Business

Sweden is ‘no longer a country that cannot be trusted’

[ad_1] Jorn MadslienBusiness reporterSaabThe boss of Sweden's Saab, which makes the Gripen fighter, says it is now easier for it to win Nato dealsWar, cross-border conflict and geopolitical upheaval are rarely deemed good for business.Yet that appears to have been the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on two of the aggressor's neighbours to its west – Finland and Sweden.Not directly, of course. Rather, it was the two Nordic nations'
Politics

Starmer finds subtle way to deal with Team Trump

[ad_1] Week after week, there used to be a grim but poignant ritual at the start of Prime Minister's Question Time.The prime minister of the day would begin by acknowledging by name and by rank the British servicemen and women killed serving their country.But what happened this week was different.Not different in how it was done or the solemnity of the moment as MPs fell quiet and listened respectfully.But different
Politics

How big is the welfare budget and where might cuts fall?

[ad_1] PAChancellor Rachel Reeves has earmarked "several billion pounds" in draft spending cuts to welfare ahead of her Spring Statement, according to the BBC.When asked about the welfare budget, the Justice Secretary, Shabana Mahmood said: "Our current situation is unsustainable… we've seen a huge rise in that welfare budget."BBC Verify has examined this budget and where the cuts might fall.How big is the welfare budget?Before looking at where the welfare
Science/Nature

Mice experiment as step to create mammoth-like elephants

[ad_1] Colossal BiosciencesThe mice have been genetically modified to be hairierGenetically engineered woolly mice could one day help populate the Arctic with hairy, genetically modified elephants and help stop the planet warming.Those are the startling claims being made by a US company that said on Tuesday it had created mice with "mammoth-like traits". Colossal Biosciences' eventual goal is to engineer mammoth-like creatures that could help stop arctic permafrost from melting.Criticism
Education

Is the UK becoming less attractive for international students?

[ad_1] Simon Gilbert and Alix HattenstoneBBC NewsBBCJingwen Yuan has been unable to find work in the UK since graduating with a masters degreeThe UK has been one of the most popular destinations for international students in recent years - but is its appeal starting to fade?Home Office figures show UK sponsored study visas dropped by 31% – from 600,024 in 2023 to 415,103 in 2024 - and with this, money
Business

Why detecting methane is difficult but crucial work

[ad_1] Christine RoTechnology ReporterHelen GebregiorgisHandheld devices can detect methane and other gasesIn 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 presence of several gases. The devices look a bit like walkie-talkies.But they are equipped with sensors that reveal the extent of methane, turning this invisible gas into concrete numbers on
Science/Nature

Plane GPS systems are under sustained attack

[ad_1] BBCAs a Ryanair flight from London approached Vilnius, Lithuania, on 17 January, its descent was suddenly aborted. Just minutes from touching down, the aircraft's essential Global Positioning System (GPS) suffered an unexplained interference, triggering an emergency diversion.The Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 had already descended to around 850ft (259m) when the disruption occurred. Instead of landing, the plane was forced to climb back into the sky and divert nearly 400km
Health

‘I thought TV was talking to me’

[ad_1] Nathan Briant & PA MediaBBC NewsBarney Cokeliss/PA MediaHeston Blumenthal is known for experimental dishes, such as snail porridge and bacon and egg ice creamTV chef and restaurateur Heston Blumenthal said being sectioned was the "best thing" to have happened as he opened up about his bipolar symptoms.The 58-year-old, who was diagnosed with the condition in 2023 after being admitted to hospital, told BBC Breakfast how he once "hallucinated a