Thatched cottages could disappear in 20 years’ time due to straw shortage, Historic England warns 

Traditional thatched cottages could disappear from the landscape in 20 years’ time because of a shortage of the right type of straw, Historic England warns Historic England said thatched houses could be thing of the past within 20 years High rents taking toll on thatchers, who can’t afford to pay for business premises Thatching straw … Read more

Chip shortage worsening by the day, IT supply chain badly disrupted

While the times have been turbulent for the past year or so, it has hit virtually every industry. The semiconductor shortage is proof of that and now it is getting even more serious. Experts are predicting, this could continue till the end of 2022, and affect virtually all the manufacturing industries that rely on semiconductor … Read more

Pubs warn they face a BEER shortage ahead of indoor reopening of bars

Pubs face a beer shortage ahead of Monday’s big reopening as brewers struggle to keep up with the huge influx in demand, an industry chief has today warned. Britons are expected to pile back into pubs tomorrow when the Government lifts its ban on indoor hospitality for the first time this year. Experts earlier this … Read more

Pubs warn they face a BEER shortage ahead of indoor reopening of bars

Pubs face a beer shortage ahead of Monday’s big reopening as brewers struggle to keep up with the huge influx in demand, an industry chief has today warned. Britons are expected to pile back into pubs tomorrow when the Government lifts its ban on indoor hospitality for the first time this year. Experts earlier this … Read more

Nationwide shortage of baby milk formula leaves parents panicked

Nationwide shortage of baby milk formula leaves parents panicked as supermarket and pharmacy shelves are stripped bare due to ‘issue with ingredient’  Parents have been left panicked over a nationwide shortage of baby formula Danoe, who own the UK’s biggest formula brands Aptmail and Cow & Gate say they are experiencing low availability due to an … Read more

Nationwide shortage of baby milk formula leaves parents panicked

Nationwide shortage of baby milk formula leaves parents panicked as supermarket and pharmacy shelves are stripped bare due to ‘issue with ingredient’  Parents have been left panicked over a nationwide shortage of baby formula Danoe, who own the UK’s biggest formula brands Aptmail and Cow & Gate say they are experiencing low availability due to an … Read more

Shortage of listed homes pushes house prices up further

House prices jumped sharply again in April as a slowdown in the number of homes coming up for sale continued to hit the market. Estate agents are lapping up strong sales and a spike in buyer interest, but new listings remain woefully low, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors said. Chris Stonock, an estate agent … Read more

Shortage of computer chips takes toll on manufacturers

Shortage of computer chips takes toll on manufacturers and threatens to stretch into next year By Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 5 May 2021 | Updated: 22:19 BST, 5 May 2021 A shortage of computer chips is wreaking havoc in the world of manufacturing – and threatens to stretch into next … Read more

Convenience store shelves are being left empty due to shortage in delivery drivers

Convenience store shelves are being left empty due to shortage in delivery drivers after Covid crisis and Brexit forced workers to return to EU Latest research warns problem is escalating and wholesalers are struggling   Spar wholesaler AF Blakemore has been forced to introduce caps on products  Trade magazine The Grocer said it understands products are … Read more