The UK’s longest-serving female minister is leaving the Welsh Parliament next year. Social Justice Secretary Jane Hutt, 75, has enjoyed an almost unbroken cabinet run in various roles, since powers were devolved from Westminster to Wales in 1999. The Labour Vale of Glamorgan Senedd member has announced she will stand down from Cardiff Bay at […]
Getty Images Apple is taking the unprecedented step of removing its highest level data security tool from customers in the UK, after the government demanded access to user data. Advanced Data Protection (ADP) means only account holders can view items such as photos or documents they have stored online through a process known as end-to-end […]
Chris Page BBC News Ireland correspondent ‘Oldest horse’ has benefited from good food, exercise and good genetics There’s no better way for the horse believed to be the oldest in the UK to celebrate her 46th birthday than with a bit of cake. For birthday girl Roana, and stablemates Tinkerbell and Barnaby in County Down, […]
The good, bad and puzzling Corporate leaders and investors expected a bit of volatility to accompany President Trump’s second term. In many ways, that’s exactly what has happened one month in, with the radical cutting of the federal government, threats of trade wars and more. But amid a flurry of unexpected announcements — talks over […]
Plans to allow English whisky makers to use the term “single malt” have led to a backlash by Scottish distilleries and politicians. Under proposals being considered by the UK government, “single malt English whisky” could be used for the spirit made by a single distillery in England. However, the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) said it […]
Together, they explored the evolving landscape of Abu Dhabi’s sports industry, including investment trends and future growth opportunities. It was followed by an in-depth feature interview with Melissa Moncada—Founder and CEO, Aurora Rise Group; Executive Vice Chairwoman, Colnago. She shared insights about the challenges and triumphs of women in cycling, emphasising the strides made in […]
French star and reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the rest of the season with a blood clot in his right shoulder, the San Antonio Spurs announced Thursday. The team said it discovered a deep vein thrombosis — a blood clot — upon Wembanyama’s return from All-Star weekend in […]
“How high is up?” When Mark Woodbury became Universal’s theme park chief in 2022, he pressed his lieutenants to answer that question. The former architect was not referring to a roller coaster incline. Universal’s parks had already become a surprise growth engine for NBCUniversal, but Mr. Woodbury saw an even bigger opportunity to lift the […]
NTS The fly has now been found at three lochs in the Cairngorms, but nowhere else in the UK A rare species of fly has been found at a new site high in the Cairngorms mountains. Arctic wave dancers, whose scientific name is Wiedemmania simplex, have been recorded at Lochain Uaine. The small loch is […]
Feb 20, 2025, 10:45 PM ET Concacaf has disciplined referee Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava for requesting Lionel Messi’s autograph after Inter Miami CF’s Concacaf Champions Cup win over Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday night at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City. After the final whistle, the referee approached Messi and seemed to ask for his […]