No deal warnings and Sir Elton defends royals
Getty Images Fresh food may become less available under a no-deal Brexit, according to a leaked document Preparations for a potential no-deal Brexit – and the difficulties and dilemmas they involve – feature heavily in the papers and news websites. Buzzfeed News says it has learnt that British diplomats across the EU are preparing to […]
The pistachios that need police protection
Francesca Marchese Business reporter, Bronte, Sicily Getty Images The red outer layer of pistacchio verde di Bronte covers a bright green interior Police captain Nicolo Morandi says that he and his colleagues are already preparing for September. At least six officers are going to patrol in the daytime, and up to 12 at night. And […]
What are the new Covid-19 rules?
PA Media Residents are only allowed to mix indoors with their own households or support bubbles Parts of the North West outside the Liverpool City Region are set to enter the second most stringent Covid alert level in the government’s new three-tier lockdown system. Halton in Cheshire will be put under third tier restrictions along […]
UK firms forced to show how they will hit net zero
Robert Plummer & Beth Timmins BBC News Getty Images Most big UK firms and financial institutions will be forced to show how they intend to hit climate change targets, under proposed Treasury rules. By 2023, they will have to set out detailed public plans for how they will move to a low-carbon future – in […]
No extension for short-term lets licence deadline
Getty Images Operators of short-term lets will need to apply for a licence by 1 October First Minister Humza Yousaf has ruled out a further delay to short-term let licensing. All short-term let (STL) accommodation must have a licence and those who fail to apply can be fined up to £2,500. The deadline has already […]
Scottish economy growth ‘fastest in two years’
Douglas Fraser Business and economy editor, Scotland Getty Images The construction industry had a healthy first quarter Total output from the Scottish economy grew at its fastest pace for two years in the first three months of 2019. Gross Domestic Product was up 0.5% – the same rate of growth as the UK. The period […]
Are your clothes polluting the ocean?
Victoria Gill Science reporter, BBC News Science Photo Library In an indoor “Manchester-drizzle-simulating” rain room at the University of Leeds, and in a laundry lab in Plymouth, research is revealing the unexpected environmental cost of the very clothes on our backs. “Not many people know that lots of our clothes are made of plastic,” says […]
The vegan leather brewed in a lab
Katie Hope BBC News, Davos Modern Meadow Andras Forgacs was eating a steak in China when he came up with his business idea As soon as I meet Andras Forgacs we head outside into the freezing cold of Davos. Naturally he reaches for his coat, but I am slightly surprised at what he pulls out […]
Most of Wales’ coronavirus rules to end Saturday
Jordan and Emily Burns can now have their wedding celebration with friends and family Most of Wales’ remaining Covid rules will be lifted as the nation enters the “final lap” of the pandemic, the first minister has said. Social distancing laws and rules on who can meet indoors will end on Saturday, almost 17 months […]
What is sustainable palm oil?
Getty Images Palm oil is used in everything from cosmetics to food to soap. There is enormous demand for it. But it is hugely controversial because it involves the clearing of tropical rainforests to grow palm oil plantations. This has led to the loss of biodiversity and habitat for under-threat animals such as the orang-utan. […]