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Erica WitheringonDisability producer BBC Critics say a scheme that accredits employers as “Disability Confident” lacks accountability, despite reforms today. Changes to a flagship scheme that encourages firms to employ more disabled people don’t go far enough, campaigners say. Disability Confident, a voluntary employer scheme, was launched in 2016 to get …

Dr Martin added how the brain will “grab” at small things in these situations – such as comments from other players, nervous body language or awkward pauses – and convince themselves that they have solid evidence someone is a traitor or a faithful. He continued: “This can push people towards …

PA Media John Swinney said a protest outside an asylum hotel in Perth at the weekend was “really ugly” First Minister John Swinney has said he will consider introducing buffer zones around hotels housing asylum seekers in Scotland. It comes after a protest outside a hotel in Perth at the …

The WeChat channel 纽约移民记事网Documented (or the New York Immigrant Chronicle) is part newsfeed and part public service. The channel, run by the nonprofit newsroom Documented NYC, is filled with local news for Chinese speakers in New York: stories about healthcare and immigration arrests, but also information on local events like …

An electric vehicle charging point provider backed by Britain’s biggest high street banks is exploring a sale amid fears over the impact of the Treasury’s latest tax raid on the sector. Sky News has learnt that Trojan Energy, which is part-owned by the BGF, is working with advisers on a …

Giancarlo RinaldiSouth Scotland reporter David Murch/Montane Spine Race Men’s race winner Sebastien Raichon took nearly four days to reach the finish line in the Borders Runners have started to arrive at the finish line at the end of one of Britain’s most demanding endurance races, having faced “brutal” conditions after …

Ross County has accused a small number of its young fans of causing problems inside and outside its ground during home games. A flare was thrown on to the pitch in Dingwall after County scored its first goal in a 2-0 win over Partick Thistle on Friday night. The Championship …

Dave Harvey,West of England business and environment correspondentand Joe Skirkowski,West of England BBC Wayne Edge faces an extra £1,200 a month in business tax for his pub in the Forest of Dean Pub landlords are urging the government to avoid “sticking plaster” solutions in the battle over business rates. The …

Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood has told MPs she is open to including mandatory CCTV in new national guidelines for taxis. The government’s review of taxi licensing in England follows Baroness Casey’s report on grooming gangs, which identified taxis being used by offenders across the country and recommended tougher rules. At …

Danny FullbrookHertfordshire PA Media John Alford appeared in ITV drama London’s Burning Former London’s Burning and Grange Hill star John Alford has experienced a dramatic fall from fame. Once a familiar face on British television, Alford’s career has been overshadowed by criminal convictions. His latest, for sexual assaults on two …

There are a ton of laptops on the market at any given moment and almost all of those models are available in multiple configurations to match your performance and budget needs. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with options when looking for a new laptop, it’s understandable. To help simplify things for …

Harry FarleyPolitical correspondent Getty Images West Sussex is among the councils requesting an elections delay About a third of eligible councils in England have asked to postpone their elections due in May, according to BBC research. Last month ministers told 63 local authorities they would authorise delays to the polls …

Amelia Shone-AdamsBBC Wales Getty Images Van owners have admitted turning down jobs if it has meant leaving their van out of sight The back doors parked tightly against a tree and his house security camera trained on the driver’s side – this is Matthew Lasebikan’s daily ritual to protect his …

David Deans,Wales political reporter, Gareth Lewis,Wales political editorand Elliw Gwawr,Wales political correspondent Getty Images Lindsay Whittle won the Caerphilly by-election for Plaid Cymru, despite his party spending less than half than that of rival Richard Tunnicliffe’s Labour Welsh Labour spent twice as much as eventual winners Plaid Cymru during campaigning …

An amateur tennis player has netted himself a million-dollar prize after beating world number two Jannik Sinner. Jordan Smith, 29, beat the 24-year-old on his way to claiming the jackpot at the One Point Slam in Australia. The new format allows amateurs to compete with the best players over one-point …

Sarah Namjoo and Roja AssadiBBC Persian User generated content Protesters march through Kashani, Tehran, on 8 January Warning: This article contains graphic descriptions of death and injury Heading home after joining a protest in Tehran on 8 January, Reza put his arms around his wife Maryam to protect her. “Suddenly, …

Apple’s choice of Google’s Gemini to power the next version of Siri was just as expected as peanut butter mixing deliciously with chocolate. Early this week, Apple and Google put out a joint statement saying that the iPhone maker and the online search giant would partner to bring Siri into …

Douglas FraserScotland business and economy editor PA Media Shona Robison wants to see £1.5bn in efficiencies over three years Finance Secretary Shona Robison’s pre-election Budget has generated a range of headlines about quite minor changes. There are proposals for income tax efficiencies, measures targeted at private jets, and higher council …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! If you are tired of scam calls slipping through the cracks, federal regulators just took a meaningful step. The Federal Communications Commission finalized new penalties aimed at telecom companies that submit false, inaccurate or late information to a key anti-robocall system. The …

Reha Kansara and Ghoncheh HabibiazadBBC News and BBC Persian Getty Images The latest protests in Iran began at the end of December following the collapse of the currency but have widened into demands for political change Starlink has reportedly waived monthly subscription payments for users inside Iran after its government …