4 d. ago ‘The last bastion before collapse’ – Louvre museum closed as workers begin strike

Crisis-hit Paris institution still reeling from jewel heist in dispute over staffing, renovations and ticket price risesThe crisis-hit Louvre museum in Paris was closed on Monday as workers began a strike to demand urgent renovations and staffing increases, and protested against a rise in ticket prices for most non-EU visitors, including British and American tourists.The world’s most-visited museum – which has had a difficult few months after a jewel heist, a damaging water leak and safety fears over a gallery ceiling – could face days of partial or total closure at one of its busiest times of the year if many of its 2,100-strong workforce vote to continue striking this week. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Louvre museum in Paris faces closure this week as unions call strike

Weeks after jewel heist, world’s most visited museum in dispute over staffing, renovations and ticket price risesTrade unions at the crisis-hit Louvre museum in Paris will begin a strike on Monday to demand urgent renovations and staffing increases, and to protest against a rise in ticket prices for most non-EU visitors, including British and American tourists.The world’s most-visited museum – which has had a difficult few months after a jewel heist, a damaging water leak and safety fears over a gallery ceiling – could face days of partial or total closure at one of its busiest times of the year if many of its 2,100-strong workforce vote to continue striking. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Troubled Louvre museum in Paris faces disruption as unions call strike

Weeks after jewel heist, world’s most visited museum in dispute over staffing, renovations and ticket price risesTrade unions at the crisis-hit Louvre museum in Paris will begin a strike on Monday to demand urgent renovations and staffing increases, and to protest against a rise in ticket prices for most non-EU visitors, including British and American tourists.The world’s most-visited museum – which has had a difficult few months after a jewel heist, a damaging water leak and safety fears over a gallery ceiling – could face days of partial or total closure at one of its busiest times of the year if many of its 2,100-strong workforce vote to continue striking. Continue reading...

Events

7 d. ago 27 grants will inspire more young people into tech across Scotland

“The ever-increasing need for these skills across multiple sectors means demand still unfortunately significantly outweighs supply” – Kraig Brown, Digital Xtra

Science

8 d. ago Fake Labubu raid as hundreds of toys seized from shops in Scottish Highlands

Fakes have become increasingly popular due to the high demand and scarcity of the originals.

Politics

8 d. ago Scramble for flu jabs sweeps Britain as people struggle to find appointments and are turned away by pharmacies: Health chief warns, 'be prepared to travel or try multiple places'

A pharmacy leader has warned that Britons may need to travel out of their local areas to get their flu vaccination as chemists struggle to cope with an increase in demand.

Events

9 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council leader calls for Scottish Government to provide additional funding to plug £34.639m budget gap

Councillor Jim Logue responded to COSLA’s budget campaign by calling for increased financing to address escalating demand pressures.

Economics

2 w. ago Dog Prices 2025: Here are the 10 most expensive breeds of adorable dog to buy

Demand for dogs has increased massively in recent years, meaning that prices for some breeds have rocketed.

Economics

2 w. ago Government issues 'out of stock' alert in update on ADHD medication shortage

The shortage has been caused by manufacturing issues and increased global demand

Politics

2 w. ago First look inside South London leisure centre after £17m refurb as council approves rebuild of another

First look inside South London leisure centre after £17m refurb as council approves rebuild of another  My London

Economics

3 w. ago Increased demand for Prestwick Leisure Centre after £3.6m refurb

Recent figures show the positive impact of the upgraded facilities, with memberships and attendance increasing beyond pre-refurbishment levels.

Economics

3 w. ago ‘It’s hell for us here’: Mumbai families suffer as datacentres keep the city hooked on coal

As Mumbai sees increased energy demand from new datacenters, particularly from Amazon, the filthiest neighbourhood in one of India’s largest cities must keep its major coal plantsEach day, Kiran Kasbe drives a rickshaw taxi through his home neighbourhood of Mahul on Mumbai’s eastern seafront, down streets lined with stalls selling tomatoes, bottle gourds and aubergines–and, frequently, through thick smog.Earlier this year, doctors found three tumours in his 54-year-old mother’s brain. It’s not clear exactly what caused her cancer. But people who live near coal plants are much more likely to develop the illness, studies show, and the residents of Mahul live a few hundred metres down the road from one. Continue reading...

Politics

4 w. ago Should children really take CBD gummies to treat their ADHD? Companies report a huge increase in demand from desperate parents

With her teenage son unable to concentrate or still his mind enough to fall asleep, and his behaviour spiralling at school, Sarah Thomas became desperate for a solution.

Society