Can there be any sweeter sound than the bleating of little lambs in spring? Is there a more uplifting sight than the British countryside’s verdant patchwork of fields in May and June, banksides laced with cow parsley, and hedges and verges splashed with pink campion and foxgloves? The blue skies of past days have only … Read more
An extra bank holiday in October could help revive Britain’s tourism industry from the huge loss suffered during the coronavirus crisis, a top tourism boss suggested today. Patricia Yates, who heads Visit Britain, said the industry had lost £37billion in trade since lockdown began and an additional day off would ‘stimulate demand when it is … Read more
There are fears Britain could be dragged into a global trade war with China after Beijing slapped an 80 per cent tariff on Australian exports as punishment for demanding an independent coronavirus inquiry – which 100 nations including the UK supported. The World Health Organization bowed to calls from most of its member states to … Read more
Brexit trade talks stalled today as the EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier warned the bloc will not ‘bargain away our values for the benefit of the British economy’. The third round of negotiations has now concluded but the chances of a deal by the end of the year appear to be slipping after each side … Read more
Major UK motor bodies have today called on the Government to axe the six-month MOT exemption for vehicles put in place due to Covid-19 over fears of a rapid rise in the number of dangerous cars on the road now that the lockdown has been eased. New measures announced by the Prime Minister this week … Read more
Supplier fears eased as Government steps in to guarantee trade credit insurance agreements By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 13 May 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 13 May 2020 The Government has stepped in to guarantee trade credit insurance agreements as thousands of businesses struggle to pay their bills. Suppliers to … Read more
Britain will begin formal negotiations with the US on a trade deal next week via video conference after Boris Johnson promises to ‘drive a hard bargain’ International Trade Secretary Liz Truss will begin the talks by video conference More than 100 negotiators will be involved in the first round of negotiations These talks will be … Read more
Michael Gove says coronavirus crisis should ‘concentrate the minds’ of the EU on completing post-Brexit trade talks as Brussels’ negotiator Michel Barnier accuses the UK of failing to ‘commit seriously’ He reiterated UK belief that December 31 deadline for severing ties should stay This was despite the coronavirus crisis occupying politicians across Europe Mr Gove … Read more
Lockdown punch-up! Stunt school students trade blows in an ingenious coronavirus challenge video Students from Campus Univers Cascades in northern France nail a slapstick skit One student is stopped mid-punch to be told jokingly to put hand sanitiser on The stunt scenes get more and more complicated in the video of the punch-up Here’s how … Read more
Middle class shoppers up and down the UK could be hit financially as the cost of fashionable household staples like tea and coffee are set to rise due to global shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Producers of trendy Fair Trade items often found in your local hipster coffee bar or quirky restaurants are struggling … Read more