58 m. ago British food and drink industry call on EU to ‘reset’ trade ties

Retailers and food producers offer to help efforts reduce ‘unnecessary red tape’ costing industry billions of poundsMore than a dozen of Britain’s biggest retailers and food producers, including Marks & Spencer, J Sainsbury and Asda, have called on the EU to reduce checks on food and drink crossing the Channel and Irish Sea, which they say are costing billions of pounds.Ahead of a summit on 19 May that is hoped to “reset” trade ties five years on from Brexit, they are urging politicians to hammer out a deal on sanitary and phytosanitary checks. They hope this would include a veterinary agreement and would harmonise food safety rules or recognise them as equivalent. Continue reading...

Politics

62 m. ago Arne Slot names Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk 'has a big influence on'

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Politics

70 m. ago Enzo Maresca fires stark Chelsea warning over Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson goal droughts

Blues boss admits his concern as key attacking duo fail to find the net again despite surprise starts against Legia Warsaw

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72 m. ago Enzo Maresca makes damning Chelsea admission amid Cole Palmer struggles

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has pulled no punches with his assessment of the Blues' top four hopes as Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson continue to struggle for goals

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72 m. ago Lyon boss makes Man United Europa League feelings clear after dramatic comeback

Latest Manchester United news following Thursday's dramatic Europa League win against Lyon

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76 m. ago Financial experts urge families to start planning Christmas spending now to avoid debt

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Economics

78 m. ago Hospital urgently tracing anyone in contact with A&E patient with Mpox virus

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Science

80 m. ago Person with rare virus turns up at A&E as hospital urgently traces patients at risk

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Science

95 m. ago Joe Thompson's wife's tribute to 'incredible and courageous' dad after his death, aged 36

Former Rochdale footballer Joe has sadly died aged 36 after a battle with cancer

Events

97 m. ago Ange Postecoglou prolongs Tottenham tenure with chance to silence critics

Under-fire Spurs boss will hope vital victory in Frankfurt proves a real turning point, rather than another merely fleeting glimpse of success

Politics

1 hour ago SNP Government demands urgent meeting with Westminster following Supreme Court gender ruling

Scotland’s Social Justice Secretary plans to make a statement at the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday’s judgment next week.

Politics

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Events

2 h. ago UK hospital urgently tracing anyone in contact with A&E patient with rare virus

Health bosses at the Cambridge-based hospital said they had alerted 30 patients over possible exposure to the nasty bug - a further 20 staff members were also contacted

Science

2 h. ago Joe Thompson's wife's heartbreaking tribute after footballer's tragic death aged 36

Rochdale confirmed the tragic death of their former star Joe Thompson on Friday after a long battle with cancer and his wife Chantelle has now spoken out on the sad news

Events

2 h. ago Naples cable car crash: Everything we know about horror incident that killed two Brits

The popular cable car, which offers panoramic views of nearby Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples, had only recently restarted for the tourist season - with the operator saying all necessary checks had been made

Events

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Thompson came through the ranks at Manchester United before earning icon status at Rochdale

Events

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Politics

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Economics

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Carrying a "spare" of this item in your car could help you avoid a fine.

Politics

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The actor, 86 - who played Harold Bishop in the Australian soap on/off between 1975 and 2025 - shared that he was diagnosed with terminal and rare lung cancer in December last year.

Science