Food shortages could be permanent, warns industry body
Getty Images Labour shortages in the food industry means consumers may not be able to find the products they like in supermarkets, an industry boss has warned. “The just-in-time system is no longer working and I don’t think it’ll work again,” Food and Drink Federation (FDF) boss Ian Wright said at an Institute for Government […]
Kit Kat production to remain in York
BBC/Nathan Turvey Around 2,000 people work at Nestlé in York Nestle has committed to keeping production of KitKats in York after upgrading the factory where the famous chocolate bars are made. The Haxby Road plant was taken over by the Swiss food manufacturer in 1988 and now employs 2,000 people. More than a billion KitKats […]
Free TV licence scheme extended for over-75s on Isle of Man
People over the age of 75 on the Isle of Man will continue to receive a TV licence for free for the next two years after the government extended its funding commitment. The move came as the Age-related TV Licence Fee Concession Scheme 2020, which currently covers about 5,000 households, was due to expire on […]
Isolation rules loosened for critical workers
Getty Images Some fully vaccinated people in critical roles in England will be able to continue working even if told to self-isolate after being in close contact with someone who has Covid. Instead those eligible – including NHS and care staff – will be able to take daily tests, the government said. A list of […]
Emily Thornberry dropped as PM announces new ministers
Reuters Long-time shadow cabinet minister Emily Thornberry will have no ministerial role in the new Labour government, the BBC understands. In a statement Ms Thornberry said she is “very sorry and surprised” after not being appointed Attorney General in Sir Keir Starmer’s government, having held the role in opposition for three years. Sir Keir insisted […]
Hereford entrepreneur sets up sustainable fashion brand
Freddie Jones Freddie Jones’ business began life as a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award project Skills obtained by doing a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is being used to run a sustainable fashion brand, its owner said. Freddie Jones from Hereford looked into ways to reduce damage caused by fast fashion and began buying and selling […]
The woman who won the lottery and used it to do good
AFP Rachel Lapierre set up Le Book Humanitaire after winning the lottery What would you do if you won the lottery? Buy a new house, a sports car, or travel the world perhaps? But how many of us would use our winnings to set up a charity? That is exactly what Rachel Lapierre, a former […]
£60m plan for Trafford Park surfing lagoon halted as no building taken place
Plans for a £60m surfing lagoon which was due to be built in land-locked Greater Manchester have ground to a halt after three years of delays. The inland Modern Surf venue was due to open to surfers last year near the Trafford Centre after getting planning permission three years ago. Different man-made waves were due […]
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey in bid for Christmas No 1
Sir Ed Davey spent much of the summer trying to get to No 10 (Downing Street). Now he has set his sights higher, as he launches a bid to get to No 1 – No 1 in the Christmas singles charts that is. The Liberal Democrat leader is teaming up with the Bath Philharmonia’s Young […]
Long Eaton mum plans tractor surprise for son’s school farewell
Sarah Sissons Mum Sarah appealed on social media for help to arrange the special surprise A mum says her plea for her tractor-loving son to arrive at school on his favourite mode of transport has had a “phenomenal” response from the community. Ryan, 16, from Long Eaton in Derbyshire, is due to leave Stanton Vale […]