Sophie Lloyd disguised herself as a man to join the Magic Circle in 1991, when female magicians were not allowed membership.
Month: April 2025
Millions of vapes seized in illegal trade crackdown
Single-use vapes are among the main driving forces of the black market, the BBC is told.
Shein and Temu tax-free parcels rule under review
Retailers argue that cheap foreign rivals are undercutting business using a tax-free status on small parcels.
Bereaved parents demand tech firms ‘protect children’
Four families who believe social media had a role in the death of their children are protesting in New York.
Exhausted hospital staff putting patients at risk, says watchdog
NHS safety body wants a focus on staff fatigue as it warns of mistakes and impaired decision-making.
Ed Miliband ‘considering’ regional energy pricing
Ed Miliband says “zonal pricing” or reformed national pricing are the only available options to overhaul the energy market.
Baby ‘born twice’ after rare cancer surgery
Lucy’s son was “born twice” as she underwent a five-hour surgery to treat ovarian cancer.
Water firms admit sewage monitoring damaging public trust
The industry says powers to self-monitor water quality should be handed back to the regulator.
‘Our daughters will be with us’, say dads of Southport victims running London Marathon
David Stancombe and Sergio Aguiar tell BBC daughters will be with them in spirit during London race.
Kneecap say statement at Coachella ‘not aggressive’ after criticism
Kneecap ended their performance at the California music festival with pro-Palestinian messages.
