McDonald’s defeats billionaire Carl Icahn in vote over pigs
Getty Images Billionaire Carl Icahn, who had hoped to shake up the McDonald’s board to improve its treatment of pregnant pigs, has been defeated in a vote. Only 1% of shareholders voted in favour of the nominees put forward by Mr Icahn, an investor in the firm. McDonald’s had fought Mr Icahn’s demands, saying they […]
McDonald’s uses AI for ordering at drive-throughs
Getty Images McDonald’s is to replace human servers with voice-based technology in its US drive-throughs. The fast-food chain hopes the AI technology will make the ordering process more efficient. McDonald’s is implementing the technology with the help of start-up Apprente, which it acquired this week. The move comes amid concern about workers whose jobs may […]
Apex Hotel chain boss in Brexit staff concern
Andrew Black Business presenter, BBC Good Morning Scotland BBC Angela Vickers said Apex had been working hard to sell her industry as a long-term career option The boss of the Apex Hotel chain has expressed concern about filling jobs after the UK leaves the European Union. Angela Vickers said she was working to address concerns […]
Midlands celebrity chefs team up to cook fundraising meal
Rebecca Wood BBC Midlands Today BBC Matt Davies received life-changing injuries while suffering an electric shock Celebrated chefs from across the Midlands have teamed up to cook a special meal to raise money. Award-winning chef Matt Davis has undergone more than 60 operations at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital after suffering a life-changing injury. As a […]
Robot automation will ‘take 800 million jobs by 2030’
Getty Images Richer countries will see more automation since they have the cash to invest in technology Up to 800 million global workers will lose their jobs by 2030 and be replaced by robotic automation, a new report from a consultancy has found. The study of 46 countries and 800 occupations by the McKinsey Global […]
Parents welcome Natasha’s allergy law
Family handout Natasha Ednan-Laperouse died of anaphylaxis in 2016 after eating sesame in a baguette The parents of a teenager who died after an allergic reaction to a Pret a Manger baguette have welcomed the introduction of a new food safety law. The rules – known as “Natasha’s Law” – require full ingredient and allergen […]
Iconic Glasgow restaurant sold to pub chain
PA The Clydesdale family have owned the Chip since it opened in 1971 One of Glasgow’s best-known restaurants has been sold to UK pub chain Greene King. The Ubiquitous Chip had been owned by the Clydesdale family since it opened in 1971 and was credited with bringing fine dining to the city. The deal with […]
Donald Trump reverses plans for flavoured e-cigarette ban
AFP Pro-vaping groups and store owners rallied outside the White House this month in protest against a potential ban President Donald Trump has reversed plans to ban flavoured e-cigarettes amid a national youth vaping crisis, US media report. He announced plans for a ban in September, but reportedly decided not to enact it this month […]
Fears tree plant schemes could price out farmers
Getty Images Some farmers fear valuable farmland could be lost as firms try to offset their carbon footprints, instead of being safeguarded for agriculture A group of MPs have warned farmers in Wales could soon be “priced out” by rich corporations buying up land for carbon offsetting. The Welsh Affairs Committee now wants a register […]
UK beef exports to US resume after more than 20 years
Getty Images The beef was banned after the BSE outbreak in 1996 when cattle were infected by what became commonly known as Mad Cow Disease. Some UK beef was cleared for export in March after US inspections in 2019, and shipments from Northern Ireland’s Foyle Food Group will be the first to leave. Ministers said […]