Wholesalers warn the national staff shortage of lorry drivers in the UK could lead to an increase in food prices. One food supplier says the industry is facing a “perfect storm” of adverse effects. They are having to deal with both the impacts of Brexit… Read More »Staff shortage in the UK sparks fears of food price rises
Pet abduction will become a criminal offence in England following an increase in reported thefts during Covid lockdowns. Currently, the theft of a pet is treated as loss of an owner’s property. But ministers want to bring in a new law that acknowledges the emotional… Read More »Pet abduction to become criminal offence in England
Marvel’s latest movie Shang Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings breaks ground by featuring their first Asian superhero in the lead role. The film includes the usual action and a fight to save the world you expect from a Marvel blockbuster. But it… Read More »Shang Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings is empowering change
Dominic Raab says the UK will need to engage directly with the Taliban over priorities such as helping eligible evacuees to leave Afghanistan. According to Raab, co-operation on border crossings is an “important first test” of the Taliban’s relationship with the West. However, the UK… Read More »Taliban and UK must talk about Afghanistan evacuations, says Raab
Tom Cruise films Top Gun: Maverick and Mission: Impossible 7 are facing release date delays. This is because of a surge in Covid-19 cases in the US caused by the Delta variant. The Paramount movie studio is concerned that the highly contagious variant will put… Read More »Tom Cruise films Top Gun and Mission Impossible sequels delayed
Membership numbers at Gym Group have seen a “rapid recovery” thanks to young people short of space at home. The gym chain, which operates 190 sites, say that since February membership jumped by a third as its premises reopened. The company hopes to open a… Read More »Gym membership demand increases as young people lack space at home
Sarah Storey makes history by winning her 17th Paralympic gold at Tokyo 2020. She is now Great Britain’s most successful Paralympian of all time. The 43 year old athlete has held the title of the women’s C4-5 road race since London 2012. The win in… Read More »Sarah Storey becomes most successful British Paralympian with 17 Golds
Media regulator Ofcom clear ITV after a record 58,000 complaints about Piers Morgan and his criticism of Meghan Markle. The former Good Morning Britain presenter commented that he did not believe the Duchess of Sussex’s claims voiced in an interview with Oprah Winfrey in March.… Read More »Piers Morgan Meghan Markle comments cleared by Ofcom
According to Nationwide Building Society, house prices in the UK sped up in August, with values now 13% higher than pre-pandemic levels. Nationwide say that annual house price growth increased to 11%, with the average cost of a home at £248,857. Records show the second… Read More »UK House Prices Surge in August Post-Pandemic
A more eco-friendly E10 petrol is arriving in British filling stations from 1 September. But research shows that around a quarter of drivers have no idea if it is compatible with their car. The government are intending to make E10 the new standard grade for… Read More »E10 Petrol: New Eco Fuel Confuses Motorists