Tesco and Morrisons say they will shun Australian meat even if it is cheaper

Tesco and Morrisons say they will shun Australian meat even if it is cheaper in a major boost for UK farmers following historic trade deal that slashed tariffs Tesco, Britain’s largest grocer, and Morrisons will reject meat from Down Under British farmers fear they will be driven out of business if the market is flooded … Read more

Mortgage prisoners frustrated as MPs shun law change

Mortgage prisoners hoping for an end to high interest rates have been left frustrated and angry as MPs voted down a proposed law change that could have cut their bills by hundreds of pounds per month. Mortgage prisoners are borrowers who took out high-interest home loans with lenders such as Northern Rock, which went under … Read more

Shareholder fear as firms may shun ‘physical’ AGMs

Investors voice concerns over future of AGMs as corporate giants scramble to decide whether to hold physical shareholder events for a second year By Alex Lawson And Emma Dunkley, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:50 BST, 3 April 2021 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 3 April 2021 Investors have voiced concerns over the future of annual … Read more

French and Italian doctors shun Oxford vaccine after suffering ‘high-intensity flu symptoms’

Now French and Italian doctors shun Oxford vaccine after EU cast doubts on its efficacy and Macron ‘managed demand’ by claiming it is less effective in over-60s In France, 149 cases of symptoms were reported by staff with average age of 34 French authorities have not offered jab at all to those over 65 due … Read more

French and Italian doctors shun Oxford vaccine after suffering ‘high-intensity flu symptoms’

Now French and Italian doctors shun Oxford vaccine after EU cast doubts on its efficacy and Macron ‘managed demand’ by claiming it is less effective in over-60s In France, 149 cases of symptoms were reported by staff with average age of 34 French authorities have not offered jab at all to those over 65 due … Read more

People in South African-strain Covid areas slam Matt Hancock’s demands they shun fresh fruit and veg

People in areas hit by outbreaks of the South African Covid strain have slammed Matt Hancock as ‘out of touch’ after he said they should eat out of their freezer and store cupboards before considering leaving the house to shop for fresh food. The Health Secretary repeated warnings that the highly transmissible strain was the … Read more

Ghost town Britain: Commuting city workers shun the office as new lockdown is announced

Office staff largely worked from home today as Britain’s third national lockdown began to clamp shut, but tradesmen, key workers and essential businesses continued to travel in to their jobs. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said last night the restrictions, which will come in tomorrow, would allow the virus to be contained and the NHS protected. … Read more

Ghost town Britain: Commuting city workers shun the office as new lockdown is announced

Office staff largely worked from home today as Britain’s third national lockdown began to clamp shut, but tradesmen, key workers and essential businesses continued to travel in to their jobs. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said last night the restrictions, which will come in tomorrow, would allow the virus to be contained and the NHS protected. … Read more

Bosses at French construction firm shun Grenfell inquiry citing obscure law

Bosses at French construction firm shun Grenfell inquiry citing obscure law used just once in 52 years as evidence reveals they knew flammable cladding was ‘substandard’ Three construction bosses say a French law prevents them from taking the stand The 1968 law stops company data being shared in proceedings abroad  Technical manager warned cladding was … Read more

Bosses at French construction firm shun Grenfell inquiry citing obscure law

Bosses at French construction firm shun Grenfell inquiry citing obscure law used just once in 52 years as evidence reveals they knew flammable cladding was ‘substandard’ Three construction bosses say a French law prevents them from taking the stand The 1968 law stops company data being shared in proceedings abroad  Technical manager warned cladding was … Read more