12 h. ago Who could deny a hot, tired delivery driver the fruit from their cherry tree? | Adrian Chiles

All the poor man wanted was fresh fruit from the tree in front of my flat. I would have needed a heart of stone to refuse himI couldn’t understand what the food delivery bloke was saying to me. His accent was as heavy as his helmet and his words were getting lost in it. At the flats where I live, you’re never more than five minutes away from a weary rider like this turning up bearing someone’s tea, dinner, breakfast, lunch, snack, whatever. They’re not usually there for me, but it has been known.As I parked near the entrance, I saw him hand over his goods to a neighbour, but, unusually, he seemed in no hurry to speed off. He stood there looking up at something, before getting back on his moped and making to leave. But then he looked up again, thought better of leaving and got back off his moped. It was then that he came over to me saying words I couldn’t quite catch. He pointed up at the tree we were standing beneath and then I heard him properly, saying: “Please, if I pick cherry, ...

Politics

17 h. ago UN to vote on resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire, hostage release and aid access

The U.N. General Assembly is expected to vote on a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages held by Hamas, and the opening of all Israeli border crossings for deliveries of desperately needed food and other aid

Events

65 h. ago Compare the courage of Greta Thunberg’s Gaza aid mission with the inaction and complicity of western governments | Owen Jones

The Madleen is no ‘selfie yacht’. It is a symbol of human compassion in a world that has decided to look awayImagine this: over the weekend, Britain – shocked by the scale of suffering in Gaza – decided to bypass international norms and institutions, and used its navy to deliver much-needed food, baby formula and medical supplies to the Gaza Strip’s ports.This, of course, did not happen. Instead, it was left to activists on the Madleen, including Greta Thunberg, to make a symbolic attempt to break the blockade of aid and raise awareness of a looming “starvation crisis”. In the early hours of Monday morning, the ship was boarded by Israeli soldiers, allegedly in international waters, and the crew were taken to Israeli ports in anticipation of being repatriated. Lawyers for the activists have claimed that this is overreach by the Israeli armed forces, but the crew should consider their treatment light-touch. In 2010, the Israeli military stormed another aid flotilla and killed 10 acti...

Politics

3 d. ago Thug's direct message to judge after nicking Uber Eats rider's chips during assault

Christopher Fisher, 41, has been jailed for three years after trying to rob an Uber Eats rider and then attacking him in Liverpool city centre - and he apologised in court

Events

4 d. ago Man's message to judge after he stole Uber Eats rider's chips

'He then picked the food up and threw it back to the complainant'

Events

5 d. ago Top food critic delivers verdict on the massive Stockport Pyramid curry buffet

Jay Rayner admitted he had 'sneered' at the idea of buffets before visiting Royal Nawaab

Society

7 d. ago Now THAT'S what you call fast food! Deliveroo launches a drone delivery service

Drones travelling at speeds of up to 50 miles per hour (80 kph) will carry food from restaurants to customers in as little as three minutes.

Society

8 d. ago Thug stole Uber Eats rider's chips but was quickly sorry he tried it

Christopher Fisher was struck in the head with an improvised weapon as his victim fought back when the takeaway was swiped from his delivery bag

Politics

9 d. ago Uber Eats fans can't believe how one courier delivers food as 'it'll take a while'

Hundreds of Uber Eats drivers work around the UK, and while most use cars, bikes, or walk to deliver food, one courier has found a totally different way to do it

Society

9 d. ago Driving change: CrossCountry supports Edinburgh charity with new electric vehicle

Edinburgh-based charity Upmo Eat supports young adults with learning disabilities and autism get into employment Thanks to a £32,000 grant from train operator CrossCountry’s Customer and Communities Improvement Fund (CCIF), Upmo Eat has expanded its fleet of electric vehicles to deliver food across Edinburgh.

Politics

9 d. ago Uber Eats driver makes delivery in bizarre way as people say it'll 'take a while'

There are hundreds of Uber Eats couriers across the UK and while most deliver takeaways by car, bike or on foot, one courier came up with a very unique alternative

Politics

2 w. ago All the Scottish restaurants that won at the Deliveroo Awards

The 2025 Deliveroo restaurant award winners have been announced, and a range of Scottish businesses won.

Society

3 w. ago EU reset deal puts Britain back on the world stage, says Keir Starmer

UK prime minister heralds a ‘win-win’ but faces criticism for concessions on fishing rightsKeir Starmer has vowed his EU reset deal will deliver cheaper food and energy for British people, heralding a “win-win” as he sealed the high-stakes agreement with concessions on youth visas and fishing.“Britain is back on the world stage,” the prime minister said after shaking hands on the deal with the EU’s Ursula von der Leyen in London. “It gives us unprecedented access to the EU market, the best of any country all while sticking to the red lines in our manifesto.” Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Prosus launches £3.4bn takeover offer for Just Eat in deal ‘milestone’

Prosus is set to become the fourth largest food delivery group in the world following the takeover.

Economics

last month China's army of food delivery drivers get by with help from discount 'loving meals'

More and more of China's migrant workers are choosing to work in the gig economy

Society