Charity calls on government to help Teesside fishermen
Fiona Trott North of England correspondent BBC Some fishermen report living off their savings following the die-off Just over 18 months ago, waves of dead and dying shellfish began washing up on mile after mile of shoreline in the north-east of England. No-one knew why they were dying or what had killed them and, despite […]
Missguided fast fashion brand collapses
Jennifer Meierhans BBC News Getty Images Fashion brand Missguided has appointed administrators after suppliers filed to shut it down over unpaid debts. The retailer with about 330 staff has asked Teneo Financial Advisory to sell its business and assets. Missguided has been hit by supply chain costs, rising inflation and “softening” consumer confidence in an […]
Coca-Cola company trials first paper bottle
Coca-Cola Coca-Cola will run its first test with 2,000 bottles to see how they hold up Coca-Cola is to test a paper bottle as part of a longer-term bid to eliminate plastic from its packaging entirely. The prototype is made by a Danish company from an extra-strong paper shell that still contains a thin plastic […]
Asda beefs up anti-Covid security for Christmas
Reuters Asda has announced it is beefing up its coronavirus safety measures in the run-up to Christmas, including more security staff at entrances. The extra staff will help prevent overcrowding in its superstores from 19 to 24 December, the supermarket said. The move comes amid fears that shoppers might be tempted to hoard some products […]
New premier tries to boost confidence in Chinese economy
Grace Tsoi BBC News, Singapore Reuters Chinese Premier Li Qiang speaks in his first Q&A session after he took up his new role China’s new Premier Li Qiang has sought to restore confidence in the country’s economy in his first public address since taking up the role. He said that a growth target set last […]
Dutch partial Covid lockdown sparks protests
Reuters Clashes occurred as the prime minister was announcing the new restrictions Police in the Netherlands have used water cannon on protesters opposed to a new partial lockdown imposed amid record coronavirus infections and rising intensive care cases. Three weeks of restrictions for shops, sport and catering were announced by Prime Minister Mark Rutte on […]
The much-loved travel brand with humble roots
Katie Prescott & Francesca Gillett BBC News Getty Images “Don’t just book it – Thomas Cook it!” is a phrase etched in the British memory. Over the years one of the world’s best known holiday brands has taken millions of holidaymakers around the world, responding to technological advances in transport and social trends. Its history […]
Single malt Welsh whisky given post-Brexit PGI status
Graham Hembrough/Penderyn Distillery Penderyn became the first Welsh whisky distiller for over a century when it started production 20 years ago Whisky made in Wales has been given protected status like Welsh lamb. Production has expanded since its revival 20 years ago with exports to more than 45 countries. And the spirit is expected to […]
Tributes to ex-Ford boss Richard Parry-Jones after ‘tragic incident’
Marshall Motor Group Ford executive chairman Bill Ford said Mr Parry-Jones “left an indelible mark on Ford and the industry” Tributes have been paid to a car industry boss who died in a “tragic incident near his home in Wales”. Dealership Marshall Motor Group said it was “deeply saddened” by the death of chairman Richard […]
Meat firm Brown Brothers secures slice of funding
Google The grant will allow Brown Brothers to expand its premises A south of Scotland meat processing firm has secured support which will help create 50 new jobs and safeguard more than 500 others. Kelloholm-based Brown Brothers has received more than £800,000 from the Scottish government and European Union. It is one of 15 projects […]