Wilko rescue deal failed because of greed, claims HMV boss
Doug Putman says a bid to save Wilko was stymied as the former chair faces MPs over the collapse.
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Toxic gas putting millions at risk in Middle East, BBC finds
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Greeks broke promise not to raise Elgin Marbles, says No 10
11 minutes ago About sharing By Henry Zeffman, chief political correspondent, & Harrison Jones BBC News Downing Street believed it had assurances from the Greek government that their prime minister would not raise the subject of the Parthenon Sculptures on his visit to the UK. Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis told the BBC on Sunday that…
Teachers use AI for planning and marking, says report
1 hour ago About sharing Ben Merritt, head of modern foreign languages at a Sheffield school, used artificial intelligence to help with preparing content for a lesson By Hazel Shearing Education correspondent Teachers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to save time by “automating tasks”, says a government report first seen by the BBC. Adapting the…
First transatlantic flight using 100% green fuels to take off
1 hour ago About sharing The plane will fly from London Heathrow to New York’s JFK airport By Katy Austin Transport correspondent The first transatlantic flight powered only by sustainable fuels is due to take off on Tuesday morning. Operated by Virgin Atlantic, it will fly from London’s Heathrow to New York’s JFK airport at…
At least 20,000 annual UK cancer deaths avoidable, says charity
47 minutes ago About sharing The charity believes earlier diagnoses could help save thousands of lives By Michelle Roberts Digital health editor At least 20,000 cancer deaths a year could be avoided in the UK with a national commitment to invest in research and innovation, and fix the NHS, says Cancer Research UK. Progress is…
Parents ‘destroyed’ after baby’s death at Royal Sussex County Hospital
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Mum’s plea to stop filming violence in Scotland’s schools
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Sunak cancels Greek PM meeting in Elgin Marbles row
38 minutes ago About sharing By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News A diplomatic row has broken out between the British and Greek governments over the Elgin Marbles. The Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was due to meet Rishi Sunak in London, but No 10 cancelled the meeting at the last minute. A spokesman for…
James Cleverly issues Commons apology for ‘inappropriate language’
1 hour ago About sharing Watch: Cleverly apologises for ‘unparliamentary language’ By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News James Cleverly has apologised in the House of Commons for using “inappropriate language” about a Labour MP but denied he used a derogatory term to describe Stockton North. The home secretary has faced allegations he used a…