Breadcrumb Trail Links Agriculture Economy Retail & Marketing McCain Foods has denied the accusations while Cavendish has yet to comment Published Nov 25, 2024 • Last updated 5 minutes ago • 6 minute read Potatoes being processed at McCain Foods plant in Florencveille-Bristol. Photo by Submitted Article content Two Canadian frozen food giants are accused of […]
Tourists visiting the UK may soon be asked to pay local visitor levies as councils consider introducing overnight stay charges to support services strained by over-tourism. The move follows similar measures in European destinations like Berlin and Barcelona and aims to address the challenges posed by record visitor numbers in popular areas. Nearly half of […]
A growing number of workers are leaving companies imposing rigid office attendance requirements, according to new research. Recruiters report a significant surge in job applications from employees at firms mandating full-time office attendance, with two-thirds of recruiters surveyed noticing this trend. The findings, from a study commissioned by flexible workspace provider IWG, reveal that stricter […]
The UK faces an imminent threat of crippling cyber attacks from Russia, capable of “turning out the lights for millions,” a senior minister will warn at a NATO cyber defence conference in London. Pat McFadden, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, is expected to highlight Russia’s readiness to wage cyber warfare targeting critical infrastructure […]
Belstaff, the luxury leather jacket brand owned by billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has reported a further £18.3m loss, raising fresh concerns over its financial sustainability. Auditors have warned the business remains reliant on ongoing support from its parent company, Ineos, to survive. Despite selling jackets priced up to £2,125, the brand’s sales declined by 4% […]
Nearly two-thirds of UK companies are set to scale back hiring plans in response to the Chancellor’s £40bn tax hike, according to new polling by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). The survey of 266 business leaders found that 62% intend to reduce recruitment, nearly half expect layoffs, and 46% plan to delay employee pay […]