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Post-Brexit Border Delays Threaten UK and EU Horticulture Trade, Industry Leaders Warn
Nurseries and garden centres in Britain and Europe are raising alarms over the inefficiencies of new post-Brexit border posts, which are causing delays, damage, and significant extra costs for plant importers. The Horticultural Trade Association (HTA), representing 1,400 UK garden retailers and growers, along with several European trade bodies, hasContinue Reading
Boots boss to stand down after six years at the helm
The boss of UK high street health and beauty chain Boots has announced plans to stand down after six years in the top job. Managing director Sebastian James has handed in his notice to take up a role in the healthcare sector. Boots, which is owned by US-listed giant WalgreensContinue Reading
Andy Murray outlines Wimbledon decision as Novak Djokovic surprises Alcaraz
Andy Murray will make a final decision on his Wimbledon participation this evening. The two-time champion is scheduled to play on Tuesday but is not fully fit following surgery on a spinal cyst last week. Murray is due to have one final practice set on Monday before making a decisionContinue Reading
Cleverly accuses Glastonbury festival-goers of joking about small boat crossings after Banksy stunt
James Cleverly has accused festival-goers of “celebrating the loss of life in the Channel” after a Banksy stunt at Glastonbury. The home secretary attacked the artist and revellers at the festival, claiming they were “joking about and celebrating” small boat migration. “People die in the Mediterranean, people die in theContinue Reading
Vast Dorset salt caverns to store hydrogen under former Royal Navy base
Vast salt caverns designed for hydrogen storage are set to be excavated beneath Britain’s largest former naval base, Portland Harbour in Dorset, as part of a strategic plan to bolster the country’s energy security. The project involves creating 19 caverns, each the size of St Paul’s Cathedral, which will storeContinue Reading
Election latest: Farage lashes out at BBC with new policy in speech and denies Reform has Russia links
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Nigel Farage said Reform UK would campaign as the “leading voice of opposition” to abolish the BBC licence fee, claiming the broadcaster has “abused its position of power”Continue Reading
Avril Lavigne review, Glastonbury 2024: Another artist plonked on far too small a stage
There comes a point at Glastonbury 2024 where it becomes easier to give up about a mile away from the stage. Much like Sugababes’ overcrowded set, the grouchy, nostalgic pop-punk queen Avril Lavigne is one of the festival’s must-see acts, yet is shoved on a too-small stage in front ofContinue Reading
Make a Fortune From Betting on Soccer Sensations
Soccer is a fantastic game that provides an exciting journey of passion, emotions, and fun for fans globally. Arguably the most popular sport, it unites people of different tribes, languages, and countries. The 90-minute soccer game also allows pundits to place bets and stand a chance of winning fantastic prizes,Continue Reading
Researchers look to Caribbean volcano for geothermal energy and critical metals
Researchers in the UK are looking to a Caribbean volcano to provide answers about where metals vital for batteries and electric cars can be found, and how power can be generated from its heat. Volcanoes around the world emit copper, lithium, gold and many other so-called critical metals in theirContinue Reading
University chancellor says she is an ‘accidental trailblazer’ for women in Stem
The new chancellor of a Scottish university, who describes herself as an “accidental trailblazer”, has said she will fulfil the role for the common good. Anne-Marie Imafidon has spent her career helping young women break into the largely male-dominated science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem). Recognised around the world forContinue Reading