Today the media are looking for scapegoats, but 20 years ago they helped facilitate the disastrous interventionEveryone is to blame for the catastrophe in Afghanistan, except the people who started it. Yes, Joe Biden screwed up by rushing out so chaoti…
Ikea goes glam rock with Zandra Rhodes collaboration
British fashion designer teams up with Swedish furniture chain after being inspired by lockdownCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageIt may be difficult to unpack, but shoppers could soon find the no-frills minimalism of Ikea has …
NHS Covid pass still not recognised in some EU countries
British tourists facing difficulties following delay in linking NHS Covid pass to EU’s systemCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageBritish tourists face difficulties in proving their vaccine status in Europe following a delay in l…
Uber rival Didi Chuxing suspends plans for UK and Europe launch
Company won licences for Manchester and Sheffield but faces pressure from Chinese governmentChinese Uber rival Didi Chuxing has reportedly suspended plans to launch in the UK and Europe, as the ride-hailing company faces pressure from authorities in it…
McDonald’s runs out of milkshakes due to ‘supply chain issues’
Shortage of lorry drivers reportedly to blame for issue affecting 1,250 outlets in England, Scotland and WalesMilkshakes are off the menu at McDonald’s in England, Scotland and Wales, leaving customers definitely not “lovin’ it” after supply chain issu…
Power station firms to pay £6m after breaking market manipulation laws
Companies inaccurately reported how much energy Carrington plant near Manchester was able to supplyTwo companies linked to a UK power station capable of supplying up to 1m homes are to pay £6m after breaking market manipulation laws.For more than a yea…
Afghanistan: G7 leaders to seek unity on Taliban as deadline for evacuation looms
Group of world leaders expected to discuss fraught evacuation deadline, sanctions and human rightsAfghanistan – latest updatesG7 leaders will be under pressure to present a united front at an emergency summit on Afghanistan on Tuesday despite public di…
Trees should be planted without plastic guards, says UK study
Woodland Trust and National Trust trial sustainable alternatives to plastic protection for millions of saplingsPlanting trees without plastic tree guards should be standard practice, a UK study has found, as leading conservation charities and landowner…
Relax with D&G? Not when it didn’t have me covered
D&G cancelled five visits to repair my washing machine, making a mockery of its catchphraseFor several years we have paid Domestic & General £7.99 per month to insure our Electrolux washing machine against the cost of breakdown and accidental d…
Police failing to impose orders on men accused of abuse, watchdog finds
Investigation finds lack of understanding of how to use measures to protect womenPolice are failing to impose restraining orders or bail conditions on men accused of rape, domestic abuse, harassment and stalking, a watchdog has found, placing women and…