No-deal Brexit ‘could lead to shortage of some favourite food brands’
Getty Images Much of the fruit and vegetables sold on the island comes from Spain People on the Isle of Man “might not be able to get their favourite brands” of fruit and vegetables if there is a no-deal Brexit, the Manx government said. Chief Minister Howard Quayle said that while shortages were not anticipated […]
Wales is top UK performer for over 10 years
Welsh Government 694,000 tonnes of household waste was recycled in Wales in 2020 Wales was the only UK nation to keep up its recycling rate during the pandemic and has now outperformed the other nations for at least 10 years running. Wales recycled 56.5% of household waste in 2020, ahead of the UK average of […]
Relocation of Gazans would be temporary, Rubio says
Reuters Thousands of displaced Palestinians made the journey from south Gaza to the north of the strip following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in January US President Donald Trump’s proposal to resettle Gaza’s population would only be temporary, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said. It follows Trump’s suggestion that the US could “take […]
Iran and the US trade blame over sanctions
Reality Check team BBC News Getty Images A field hospital set up in the Iranian city of Tabriz With Iran one of the countries hardest hit by the coronavirus, a war of words has broken out over the impact of US sanctions. Iran says they’re hampering its battle with the disease – but the US […]
French anger as UK rejects most permits
Getty Images Fresh tensions have surfaced between Britain and France over post-Brexit fishing rights. In the latest round of applications, the UK granted just 12 licences from 47 bids for smaller vessels to fish in its territorial waters. French sea minister Annick Girardin reportedly said: “French fishing must not be taken hostage by the British […]
Call to tax ‘hidden’ sugar in pre-mixed alcoholic drinks
PA Media Many “ready to drink” pre-mixed spirits are packed with excessive sugar and hidden calories and should be subject to a sugar tax like fizzy drinks, health experts say. Action on Sugar is concerned people are consuming more than they should, without realising it. The team based at Queen Mary University of London looked […]
Manx fishing fleet can catch herring for first time in 25 years
BBC An additional £150,000 has been made available to the industry to diversify Manx fishing boats have been given the chance to fish for herring for the first time in almost 25 years. It follows a deal between the Isle of Man and UK governments to allocate a quota, which allows commercially viable quantities to […]
Protesters torch ex-Bangladesh PM’s home
Protesters in Bangladesh have vandalised and set fire to the former family home of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, as well as those of other members of her party. The unrest was sparked by news that Hasina would address the country via social media from India, where she has been in exile since student-led protests […]
Primrose cafe to create 40 new jobs in Londonderry
Primrose The firm already runs two cafes in the city The Primrose cafe group is to create 40 new jobs as part of a major expansion in Derry. The family-run business is due to open its new premises on the Strand Road at the end of October. The roles will be a mixture of full […]
Shellfish deaths possibly caused by new disease
Sally Bunce Thousands of dead crabs and lobsters have washed up along the North East coast since October 2021 A disease or parasite new to UK waters may have caused the deaths of thousands of shellfish along the North East and North Yorkshire coast, a report said. A panel of 12 experts found it was […]