Duden (pictured), which is similar to the Oxford English Dictionary, has scrapped the masculine form of nouns to be used to describe whole professions [Stock image] Germany‘s most influential dictionary has stirred debate by issuing guidance to make the language more gender neutral. Duden, which is similar to the Oxford English Dictionary, has scrapped the … Read more
Fortnum & Mason has axed the sale of its ‘torture in a tin’ foie gras after decades of pressure from stars including Sir Roger Moore, Joanna Lumley and Ricky Gervais. The luxury department store based in Piccadilly, London, will stop purchasing the controversial food product as part of a decision made last year. Jars of … Read more
The BBC has axed editorial director Kamal Ahmed and four other posts from its news board in a ‘modernisation’ plan – despite pledging to increase diversity last year. An £80 million savings plan saw the job cuts announced by the broadcaster this afternoon. It said it was ‘restructuring’ the board as part of ‘plans to modernise … Read more
The BBC has axed editorial director Kamal Ahmed and four other posts from its news board in a ‘modernisation’ plan – despite pledging to increase diversity last year. An £80 million savings plan saw the job cuts announced by the broadcaster this afternoon. It said it was ‘restructuring’ the board as part of ‘plans to modernise … Read more
Totally Wild is CANCELLED: Channel 10 axes long-running children’s TV show after almost 30 years on the air By Louise Starkey For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:54 GMT, 3 February 2021 | Updated: 04:54 GMT, 3 February 2021 Channel 10 has axed children’s program Totally Wild after almost 30 years on the air. The network … Read more
This Morning axes its on-screen psychologist after she posted tweets vowing to ignore Covid rules Emma Kenny appeared on This Morning up to three times a week over past year She provoked controversy with her public outbursts over Covid-19 tier system Chiefs are thought to have worried posts may have attracted Ofcom’s attention By Katie … Read more
Budget airline Norwegian axes its long-haul network, leading to 1,100 job losses at Gatwick Airport The carrier said it will operate a ‘simplified business structure’ Its entire Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet has been grounded since March 2020 Customers with affected bookings will be contacted by the airline and refunded By City & Finance Reporter for … Read more
Premier Inn owner Whitbread axes 1,500 jobs as sales plunge due to coronavirus restrictions – but it says cuts are less than expected By City & Finance Reporter for the Daily Mail Published: 21:46 GMT, 14 January 2021 | Updated: 21:46 GMT, 14 January 2021 Whitbread has confirmed it has axed 1,500 jobs as sales … Read more
Fifty MPs have demanded the BBC axe an ‘extremely irresponsible’ show about puppy breeding, which had the working title ‘Will My Puppies Make Me Rich?’ The controversial programme, renamed Britain’s Puppy Boom – Counting the Cost, will explore the rise of puppy breeding as a business among ‘aspirational, social media savvy’ Britons. A number of animal … Read more
Invesco axes boss of Japanese funds in big shake-up in the wake of Woodford’s downfall Invesco is axeing veteran fund manager Paul Chesson Invesco said Chesson was leaving ‘by mutual consent’ Move is part of a review of the business to slash costs as its funds underperform By Emma Dunkley For The Mail On Sunday … Read more