That fear of migrants "taking jobs" became particularly pressing in 2004, when the European Union (of which Britain was a member) took in ten new members, most of them former communist states of Eastern Europe. Because of the EU's free movement rules, it gave any citizen of those countries the right to move here - and the UK was one of just three member nations to open its doors to unrestricted and immediate freedom of movement.
But concerns are being increasingly raised about potential fire risks, because of the lithium within the batteries, which can cause an explosion when it overheats.A fire at a small BESS site in Liverpool in 2020 took fire crews 59 hours to extinguish, whilst
was left to burn on the advice of fire experts.Buck said people in Rushall had been "terrified" and were losing sleep since being told of the plans for land on the outskirts of their village."There's a high risk of them catching fire."
Fellow villager Nigel Webber said he "wanted to be able to support" a renewable energy project, but was deeply concerned about how emergency services could access such a development in a remote area."We're talking about one of the most dangerous, volatile, reactive elements on the planet."
Spain-based Elmya said the Dodd's Wood site would be able to store enough power for 60,000 homes for up to three days and "would make a significant contribution to energy security"
With 900MW capacity and batteries housed in 1,035 large containers, it would be significantly bigger than existing sites likeThe BBC's director general Tim Davie, said in a statement: "Gary has acknowledged the mistake he made. Accordingly, we have agreed he will step back from further presenting after this season.
"Gary has been a defining voice in football coverage for the BBC for over two decades. His passion and knowledge have shaped our sports journalism and earned him the respect of sports fans across the UK and beyond. We want to thank him for the contribution he has made."Lineker said: "Football has been at the heart of my life for as long as I can remember – both on the pitch and in the studio.
"I care deeply about the game, and about the work I've done with the BBC over many years. As I've said, I would never consciously repost anything antisemitic – it goes against everything I stand for."However, I recognise the error and upset that I caused, and reiterate how sorry I am. Stepping back now feels like the responsible course of action."