Why UK exporters are set for a sugar rush
Dan Macadam Business reporter Sugar gets sweeter for UK farmers The UK’s sugar beet industry is looking to ramp up production, as European Union quotas come to an end this week after nearly 50 years. For the first time since 1968 the UK can produce and sell as much sugar around the world as it […]
What’s off and what’s still on in Wales?
NAtional Eisteddfod The National Eisteddfod will now be held in Ceredigion in 2021 Numerous major events in Wales have been called off or reorganised because of coronavirus restrictions. In Caerphilly, the bonfire night fireworks display, Christmas lights switch-on and lantern parade are the latest to be axed. The National Eisteddfod and Green Man Festival in […]
Merz’s conservatives celebrate, far right enjoys record result
Paul Kirby Europe digital editor in Berlin Reuters Friedrich Merz (C) wanted a strong mandate and to form a coalition fast, but it may take time Friedrich Merz’s conservatives have won Germany’s election, well ahead of rival parties but short of the 30% vote-share they had expected. “Let’s celebrate tonight and in the morning we’ll […]
‘I put £2,000 in every week just to stay open’
Getty Images From Saturday, customers will no longer be allowed to go inside to collect food or coffee. Instead, they must be served from a hatch or doorway. The move is aimed at reducing the risk of customers coming into contact indoors with each other, or with staff. We spoke to two businesses at opposite […]
M&S sales jump as food boosts recovery after lockdown
Getty Images Marks and Spencer reported a surge in profits as its food division helped it bounce back after Covid restrictions. Boss Steve Rowe said growth was boosted by pent-up demand after lockdown, but the retailer was also seeing the benefit of its long restructuring. Pre-tax profits for the six months to October were £187m […]
Derby HGV test site aims to help tackle driver shortage
BBC The new site is the first of its type in Derby A new training facility has opened in Derby, aimed at easing the HGV driver shortage which has hit petrol and food deliveries. S G Transport Training and Logistics (S-GTTL) has launched the city’s first test centre of this type. The firm had used […]
Jabs for children begin and loans considered for energy firms
Here are five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning. We’ll have another update for you this evening. 1. Jabs for young teens begin The Covid vaccine rollout for children aged between 12 and 15 in England and Scotland is beginning today, along with the UK’s programme of booster jabs. […]
How it feels to walk the runway
Lindsay Brown Newsbeat reporter BBC “Can you take your bra off?” a fashion assistant asks. “Absolutely not,” I reply, realising I’ve probably had my first diva moment as a catwalk model. It’s the opening night of London Fashion Week and I’ve been asked to be a model for designers Vin+Omi. We’re backstage at a hotel […]
Miners saved after knocking on pipe
Chinese miners: ‘I feel like I am reborn’ Two Chinese miners rescued after being trapped underground for two weeks have described how they made contact with rescuers – by knocking on a pipe. They also spoke of their relief at being free, with one saying he “feels reborn”, in their first comments since their dramatic […]
Fishermen fear further shellfish die-off
Joe Redfern Dead crustaceans have washed up at several spots along the North East and North Yorkshire coast Fishermen who blame dredging for a shellfish die-off along the North East coast fear more sediment will soon be dumped at sea, causing further damage. Thousands of crabs and lobsters have washed up across Teesside and North […]