Donbas WW1 warfare and Britons in Ukraine rebel court
Getty Images Fighting in Donbas resembles WW1-style trench warfare, says one military analyst As Russia continues its relentless bombardment of parts of eastern Ukraine, a military analyst has told the BBC that fighting in the Donbas region has settled into a rhythm which resembles World War One trench warfare. Justin Crump said Russia appears to […]
Carbon dioxide supply deal agreed between government and firms
Getty Images A deal to avert another carbon dioxide crisis in the food and drink industry has been extended until early 2022. US firm CF Industries, a key CO2 producer in the UK, has agreed to continue supplies of the gas. It said that should give the government and firms time to find other sources […]
Chipotle names new boss in turnaround bid
Getty Images Chipotle Mexican Grill has named a new chief executive as it seeks a turnaround after a series of food safety incidents. The burrito chain said Brian Niccol, who was most recently chief executive at Taco Bell, will start in the new role on 5 March. Chipotle founder Steve Ells, who served as its […]
China must rethink its reliance on property sales to see real growth
Joyce Liu/BBC Zibo’s outdoor barbecues provide tasty, affordable, food The small eastern city of Zibo in Shandong province is experiencing an outdoor barbecue craze. People from all over China are coming here to taste its lamb skewers, which have become legendary via social media. It’s quite a raucous experience and certainly not for the faint-hearted. […]
The robots that can cook and serve your food
As restaurants re-open after coronavirus lockdown, measures will be in place to ensure safe distancing between customers and staff. But do we still need human beings to cook and serve our food? From vending machines that cook you croissants fresh on request to robots that can make salads, BBC Click’s Spencer Kelly looks at the […]
MasterChef India row after judges allow cheese to be used in fish round
Getty Images The judges of MasterChef India have been criticised on social media for letting a vegetarian contestant use cheese (paneer) instead of fish for a cooking challenge. Aruna Vijay used paneer while four others cooked with salmon as they competed to win an “immunity pin” that would save them from being knocked out. The […]
Row over post-EU Welsh farming cash
Getty Images The UK government rejected claims it had “betrayed” farmers A row has broken out over the future of agriculture subsidises in Wales after Wednesday’s Spending Review. Welsh agriculture will get £242m next year from UK ministers, leading to claims from the Farmers Union of Wales that it has been cut by at least […]
Microsoft Activision deal could lessen competition, UK watchdog finds
Getty Images Microsoft’s plan to buy Activision Blizzard could substantially lessen competition in consoles, multi-game subscription services and game streaming, a UK watchdog has said. Microsoft wants to buy the maker of Overwatch, Candy Crush and Call of Duty for $68.7bn (£59.2bn). But the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) says its concerns mean it […]
Pubs and restaurants can open outdoors from 13 July
BBC Restaurant owner Shibber Ahmed says he faces the “heartbreaking” prospect of closing The Blue Elephant for good if he can’t reopen within a month. Some pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants in Wales will be able to reopen outdoors from 13 July, under new Welsh Government plans. Venues will be able to open in spaces […]
Jersey Age Concern event to showcase services for over-55s
BBC The event will share information on services for older people available across Jersey Services for older people in Jersey are to be showcased in one place at an event for over-55s and their carers. The government event will take place at Age Concern, Val Plaisant, on Tuesday from 11:00 BST. The event was to […]