Potato futures are soaring – should the world be worried?
Potato futures prices have surged more than 700% over the past month, fueling fears of a global food crisis Read Full Article at RT.com
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UK business chiefs unite to combat workplace antisemitism as Met chief warns jews ‘not safe’ in London
Forty UK business organisations led by the BCC and CBI sign a joint letter pledging zero tolerance of workplace antisemitism, as Met chief Sir Mark Rowley warns MPs that Jews…
JCB chairman Lord Bamford warns ministers face public revolt over £333bn welfare bill
JCB chairman Lord Bamford warns ministers risk a public revolt over Britain's £333bn welfare bill, accusing Westminster of "conning" taxpayers with payouts of up to £60,000 a year. Read more:…
Treasury orders review into bank branch closures as small firms count the cost
The Treasury has ordered an independent review into the impact of 6,700 UK bank branch closures, paving the way for tougher rules on face-to-face banking for small firms and consumers.…
Lidl ropes in Olio and Neighbourly in landmark surplus food trial that could rescue 11.9 million meals a year
Lidl GB has joined forces with Olio and Neighbourly in a 20-store trial designed to redistribute 5,000 tonnes of surplus food a year, the equivalent of 11.9 million meals, as…
Tate & Lyle weighs £2.7bn approach from US rival Ingredion
Tate & Lyle confirms £2.7bn takeover talks with Illinois-based Ingredion, with a 615p-a-share bid sending shares up 45% and raising fresh fears over the London market. Read more: Tate &…
Hertfordshire Pharma lands £2.3m Saudi contracts after UKEF steps in to plug working capital gap
UK Export Finance insurance has unlocked an HSBC UK credit lift, allowing Hertfordshire SME Masters Speciality Pharma to ship £2.3m of lifesaving medicines to Saudi Arabia. Read more: Hertfordshire Pharma…
Japanese auto giant takes historic hit amid EV pullback
Japanese auto giant Honda has posted its first annual loss since 1957 as weak EV demand, US tariffs, and Chinese competition hit earnings Read Full Article at RT.com
Why the ECB may be forced to raise rates despite weak EU economy
The European Central Bank may raise interest rates despite a weak EU economy, policymaker Alexander Demarco has suggested Read Full Article at RT.com
Many British exporters chasing US tariff refunds may end up with nothing
Thousands of British exporters chasing US tariff refunds through the CAPE system may walk away empty-handed, warns Blick Rothenberg, as ineligibility and filing errors plague claims. Read more: Many British…