Pressure on supermarkets to lower prices sends food inflation to new low June 27, 2023 Supermarkets slashing the prices of kitchen staples such as bread, milk and cheese has helped ease food inflation in a welcome boost for shoppers. Food inflation fell to 14.6 per cent in June, down from 15.4 per cent in May, according to figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The decline marks the second consecutive monthly [...]
Energy suppliers have a duty to help businesses with bills, says EDF exec June 26, 2023 Suppliers have a duty to help businesses stay afloat through easing the conditions of their energy bills, EDF has argued.
Vodafone and Three hit back at national security concerns June 26, 2023 Vodafone and Three UK have dismissed concerns about their merger threatening national security after facing criticism from MPs and trade bodies over Three’s ties to China. Three UK, owned entirely by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchinson Holdings, has provoked MPs and trade bodies to flag their concerns that the telecoms company’s links to China may endanger [...]
Train travel in Europe: London to Italy in a day with Byway Travel June 26, 2023 To Tuscany by train? It’s a doddle, finds Adam Bloodworth, who trains it from London with Byway Travel, train travel in Europe specialists LONDON TO TUSCANY TRAIN: Destination: a friend’s wedding in Tuscany. How else other than to fly? Well, what about this: lunch in Paris, then dinner in Italy, all on the same day, and all [...]
Dorries blamed as Huawei watchdog report goes unpublished for two years June 26, 2023 The annual report investigating national security risks posed by the Chinese telecoms company Huawei has remained unpublished for nearly two years, raising concerns about government transparency. According to the Telegraph, the decision to shelve the publication of the Huawei Cyber Security Evaluation Centre (HCSEC) report was made by the then-culture secretary, Nadine Dorries. Since 2021, [...]
Learning Lisbon’s foodie secrets with the Jamie Oliver of Portugal June 26, 2023 As new Portuguese restaurant Joia opens in London, Adam Bloodworth visits Lisbon to taste its inspiration Unless you’ve spent the last decade hiding underneath a yellow tram, you will have noticed that Portugal’s capital Lisbon has become the European city du jour lately. Everyone in your office has a tip for the best pastel de nata, the smartest [...]
Rich Brits only group to pocket disposable income rise as inflation chokes poorest families’ finances June 26, 2023 The richest households in the UK are the only group to have undergone a living standards improvement over the last year, while poorer families are being whacked by sky high energy and food bills, according to research out today. Top earners in Britain have seen their post-bill weekly income increase 2.1 per cent over the [...]
Bitcoin retraces to $30,200 after registering 2023 high above $31,000 June 26, 2023 Bitcoin posted a new high for 2023 when it breached $31k before retracing to around $30,300 this morning, while Ethereum closes in on $1.9k.
Onshore wind is not just about net zero, it’s a vote winner June 26, 2023 Onshore wind is not just about going green, it's a vote winner that could ease bills and liberalise planning for housing and transport.
RAF intercepted 21 Russian planes in last 21 days as ‘stark reminder’ of Nato’s importance June 26, 2023 RAF planes in the Nato alliance have intercepted 21 Russian jets in as many days, as the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine continues to dominate Europe. Royal Air Force Typhoon jets, which are part of Nato’s Quick Reaction Alert system in Estonia were scrambled daily over the last three weeks, as Moscow continues to provoke European [...]