Parents of a teenager who died following an allergic reaction to a Pret a Manger baguette welcome the introduction of Natasha’s Law. The new food safety rules require all food prepared on premises and pre-packaged for direct sale to have full ingredient and allergen labelling.… Read More »Natasha’s Law: New allergy rules following Pret a Manger death
The end of the government furlough scheme on Thursday leaves those who have not yet returned to work in uncertainty. According to estimates by the Office for National Statistics, by the end of September, around one million workers are still expected on the scheme. But… Read More »Furlough end leaves nearly 1 million in limbo
No Time To Die, the fifth and final Daniel Craig James Bond film, has critics raving. The movie finally premiered on Tuesday at the Royal Albert Hall, after the coronavirus pandemic caused several delays. However, even though the majority of critics were positive, some thought… Read More »No Time To Die receives 5 star reviews: Daniel Craig final James Bond film
The Army is preparing to step in to help ease fuel supply problems following a fourth day of panic buying causing a petrol shortage and pump closures. Up to 150 military tanker drivers are ready to deliver to forecourts which have run out of fuel… Read More »Fuel shortage: Army on standby to ease petrol supply crisis
Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner stands by her comments she made about Bioris Johnson during an event at her party’s conference. She is “happy to sit down” with the PM following criticism for calling him “scum”. Ms Rayner took to Twitter on Monday, repeating accusations… Read More »Angela Rayner stands by calling Boris Johnson ‘Scum’
Accountancy firm Grant Thornton is caught up in a scandal over Patisserie Valerie. The company is fined £2.3 million for failures in its audits of the collapsed cake chain. According to regulator Financial Reporting Council (FRC), the fine covers audits carried out between 2015 and… Read More »Patisserie Valerie scandal sees accountant fined £2.3 million
Following recent panic buying, the government is suspending competition law so oil firms can target fuel deliveries at petrol stations. The move will make sharing information easier for companies, allowing them to prioritise the areas of the country that are most in need. The last… Read More »Competition Law suspended in UK to help get petrol supplies to forecourts
BBC One is reviving TV drama Waterloo Road after six years. The show, set in a high school, will focus on the challenges faced by teachers, parents and students during the coronavirus pandemic. Filming of series 11 will take place in Greater Manchester. It is… Read More »Waterloo Road being revived by BBC One after six years
The government advise people to to carry on buying petrol as normal, despite closures at some stations due to supply issues causing a shortage. A small number of BP and Esso-owned Tesco Alliance stations had to close on Thursday due to a lack of delivery… Read More »Petrol shortage: No need to panic buy, says Transport Secretary
A young girl who became an internet sensation after a picture of her ended up as popular viral memes is now selling the original image. She aims to make thousands of dollars at auction. Chloe Clem, now aged 10, became a hit at the age… Read More »Viral memes: ‘Side-eyeing Chloe’ to sell iconic image as NFT