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Government to outline major overhaul of workers' rights
The deputy prime minister described a new bill as the "biggest upgrade to rights at work for a generation".
Reeves 'must find billions more' in time for Budget
Rachel Reeves needs another £16bn to meet pledges, says influential think tank the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
65 more women tell BBC of sexual abuse by Al Fayed
One says he personally stalked her while others say they were hired as domestic staff and sexually exploited.
The two forces at work on Biden-Netanyahu phone call
The US fears getting dragged into a war with Iran, while some Israelis want to deal it a body blow, Jeremy Bowen writes.
Chris Mason: What happens next after shock Tory leadership vote
Either Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick will be announced as the new Conservative leader on 2 November.
Explorer Shackleton’s lost ship as never seen before
A new 3D scan shows Endurance exactly as it is 3,000m down in Antarctica’s icy waters.
Eurovision failed to support us amid rows, winner says
Swiss singer Nemo says tensions over Israel's participation overshadowed the song contest in May.
Wildlife numbers fall by 73% in 50 years, global stocktake finds
Global wildlife populations have shrunk by an average of 73% in the past 50 years, data shows.
UK firm GSK to pay $2.2bn over Zantac cancer claims
The UK-based firm has reached agreements with law firms representing about 80,000, or 93%, of claimants.
Families criticise redacted report into disgraced surgeon
A heavily-redacted report on cases linked to surgeon Yaser Jabbar should be released in full, parents say.
Florida webcams show Hurricane Milton making landfall
Cameras in Fort Myers, Tampa and Sarasota have captured the storm making landfall.
Does the US have the money to respond to Milton?
Some Republicans claim the White House is prioritising funding for foreign countries over hurricane victims – what are the facts?
Why Milton is causing tornadoes in Florida
Multiple twisters have been reported - including on a popular interstate as cars were on the road
Biden condemns misinformation about hurricane
BBC Verify looks into claims made about the US government's response to Hurricane Helene.
Kylie Minogue: 'I told my team, I'm a despicable human being'
The pop star discusses backstage tensions, a surprise duet with Madonna and her love of word games.
The Papers: '£25bn tax bomb' and 'Tory fight veers right'
The potential cost of staving off austerity and the Tory leadership race dominate the papers.
Saoirse Ronan says WW2 film is 'incredibly relevant'
The world premiere of Sir Steve McQueen's Blitz will open the London Film Festival on Wednesday.
Labour's new deal for workers: A fight postponed?
The government is unveiling a boost for workers' rights - but many of them won't happen right away.
Why this US state is the 'granddaddy' needed to win White House
Pennsylvania is the lynchpin of the swing-state electoral firewalls for both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
Tesla to unveil Cybercab, its big bet on self-driving cars
Elon Musk will unveil a prototype for the long awaited robotaxi at a film studio in Hollywood.
Spain looks to immigrants to drive economy
Spain has seen a big rise in illegal immigration, but some say that the extra workers are needed.
'I was evicted and lost £20,000 in a rental scam'
Craig Spokes says he paid a year's rent upfront to a man falsely representing himself as a landlord.
'I had to give up my dog to find a home to rent'
Animal lovers are being forced to give up their pets in order to find somewhere to live.
Netflix bid to fit One Day plaque in Edinburgh condemned
A heritage watchdog says the planned plaque would be marking a show that was "no masterpiece".
The 91-year-old African president who keeps defying obituary-writers
Cameroon's Paul Biya, 91, has not been seen for about a month, sending the rumour mill into overdrive.
Fugitive father seen with children in NZ wilderness for first time in years
A search has been underway for Tom Phillips since he took his three children from their home in 2021.
Rekha at 70: Bollywood's timeless icon
Rekha has captured headlines and people's imaginations for decades while blazing a trail for others.
Auschwitz survivor honoured by King dies aged 100
Lily Ebert, taken to Auschwitz in 1944, spent her later years educating people about the Holocaust.
Mum told friend 'we will get done', murder trial hears
Chelsea Gleason-Mitchell told a friend she could not call police due to injuries, jurors hear.
Couple convicted of child cruelty after assault on boy
A couple are found guilty over an assault which left a young boy blind and brain damaged.
Human trafficking charges against Stagecoach tycoon are dropped
Dame Ann Gloag said the "malicious allegations" have been a devastating threat to her legacy.
'I had to give up my dog to find a home to rent'
Animal lovers are being forced to give up their pets in order to find somewhere to live.
'My anxiety's through the roof,' says woman who stayed at home for Milton
Chynna Perkins described her experiences to the BBC as a powerful storm bore down on her part of Florida.
Kate meets Southport families in surprise first visit since chemo
The Prince and Princess of Wales met bereaved families of children killed in a knife attack in Southport.
How will the changes to workers' rights affect you?
A major shake-up of workers' rights is on its way, but what impact will it have?
Letby emailed colleagues asking them to be supportive, inquiry hears
The nurse told colleagues she had been "exonerated" and asked them to be "supportive", an inquiry hears.
No, Hurricane Milton was not 'engineered'
Social media is awash with bogus claims that Hurricane Milton has been “engineered”. What are the facts?
Why Pennsylvania could hold the keys to the White House
The Keystone State is the lynchpin of the swing-state electoral firewalls for both campaigns.
Sue Gray will not attend summit in new regions role
The prime minister's ex-chief of staff will not immediately take up a new role as his regional envoy.
Fresh rise in mortgage rates predicted
Recent falls in rates could come to "an abrupt halt" in the next few days, according to brokers
BBC Weather fault forecasts hurricanes across world
"Don't be alarmed folks," says weather presenter Matt Taylor after a data glitch on the site.
My wife was everything, and depression took her, reflects ex-rugby star Hastings
The former rugby star has told how his wife struggled with depression for 20 years before her death last month.
Dinner plates and a single boot: Shackleton’s lost ship as never seen before
A new 3D scan shows Endurance exactly as it is 3,000m down in Antarctica’s icy waters.
Kylie Minogue on 'nasty' critics and how she kept every supportive cancer letter
The pop star discusses backstage tensions, a surprise duet with Madonna and her love of word games.
The two forces at work on Biden-Netanyahu phone call
The US fears getting dragged into a war with Iran, while some Israelis want to deal it a body blow, Jeremy Bowen writes.
Saoirse Ronan says WW2 film is 'incredibly relevant' in world of current conflicts
The world premiere of Sir Steve McQueen's Blitz will open the London Film Festival on Wednesday.
Nostalgic 1950s photos that were almost lost forever
A series of images from the era have emerged more than a decade after they were almost thrown away.
Officer 'sorry' for 'necessary' shooting, court told
A police officer who killed an unarmed man has told the Old Bailey he did it to save his own life.
Religious hate crime at record high, figures show
The Israel-Hamas war has led to an increase in antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents, the Home Office says.
South Korea's Han Kang wins Nobel Literature Prize
Han Kang is the first South Korean winner and only the 18th woman to win the Nobel literature prize.
Portugal tries to tempt under-35s with tax cuts
Luís Montenegro's centre-right government wants to dissuade young people from emigrating and encourage foreigners to settle in Portugal.
Russian strike kills eight in fresh attack on Ukrainian port
Russian missiles hit a container ship - the third attack on a civilian vessel in four days, officials say.
YouTuber Yung Filly charged with raping woman in Australia
The 29-year-old is best known for being part of the YouTube collective Beta Squad.
Zelensky meets Starmer as he seeks more support for war
It comes as the Ukrainian army prepares for a third winter since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.
Letby emailed colleagues 'asking for support'
The nurse told colleagues she had been "exonerated" and asked them to be "supportive", an inquiry hears.
Woman goes on trial accused of murdering her partner
The trial into the murder of a man in west Belfast has started at Coleraine Courthouse.
My wife was everything, and depression took her - Scott Hastings
The former rugby star has told how his wife struggled with depression for 20 years before her death last month.
Mum admits helping paedophile police officer son
Rebekah Edwards admits helping hide devices owned by her son Lewis, who was jailed for child abuse.
Bournemouth Echo
Pre-school shut by Ofsted as police investigate ‘criminal allegation’
A pre-school has been shut by Ofsted and a person has been arrested as police investigate a “criminal allegation” at the setting.
The Botanist to open next year, restaurant bosses confirm
THE Botanist will open next year, bosses at the restaurant chain have confirmed.
Gate closure to cars does "little - if any - damage" to Poole Park Railway
CLOSING Whitecliff gate to cars in Poole Park has done little – if any – damage to ticket sales on the miniature railway, figures show.
Poole could get its own town council - just five years after BCP merger
POOLE could be getting a town council in the not-too-distant future, councillors have said.
Public inquiry for Sandbanks Ferry price rises confirmed
A PUBLIC inquiry will be held to decide on the proposed price increases of the Sandbanks Ferry.
Changes made to Bournemouth Airport hand luggage rules
Passengers flying from Bournemouth Airport have been told to be aware of new changes to hand luggage rules.
Bournemouth vegetarian restaurant ranked in top one percent worldwide
ONE of Bournemouth’s favourite vegetarian eateries has been celebrated as among the top 1 per cent of restaurants worldwide.
Dorset MP demands bonus ban for water company bosses
MID Dorset and North Poole MP Vikki Slade has demanded a bonus ban for Wessex Water’s bosses following new Ofwat report.
‘You change a child’s life completely’: Couple celebrate 55 years of fostering
A COUPLE who has been fostering for 55 years were surprised with children from the past at their diamond wedding anniversary.
Scrapheap Challenge star hosts event at Dorset army camp
Scrapheap Challenge star Dick Strawbridge hosted a science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) challenge at an army camp.
In The Dock: Sex offenders and assaults at St Ann's Hospital
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
16 year old Bournemouth cellist reaches BBC Young Musician semi-finals
A YOUNG musician has made it to the BBC Young Musician semi-finals.
Building firm invests £2.4 million in area as part of 350-home development
A BUILDING firm has provided more than £2.4 million to fund improvements to facilities and infrastructure in Blandford St Mary and Blandford Forum.
Student named winner at prestigious art competition
A DORSET student is among the winners of a prestigious art competition for young people.
PHOTOS: Two outdoor saunas to open at beach
NEW outdoor saunas opening in Christchurch have experienced huge demand since bookings opened.
Law firm celebrates Legal 500 success
Dorset law firm Ellis Jones Solicitors has won top recognition in the independent global guide to high-quality legal services.
Holiday and cruise show hailed as 'huge success'
A HOLIDAY and cruise show held at Bournemouth Pavilion has been hailed as a huge success with record attendance.
Dorset Business Festival gets off to flying start
DORSET Business Festival got off to a flying start with a launch event featuring keynote speakers and backing for the British armed forces.
Thrill-seekers take part in 'world's first' pier-to-shore challenge for charity
THRILL-SEEKERS raised more than £4,000 during the self-proclaimed world’s first pier-to-shore challenge.
'Trick-or-treaters can cause distress for homeowners', warn police
TRICK-or-treaters have been asked to ‘be considerate of others’ when heading out for Halloween.
6 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are looking for loving new homes
The RSPCA Ashley Heath Animal Centre in Ringwood, Dorset has many pets, such as cats and dogs, looking for new homes
Chance to meet 'The Trailway Artist' at retirement home
Art enthusiasts are being invited to meet The Trailway Artist at a retirement home in Blandford St Mary.
Women's group reflects on busy few months at October meeting
CHRISTCHURCH Central WI has reflected on a busy few months at its October meeting.
Christchurch baker wowing judges on The Great British Bake Off
A CHRISTCHURCH baker is wowing the judges on popular TV show, The Great British Bake Off, as she stays another week.
Teenage girl ‘falls from footbridge’ with air ambulance called
An air ambulance helicopter is currently stationed on West Cliff Gardens.
Stolen digger taken through five borders across 1,200 miles
A digger that was stolen from Ferndown has been found more than 1,200 miles away in Poland.
Shop assistant punched in the neck and face by customer
A SHOPWORKER was punched in the face and neck several times in Bournemouth.
Large fight involving knives and golf clubs breaks out in residential area
A LARGE fight involving weapons and sports equipment broke out in a residential area of Bournemouth.
More than £400k of drugs seized in multi-agency operation across the south west
The operation ran from September 30 to October 6 and saw forces from Avon and Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire take part.
Apology from BBC after glitch predicts hurricane force winds in Dorset
There will not be a hurricane in Dorset BBC Weather has admitted after a technical glitch on its website
PICTURES: Large 15,000 tonne cruise ship docks in Port of Poole
Large cruise ship MS Hamburg arrived in the Port of Poole.
Chain ferry will be out of action for repairs
SANDBANKS Ferry will be out of action next month as it undergoes a refit.
Farm plan to use barns for festivals
A PURBECK farm has been told it will have to go through the full planning process if it wants to change the use of agricultural buildings for recreation uses, including festivals.
New roof approved for country park railway
FORMER dairy farm buildings, being used by the Moors Valley Railway as a station and storage, are to be altered with a new roof added.
BMW caught overtaking at 64mph in 30mph zone
A BMW was caught overtaking at 64mph in a 30mph zone.
'Ensure you know where your children are, who they are with and what they are doing'
POLICE have responded to multiple reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) in a residential area of New Milton.
Dorset PCC updates crime plan with a focus on tackling violence against women
Dorset Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner have made revisions to their crime plan, prioritising efforts to tackle violence against women.
The Puppini Sisters announce date at Poole venue
Close harmony vocal group The Puppini Sisters have announced a date in Poole.
Legendary indie rockers to bring tour to Bournemouth
Indie rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced a date in Bournemouth as part of a major UK and Ireland tour.
Pictures of when pop sensation stunned crowds at the Pavilion
Matchams, lay a former mansion house steeped in history. Once the county retreat of the esteemed Louis Nelson, this grand estate was destined for a transformation that would forever etch its name in the annals of southern nightclub culture.
'Picking up pet's poo isn't enough, you need to disinfect area'
Most dog owners clean up after their pet has defecated, but from what I have observed not well enough.
Do you stick to your shopping list? These are the UK's top 3 most wasted foods
The UK's top three most wasted foods are potatoes, bread and homemade and pre-made meals - this is how you can prevent food waste.
Princess of Wales makes surprise public appearance alongside Prince William
The Princess of Wales made a surprise visit to Southport today with Prince William to meet some of the family members of the Southport stabbing victims.
Government
Employment Rights Bill
A Bill to make provision to amend the law relating to employment rights; to make provision about procedure for handling redundancies; to make provision about the treatment of workers involved in the supply of services under certain public contracts; to provide for duties to be imposed on employers in relation to equality; to provide for the establishment of the School Support Staff Negotiating Body and the Adult Social Care Negotiating Body; to make provision about trade unions, industrial action, employers’ associations and the functions of the Certification Officer; to make provision about the enforcement of legislation relating to the labour market; and for connected purposes.
Formula 1
From F2 title contenders to karting proteges – Every F1 team’s young drivers and their prospects
As the new wave of rookies arriving into Formula 1 proves, academy programmes run by teams across the grid can play a key role in developing young talent.
'I was pretty emotional' – Lawson recalls the surreal moment that 'saved my career'
Liam Lawson has been recalling the moment that he found out he had been signed to the Red Bull Junior Team – and how the call ultimately saved his career, having been facing an uncertain future up until that point.
Horner makes Ronaldo comparison as Newey gets set for switch from Red Bull to Aston Martin
Christian Horner has reiterated his belief that Red Bull have enough “strength and depth” in the squad to remain successful without Adrian Newey, the team boss having compared the situation to Manchester United continuing to win when Cristiano Ronaldo left the club.
Russell reckons Antonelli will 'keep me on my toes' in 2025 as he outlines expectations for their partnership
George Russell is anticipating that his soon-to-be team mate Kimi Antonelli will keep him on his toes in 2025, with the Briton admitting that he is looking forward to the “new challenge” posed by the youngster’s arrival at Mercedes.
'That really hurt him' – Jock Clear on the Sainz performance that shocked Leclerc
Charles Leclerc’s driver coach Jock Clear has cited the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix as a turning point for the Monegasque, with his Ferrari team mate Carlos Sainz claiming an impressive victory at a race that Leclerc arrived at with “a lot of confidence”.
CHAMPIONS CLUB: How Norris and Piastri can join an exclusive group of title-winning McLaren drivers
McLaren recently moved to the top of the championship standings for the first time in a decade, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri combining to overcome rivals Red Bull. Will the pair ultimately end a constructors’ title drought stretching back to 1998? Here are the winning driver combinations they are set to join if so…
Lawson makes Red Bull test appearance ahead of F1 return at United States GP
Liam Lawson was back at the wheel of a Formula 1 car this week, with the New Zealander – who will replace Daniel Ricciardo at RB from the upcoming United States Grand Prix – taking part in a Pirelli tyre test.
Windows Central
HP’s 16-inch AI PC has been suspiciously discounted by $540, and there are less than 11 hours left to get it
HP is running a one-day-only sale on its HP Pavilion 16, which has a Core Ultra 7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. Its usual $1,100 is a tough sell, but at just $560, this laptop is a steal for anyone who needs an all-around productivity Windows 11 laptop. Just act fast.
Sea of Thieves will let you live out your Metal Gear Solid pirate fantasies with new stealth systems
Rare and Xbox Game Studios' Sea of Thieves is getting a deluge of new stealth systems, including crouching and disguises.
This is the lowest price we've ever seen the Xbox Series S gaming monitor accessory at — Grab it before this deal goes away at the end of Prime Day
Connecting the xScreen to your Xbox Series S turns your console into the perfect portable gaming machine. Right now, this wonderful accessory is on sale for Prime Day.
This special code will net you $20 off a Windows 11 Home OEM license, but only for a limited time!
If you're building a new PC and are in need of a legitimate Windows 11 Home license, this deal that nets you $20 off a Windows 11 Home OEM license!
The coolest thumb drive I've ever seen is actually an M.2 SSD, and it's down to a new low for today only
Buying removable storage usually means you need to choose between portability and speed, but the Tube T31 from SK hynix solves that problem. It hit a new low for Prime Day, but that ends tonight.
NVIDIA and MediaTek might be collaborating on a 3nm AI PC CPU that could potentially blow Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite out of the water — and it reportedly tapes out later this month
MediaTek and NVIDIA are reportedly working together on developing a cutting-edge 3nm AI PC CPU. It's slated to enter the tape-out phase of production later this month and is expected to enter mass production late next year.
Ain't nobody got money for Steam Deck or ROG Ally, Xbox on-the-go gaming is far more affordable with Razer Kishi V2 — You can grab it at a discount while this Prime Day deal lasts
The Razer Kishi V2 is a mobile gaming controller that connects to your phone. It's much cheaper than PC gaming handhelds and lets you play Xbox Cloud games more easily. Right now, it's on sale for Prime Day.
I found the perfect ergonomic keyboard, and my wrists thank me for it
The Logitech K860 is comfortable, reliable, and reduces wrist strain and fatigue. Thanks to an Anti-Prime Day deal, you can grab it at a great price.
OpenAI reportedly wants to buy its 'freedom' through a for-profit restructuring ticket to keep hostile takeovers and outside interference from the likes of Microsoft at arm's length
OpenAI is reportedly restructuring its business model into a public benefit corporation, that will keep hostile takeovers and outside interference at bay.
Intel Core Ultra 200S desktop AI processors promise "groundbreaking power efficiency" as Arrow Lake targets creative PC gamers
Intel unveils its new range of Core Ultra 200S desktop processors, translating everything it achieved with AI PCs to Arrow Lake S and HX.
Bing is down, potentially affecting dozens of users
Bing is down, preventing people from being able to use one of Google's only search rivals.
Nobel Prize winner claims former OpenAI Chief Scientist fired Sam Altman because he "is much less concerned with AI safety than profits" — and suggests superintelligence might be on the horizon: "We have maybe 4 years left"' before human extinction
Nobel Prize winner and physicist gives former OpenAI Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever a hat tip for his contributions to developing safe AI and firing Sam Altman for his missteps, including focusing on generating focus and abandoning the firm's founding mission.
Windows 11 bug steals 8.63GB of storage space that you can't get back
An issue with the Windows 11 2024 Update leaves 8.63GB of files on your PC that you can't delete, even if you try to use Storage Sense.
Linus Tech Tips told me to buy this $40 ergonomic PC wrist rest accessory, but does it actually work? It didn't for me, but it might for you.
Deltahub Carpio 2.0 PC wrist rest review: Famed tech-tuber Linus Tech Tips personally endorsed this $40 wrist rest accessory, but is it worth it? I've been using it for two weeks and have ultimately found that it falls short of its promises (at least for me).
Windows on Chromebooks is set for an early grave, but Windows apps on ChromeOS hold onto the mantle
Parallels for ChromeOS will reportedly be discontinued in the near future. Google has an alternative offering, but it's not the same as running a virtual desktop.
The Diablo 4 Lilith Cable Guy may not be a Prime Day deal — but as the spawn of a Prime Evil, she’ll still take your soul
The Lilith Cable Guy from EXG Gaming is an 8.5-inch tall Diablo-themed device holder that can cradle your Xbox, PS5 controllers, and smartphones with ease. It’s Lilith’s first outing as a Cable Guy, and her menacing design offers a wicked departure from the usual cute styles.
This Diablo 4 Spiritborn build is so insanely OP — you should probably play it now before Blizzard nerf it
Diablo players are all talking about this Spiritborn Eagle Evade build that is eclipsing other builds in the game, if you want to play it too here's how you get all the gear you need.
I connected my phone to Windows 11, and now I can't imagine working without it.
On Windows 11, you can connect your phone to your computer to access your notifications, messages, calls, pictures, and more. You can even use your phone's camera as a webcam for your device, and in this guide, I'll explain how.
Laffgaff
Which widely recognized company was originally called ‘Cadabra’?
Amazon.
Prefer Math
People often ask me why I prefer to teach math instead of English. I tell them it's because fractions speak louder than verbs.
Itsfoss
FOSS Weekly #24.41: elementary OS 8 Features, Thunderbird Tips, NotebookLM, Open Source Internships and More
Thunderbirds threads handling tips among other new stuff.