I cannot abide those who are cruel to animals, but the sad fact is that in our digital age, my strong aversion is aroused all too often. I have lost count of the number of people who post on social media platforms such as Twitter so-called ‘kill shots’ of themselves grinning at the camera (or, … Read more
Fears over flood of US toxic chemicals: Trade deal could expose British consumers to 70 potentially harmful chemicals that are used on US farms but banned in UK, experts warn Experts say supermarkets and restaurants would be flooded with cheap produce The Toxic Trade study shows how US farmers use large quantities of pesticides There … Read more
A review of statues linked to colonialism and the slave trade was announced by town halls last night. All 130 Labour councils said they would examine the ‘appropriateness’ of the monuments in the wake of the toppling of Edward Colston’s statue in Bristol. London Mayor Sadiq Khan yesterday announced his own review, which will include … Read more
Global trade war postponed? A window of opportunity has emerged for markets before two major disputes come to a head, says ALEX SEBASTIAN By Alex Sebastian for This is Money Published: 08:26 BST, 8 June 2020 | Updated: 08:26 BST, 8 June 2020 As the virus crisis fades for now at least, an old friend … Read more
Boris Johnson is ready to accept EU tariffs on some British goods in a bid to break the deadlock in EU trade talks. The latest round broke up yesterday with both sides saying there had been no significant progress. But UK sources said the Prime Minister’s chief negotiator David Frost had made a significant new … Read more
Bank of England ‘warns City to brace for Brexit trade talks to FAIL’ amid bitter stand-off between UK and the EU with clock running down Bank of England said to have urged City to brace for no deal in UK-EU trade talks Businesses increasingly alarmed at deadlock in the talks between the two sides EU … Read more
Brexit threats are back! Michel Barnier warns that the UK can’t cope with coronavirus and no trade deal with the EU as he accuses Boris Johnson of breaking promises Michel Barnier has upped the ante ahead of crucial round of UK-EU trade talks Chief negotiator said ‘consequences’ of no deal will be worse amid coronavirus … Read more
The Trump administration may soon expel thousands of Chinese graduate students enrolled at U.S. universities and impose other sanctions against Chinese officials in the latest signs of tensions between Washington and Beijing that are raging over trade, the coronavirus pandemic, human rights and the status of Hong Kong. President Trump said he would make an … Read more
Bangladeshi factories battle UK rag trade billionaire claiming they are owed £27m in unpaid bills By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 BST, 25 May 2020 | Updated: 22:06 BST, 25 May 2020 Rags to riches: Edinburgh Woollen Mill group billionaire Philip Day The Bangladeshi factories that supply retail billionaire Philip Day with clothes have … Read more
A deep split has opened up in the Government over a trade deal with Donald Trump, with the Cabinet Minister in charge of negotiations accused of planning to turn Britain into a ‘pariah state’ by allowing the import of cheap foods pumped with antibiotics and hormones. International Trade Secretary Liz Truss has clashed with Environment … Read more