wood The government has refused planning permission for fracking at a second site in Lancashire. Energy firm Cuadrilla’s application for Roseacre Wood was refused by the local council and was the subject of a public inquiry. The company, already drilling at nearby Preston New Road, …
Taxi and private hire drivers in England and Wales could have to pass enhanced criminal record checks before being granted a licence, under new proposals. One woman shares her story of being assaulted by her taxi driver in the back of his car. She agreed to speak to the BBC but did not want to …