Ford to boost F-150 Lightning production capacity to 80,000 per year
Sept 16 (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Thursday it would boost its F-150 Lightning production capacity to 80,000 per year due to strong demand…
Facebook cracks down on German anti-COVID restrictions group over ‘social harm’
Sept 16 (Reuters) – Facebook (FB.O) has removed a network of accounts linked to an anti-COVID restrictions movement in Germany as it announced a new crackdown on…
GM extends EV Bolt production halt to mid-October
A close-up view of the Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle logo is seen at Stewart Chevrolet in Colma, California, U.S., October 3, 2017. REUTERS/Stephen Lam WASHINGTON, Sept 16…
El Salvador’s bitcoin adoption has “immediate implications” for rating – S&P Global
A representation of cryptocurrency Bitcoin is seen in this illustration taken August 6, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo/File Photo/File Photo/File Photo LONDON, Sept 16 (Reuters) – El Salvador’s…
BBC director-general defends appointment of Jess Brammar
The BBC director-general has defended the appointment of Jess Brammar, saying it would be “dangerous” if someone’s past tweets could rule them out of a job. Ms…
Divine intervention: Archbishop’s family ‘tick him off’ for his bad habits on recycling day
Given the bewildering array of different coloured bins which our rubbish has to be sorted into, it’s not surprising that even the most environmentally conscious households sometimes…
Prince Andrew suffers setback in sex assault case as judge refuses to unseal document
‘No basis’ to obtain the document However, Judge Preska was cutting in her response, stating there was “no basis” for him to obtain the document for a…
Dinamo Zagreb 0-2 West Ham: Michail Antonio and Declan Rice seal opening-night Europa League win for Hammers
Michail Antonio and Declan Rice were on target as West Ham claimed a flawless 2-0 victory at Dinamo Zagreb in their Europa League opener. On what was…
Rolls-Royce and BAE set to benefit after Australia spurns French submarines
Working out the requirements for the design is likely to last 18 months, according to the Ministry of Defence. Although details are unclear, insiders say that would…
All Out Politics podcast: Cabinet Reshuffle: Removal and renewal
Adam Boulton and guests discuss the ins and outs of the Prime Minister’s reshuffle and asses what they mean for Boris Johnson’s government as he looks to…
Climate change stopping soldiers from training, warns military’s green tsar
The military’s green tsar has said climate change is stopping soldiers from exercises as it is increasingly “too hot to train”. Lt Gen Nugee, who advises the…
Piers Morgan joining new channel talkTV where he will present ‘global show’
Piers Morgan has revealed his next presenting job will be for new television channel talkTV – which is being set up by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp. The…
There is a new Cold War in the Pacific, however much diplomats try to deny it
The new Australian submarine fleet is hardly going to thwart an invasion of Taiwan or the Spratly islands. But they do have a greater range and can remain submerged…
John Lewis looks to flats and financial services for its post-retail future
More ships to deliver Christmas tidings John Lewis has hired a fleet of ships to deliver Christmas stock on time after it cut half-year losses to £29m….
New York: Man shot after gunman ‘targets diners’ outside restaurant
A man was shot in the leg while having dinner in New York during an armed robbery, according to police. The victim was eating outside at the…
Brexit red tape bonfire to scrap driving licence cards and share certificates
Physical driving licences face the axe and farmers may be allowed to spray pesticides from drones as part of a package of post-Brexit regulatory reforms. A string…
John Lewis charters ships to navigate Christmas supply disruption and warns on price pressures
The owner of John Lewis and Waitrose has said it has chartered extra ships to help navigate the distribution disruption being seen across the industry in the…
Piers Morgan signs up for Rupert Murdoch’s new channel TalkTV
Mr Murdoch, the executive chairman of News Corp, said: “Piers is the broadcaster every channel wants but is too afraid to hire. Piers is a brilliant presenter,…
Pussycat Doll Kimberley Wyatt says she hopes ‘drama’ surrounding Nicole Scherzinger’s lawsuit goes away ahead of reunion tour
Pussycat Dolls star Kimberley Wyatt has said that she hopes the “drama” currently surrounding the band’s reunion tour gets resolved, so that she can “go and live…
Meg Mathews: What I wish I could tell my 40-year-old self about the menopause
Since 2018, Meg Mathews has been one of the UK’s foremost menopause campaigners, determined to use her profile to end the stigma surrounding it. In her column…
Frankie MacRitchie: Boy, nine, killed by dog after being left alone with animal suffered ‘devastating injuries’, inquest told
A nine-year-old boy suffered “devastating and extensive” injuries as he was mauled to death by a family friend’s dog after being left alone in a caravan with…
The rules for a successful midlife marriage reboot
Here are some things worth noting about midlife midpoint marriage: it’s for people who have been married for 25 years plus, who were thinking about booking a post-lockdown,…
Sir Elton John: Singer delays European and UK tour dates due to hip injury
Sir Elton John has delayed his upcoming European and UK tour dates so he can have an operation on his injured hip following a fall. The 74-year-old…
Nadine Dorries planning a war on ‘crackpot’ BBC programming
He has also repeatedly suggested ministers should explore a new funding model for the BBC – replacing the licence fee with a subscription model akin to streaming…
Why Harry ‘leaning in’ to Meghan isn’t the picture of equality he thinks it is
Here is our high-ranking, much-loved Royal who dedicated 10 years to the Army, rising to the rank of Captain and undertaking two tours of Afghanistan, projecting an…