How satellite images are helping one country hand out cash
Togo has found a new way to send emergency cash to people struggling in the pandemic. …
Month: March 2021
‘I have put everything into my winery’
South Africa’s winemakers hope for a brighter future after a very tough 12 months. …
Can a VR headset or pot plant boost productivity?
From peloton bikes to teabags – how the corporate world is motivating home workers. …
Climate change: Net zero targets are ‘pie in the sky’
Indian minister lashes out at plans to cut emissions dramatically over the next three decades. …
Dragons’ Den: The hits, misses, and why investments fall through
Peter Jones and Sara Davies discuss the mechanics of the BBC One show ahead of its 18th series. …
Lockdown: Are people losing skills they’re not using?
Psychologists are studying whether people are losing skills because of lockdown. …
Why April is a big month for your finances
Lots of changes to household bills, tax and other elements of finances take place in the course of a week. …
Minimum wage rises for two million workers
Most low-paid workers will receive a pay rise, but those on furlough will miss out. …
Biden unveils ‘once in a generation’ spending plan
The $2tn investment plan is aimed at re-igniting US economic growth and fighting climate change. …
Tiger Woods crash: Los Angeles police determine the cause of golfer’s car accident
The details of what caused Tiger Woods’ car crash will only be released if the 15-time major winner gives permission for…
Derek Chauvin trial: New footage shows George Floyd pleading with officers
George Floyd can be heard telling officers, “I’m not a bad guy” in newly revealed bodycam footage. …
Covid: France schools to close under third lockdown
French schools will close for at least three weeks as part of new national restrictions. …
Covid 19: Inside the BioNTech vaccine factory in Germany
The BBC’s Jenny Hill has been given access to the factory producing millions of vaccine doses per week. …
‘You can’t tell victims what racism is’
What do some young black, Asian and ethnic minority people make of the latest report on race in the UK? …
How to Game on a Tight Budget
You don’t need to be rich to be knee-deep in great games to play. Here’s how to get more for way…
Specialized’s Turbo Como SL Is a Comfy, Lightweight Cruiser
The best way to make an electric bike easier to ride is to drop the weight by about 20 pounds….
Deliveroo shares tumble on stock market debut
Deliveroo shares close well below their expected price after big investors’ attitude to company soured. …
Sewage discharged into rivers 400,000 times in 2020
Waterways in England had sewage discharged into them for three million hours …