3 h. ago 'Lessons learned' says Falkirk Council as final legionella report published

After an 'unacceptable' audit in 2023, procedures to test for diseases like legionella have been improved

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6 h. ago BBC says it failed staff and chances to stop Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood but insists it saw no evidence of predatory sexual behaviour

An independent report commissioned in 2022 was published today and revealed there was a 'considerable body of evidence' that the broadcaster failed to investigate fully.

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30 h. ago Chinese fishing fleets using North Korean forced labour in potential breach of sanctions, report claims

Report by Environmental Justice Foundation has found evidence that at least 12 Chinese fishing vessels had employed North Korean crew between 2019 and 2024Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastChinese fishing fleets are allegedly using North Korean forced labour, a potential breach of international sanctions, with workers allegedly kept at sea for up to a decade, according to a new report by the UK-based Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF).The report, published on Monday, has identified at least 12 Chinese deep-water fishing vessels that employed North Korean crew between 2019 and 2024. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Warning issued to anyone who pays for things using their mobile phone

In a report published by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR), the number of card payments made using "digital wallets" such as Apple Pay and Google Pay has more than tripled in the past few years

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4 d. ago Ja Morant the Memphis player burglarized by group targeting pro athletes, report says

A published report says two-time NBA All-Star Ja Morant is the Memphis Grizzlies player whose home was burglarized by the men charged with orchestrating break-ins at the homes of prominent professional athletes around the country

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6 d. ago EU overhaul of farming strategy ignores vital green proposals, campaigners warn

The report promises better pay and protections for farmers, but environmentalists say it will not help restore nature or assure food securityEuropean farmers will face fewer rules and less foreign competition, a new vision for agriculture promises, as environmental campaigners warn that key green proposals have been ignored.The EU’s new farming strategy will overhaul the sector with targeted financial support, stricter import standards and a shift from “conditions to incentives” in the green strings attached to its vast subsidy scheme, according to the report published on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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