Zero hour contract ban to include agency workers
Agency workers will be included in a ban on “exploitative” zero hour contracts as part of ammendments to the government’s employment reform bill, the BBC understands. The new rules will…
Why detecting methane is difficult but crucial work
In and around Washington DC, volunteers and activists have been walking through streets and homes to see how healthy the air is. They’re armed with industry-grade monitors that detect the…
Ireland’s O’Mahony happy to bow out on his terms
Peter O’Mahony won his 112th Ireland cap against Wales last month Former Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony says he wanted to retire before falling out of the national selection reckoning. The…
Cheltenham race named in honour of Princess Royal
The Princess Royal shared a joke with trainer Nicky Henderson at last year’s Festival The National Hunt Chase at this month’s Cheltenham Festival has been permanently named in honour of…
‘Like a bearded torpedo!’ – Williamson takes stunner to dismiss Jadeja
There was an error New Zealand’s Kane Williamson takes a brilliant diving catch at backward point to dismiss Ravindra Jadeja for 16, leaving India on 223-7 in their ICC Men’s…
Donovan wants Crocker rematch after controversial loss
Referee Marcus McDonnell disqualified Donovan at the end of the eighth round Paddy Donovan says he has already requested a rematch after his controversial disqualification in an IBF world title…
Rail fare rise ‘piles on misery’, campaigners say
The latest increase in rail fares in England and Wales is set to pile “further misery on hard-pressed households”, a campaign group has said. From Sunday, regulated rail fares in…
FA Cup rewind: Fulham’s minute of madness against Man Utd
This video can not be played As Fulham travel to Old Trafford to play Manchester United in the FA Cup, BBC Sport looks back at an eventful 2023 quarter-final between…
Malard ‘sits the goalkeeper down’ to give Man Utd lead
There was an error Melvine Malard rounds off a flowing move by wrong-footing goalkeeper Janina Leitzig and slotting home to give Manchester United a 1-0 lead over Leicester City in…
Naidoo beats England’s Canter in SA Open play-off
Dylan Naidoo finished second at the Mauritius Open in December South Africa Open final standings -14 D Naidoo (SA), L Canter (Eng) Naidoo wins after first play-off hole -13 M…