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30.10.2021 - 08:12
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Sky News
Fishing row intensifies as PM won’t rule out legal action and suggests French may have breached treaty
Boris Johnson has not ruled out taking legal action against France as a row between the two nations over post-Brexit fishing rights continues to escalate.The PM suggested to Sky News’ Beth Rigby that France could have breached a Brexit treaty and that he will “do whatever is necessary to protect British interests” if UK ministers …
30.10.2021 - 08:12
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Sky News
PM suggests French may have breached fishing treaty as Brexit minister ‘concerned’ after warning from Paris
The UK government is “actively considering” taking legal action against France as a row between the two nations over post-Brexit fishing rights continues to escalate.Boris Johnson suggested to Sky News’ Beth Rigby that France could have breached a Brexit treaty and that he will “do whatever is necessary to protect British interests” if UK ministers …
30.10.2021 - 08:00
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Business Live
COP26: South West companies cutting carbon emissions to help the planet
The UN’s COP26 climate change summit in Glasgow is set to start on Sunday, with thousands of people expected to be in attendance. The event will see world leaders, including Prime Minister Boris Johnson and US President Joe Biden, discussing how they plan to address the climate crisis. There will also be businesses, NGOs, activists, …
30.10.2021 - 07:33
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Business Live
Pandemic closed one of North Wales’ top restaurants so owners took bistro meals into people’s homes
A couple who closed their highly rated North Wales restaurant after lockdowns hit hospitality have found success by taking bistro dining into people’s homes. Rowan and Imogen Hodgson started On The Hill in Ruthin back in 2008. It came after years of Rowen working as a chef and Imogen front of house in venues around …
30.10.2021 - 06:55
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Sky News
Commuter rail journeys still at just 45% of pre-pandemic levels
Commuter journeys on Britain’s railways are still at just 45% of pre-pandemic levels.The figure for the number of journeys made by people commuting by train in mid-October was an increase from 33% in late August, according to industry body the Rail Delivery Group (RDG). London has seen the slowest recovery – with demand at just …
30.10.2021 - 06:40
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Business Live
Businesses urged to take action to help women going through the menopause
There were celebrations outside Parliament on Friday as the Government’s pledged to improve services for women going through the menopause. MPs and TV personalities including Davina McCall, Penny Lancaster and Mariella Frostrup were among the crowd in Parliament Square to cheer the Government’s announcement that the cost of repeat prescriptions for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) …
29.10.2021 - 17:03
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Business Live
Cranswick doubles down on green goals after hitting targets across UK sites
Leading food producer Cranswick has reiterated its ambition to become a world-leading player in sustainable meat production after hitting environmental targets at all of its eligible UK manufacturing sites. The Hull firm has received carbon neutral certification for 14 UK sites, having already reduced its relative carbon emissions by 18% in the last financial year. …
29.10.2021 - 16:47
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Sky News
PM seeks to calm relations with France over continuing fishing row
The prime minister has sought to soothe relations between France and the UK, telling journalists en route to the G20 in Rome that France is one of the UK’s “best, oldest, closest friends and allies”.Asked what he would say to President Macron when the pair meet in Rome this weekend, Mr Johnson responded: “[The] ties …
29.10.2021 - 16:44
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Business Live
Grimsby relief road remains priority despite Government funding blow
The Grimsby West relief road remains a high priority despite failing to win Government backing, local authorities say. A £50m bid for Levelling Up Funding had been submitted for the 2.5-mile road and other major infrastructure projects. But the scheme was not amongst the first round of applicants which were announced in this week’s Budget. …
29.10.2021 - 14:59
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Sky News
UK to force more than 1,300 of its biggest companies to reveal climate risks
Over 1,300 of the biggest UK-registered companies and financial institutions will soon have to make various climate-related disclosures.The disclosure standards on climate-related risks were voluntary but, following a recommendation in March, they will become mandatory from 6 April next year, subject to parliamentary approval. Those affected will include many of the UK’s largest traded companies, …
29.10.2021 - 13:01
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Sky News
Parkdean Resorts owner hires bankers to cash in on staycation boom
Britain’s biggest holiday park operator is on the verge of being put up for sale as a boom in staycations fuels its owner’s hopes of achieving a bumper price for the company.Sky News understands that Parkdean Resorts and its Canadian owner, Onex Corporation, have begun working with bankers from Morgan Stanley on a strategic review …
29.10.2021 - 12:30
Business
Evening Standard
Olio: London food waste app launches new at-home borrowing feature ahead of COP26
London-based food waste app Olio has launched a new marketplace in a bid to encourage neighbours to share instead of buy everyday household items.The Borrow feature, launched ahead of COP26 opening, is aimed at getting people to share things like drills and pasta makers (the classic lockdown impulse buy) with their local community. The app …
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