Hospitality ‘takes £1bn hit’ on cancelled Christmas parties
Getty Images Scottish hospitality businesses have suffered a “£1bn hit” because people have been urged to cancel Christmas parties, an industry body has claimed. But bars and restaurants are warning the effects are already “devastating”. The Scottish government is preparing draft legislation which will make it a legal requirement for businesses to introduce measures to […]
US sides with Russia in UN resolutions on invasion of Ukraine
The US has twice sided with Russia in votes at the UN to mark the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the Trump administration’s change of stance on the war. First the two countries opposed a European-drafted resolution condemning Moscow’s actions and supporting Ukraine’s territorial integrity, which was passed by the UN […]
Starbucks faces drinks ingredients shortage in US
Getty Images Starbucks has been hit by supply shortages in the US meaning some drinks are unavailable for customers. The coffee chain said it was seeing “temporary supply shortages” for items such as oat milk. A Starbucks spokeswoman said: “Specific items will vary by market and store, and some stores will experience outages of various […]
Bristol venue adds carbon footprint to its menu
Devaki Jones Liam Stocks thinks the carbon footprint should be prioritised over calories on menus The Canteen hopes to reduce its carbon footprint by buying local ingredients and reducing food waste. Manager Liam Stocks said that “cleaning up the food chain” should take priority. The carbon footprint includes the distance at which ingredients travelled, seasonality […]
The labels encouraging Chileans to buy healthier food
Jane Chambers Santiago, Chile BBC Rosa Cayso Phocco says the warning labels have made her change her habits and leave the biscuits behind Faced with what experts described as a “health time-bomb”, Chile in 2016 introduced food labels to warn consumers of high saturated fats, sugar, or salt to tackle high obesity rates. Five years […]
Retailers criticise lockdown rules on essential items
Getty Images A leading retail lobby group has expressed confusion over government lockdown rules that state which shops are essential and what they can sell. The British Retail Consortium, which represents the industry, said the new guidance creates “arbitrary” lines over what is or is not essential. A supermarket can, for example, sell “non-essential” homeware […]
Thousands make it away for Easter break
PA Media Airlines reported fewer flight cancellations on Saturday Holidaymakers are continuing to experience delays and queues as they try to get away for the Easter break. In the past week, more than 100 flights a day had been cancelled due to staff shortages and ferry operators are struggling to meet demand after P&O suspended […]
Horseboxes, chip shops and cafes back school meals campaign
BBC Marcus Rashford said he was “blown away” by news of local businesses stepping up Cafes and restaurants across England have promised to feed children in the school holidays, despite the industry struggling to survive coronavirus restrictions. Responses to Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford’s child food poverty campaign escalated after the government voted against extending […]
China’s anger at Japan is fuelled by disinformation
Derek Cai BBC News, Singapore Getty Images Restaurants in Beijing carry signs about the blanket ban on seafood imports from Japan Rocks thrown at schools, threats of a boycott and hundreds of hostile phone calls – these are just some of the ways Chinese people have shown their displeasure with Japan in recent weeks. Scientists […]
Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Aldi, and Lidl cut bread and butter prices
Tom Espiner Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images Tesco, Aldi and Lidl have followed Sainsbury’s by cutting the price of own-brand butter and bread after criticism over high supermarket prices. The supermarkets have all reduced its salted and unsalted butter prices from £1.99 to £1.89 for 250g packets. Wholesale food prices have been falling globally, […]