COP25 island nation in ‘fight to death’
Matt McGrath Environment correspondent, Madrid COP25: What you need to know about the climate conference The president of an island nation on the frontline of climate change says it is in a “fight to the death” after freak waves inundated the capital. Powerful swells averaging 5m (16ft) washed across the capital of the Marshall Islands, […]
‘We could end up with no business or savings’
Daniel Thomas and Kevin Peachey Business reporters Andy Shaw Andy Shaw (left) and his business partner Jake say their firm is at risk Andy Shaw, 57, has built up a painting and decorating firm with his brother-in-law Jake, but has now seen work dry up owing to the coronavirus lockdown. “We could come out of […]
‘Ping peril’ and pupils isolating ‘needless’
Getty Images People working in key parts of the food industry are now exempt from isolation rules “Ping rules change to end the UK’s shutdown” is the headline on the front of the i, as it reports on the update to self-isolation rules for thousands of critical workers in England. The Daily Express hails it […]
CO2 supply fears re-emerge as CF Fertilisers plant halts production
Getty Images Carbon dioxide is widely used in the meat industry One of the UK’s major fertiliser plants will halt production raising concerns it could lead to a shortage of carbon dioxide (CO2) for the food and drink industry. CF Fertilisers said soaring energy costs made production “uneconomical” at its ammonia plant near Middlesbrough. Its […]
US court rules Uber and Lyft workers are contractors
Annabelle Liang Business reporter Uber A US court has ruled that “gig” economy giants including Uber and Lyft can continue treating their workers as independent contractors in the state of California. Labour groups and some workers had opposed the measure, saying it robbed them of rights like sick leave. The firms say the proposition protects […]
Calories on menus ‘will cost thousands of pounds’
Esyllt Carr Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images Restaurants say plans to display the calorie content of food on menus in England should be delayed while the sector recovers from the pandemic. There are fears that the move will add extra costs to businesses at a time when they are least able to afford it. […]
On the trail of the live calf export lorries
‘Some mothers will bawl for days’ Investigating the controversial world of the calf export trade was never going to be easy. I knew I would have to try to examine every part of the entire supply chain, from source right the way through to sale. Part of that supply chain is the incredible journeys the […]
Children ‘exceed recommended sugar limit by age 10’
Michelle Roberts Health editor, BBC News online Getty Images Children in the UK exceed the maximum recommended sugar intake for an 18-year-old by the time they are 10, according to experts. This is based on their total sugar consumption from the age of two, says Public Health England (PHE). Children consume much more than they […]
How lockdown is being lifted across Europe
Getty Images Face masks are an increasingly common sight throughout Europe Across Europe, lockdown measures are being lifted cautiously, in phases. Businesses are reopening and many children are back in school. Many of Europe’s internal borders opened again in mid-June. Then the EU lifted external borders to some nations on 1 July, although member states […]
The changing face of UK industrial estates
Nick Hartley BBC Wales News Nick Hartley/BBC Restaurants, cafes and even bars can be now be found in spaces traditionally linked to industry When the UK’s first industrial estates appeared in the 1930s they were built simply to boost Britain’s productivity. But more than 80 years later, the industrial space is vastly changed. Among traditional […]