Kellogg loses fight to block ban on sugary cereal promos in U.K.
The company says the regulations don't take into account the nutritional value of milk added to cereal. LONDON — Breakfast food giant Kellogg Co. lost a legal bid Monday to block new anti-obesity measures in England banning the promotion of sugary cereals. The U.S. company that makes Coco Pops, Frosted Flakes, Frosties and Rice Krispies had challenged the U.K. government over regulations taking effect in October restricting the promotion of foods high in fat, sugar or salt.
Pret a Manger back in the black as customers return after two years of pandemic losses
Pret a Manger swung back to profit in March after two years of heavy losses caused by the pandemic. The coffee chain said sales are back above pre-pandemic levels as its recovery has ‘continued and accelerated this year’. Sales outside London have been growing faster than in the capital, where it is still weighed down by the shift of working from home.
Johnson knew of misconduct reports but promoted MP to key role
Boris Johnson was aware of media reports and speculation about alleged misconduct by Conservative MP Chris Pincher, but promoted him to a senior government role because there was no formal complaint against him at the time, the prime minister’s spokesman said. The U.K. prime minister suspended Pincher from the ruling Tory party late on Friday.
GBP/USD clings around 1.2100s ahead of UK PMIs and US Factory Orders
The British pound is almost flat during the day, though slightly positive after a peaceful trading day. Weaker UK economic data, high inflation, and slowing growth paint a stagflationary scenario for the GBP. On Tuesday, the UK S&P Global/CIPS Services and Composite PMIs to shed additional information on the British economy.
Hangover pill on sale in UK ‘to help drinkers wake up feeling their best’
Myrkl works by rapidly breaking down alcohol in gut when taken at least an hour before drinking A hangover-busting pill that is claimed to help drinkers “wake up feeling their best” has gone on sale in the UK. Myrkl is said to leave drinkers feeling fresh by accelerating the breakdown of alcohol in the gut before it reaches the liver.
Iain Stirling thanks fans as new podcast with wife Laura Whitmore climbs Spotify charts
The comedian posted on Twitter after the married couple's true crime podcast "Partners in Crime" climbed the Spotify charts. Alongside two pictures - a billboard advert of the podcast and the streaming platform's podcast charts - the presenter wrote: "The support for the podcast so far has been mind blowing!
Oil gains as traders grapple with tight supplies, demand cuts
Oil rose as investors weighed solid physical market signals against concerns that a global slowdown will erode demand West Texas Intermediate futures rose above US$110 a barrel, erasing earlier losses, while trading volumes were curtailed by the US Fourth of July holiday. Vitol Group, the biggest independent oil trader, warned over the weekend that surging fuel costs are starting to hurt demand.
After EU passes crypto rules, lawyers ask whether the UK will follow suit
The EU’s landmark Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, decided last week, will be the world’s first regulatory framework for crypto and could serve as a “benchmark” for the UK’s own legislation, according to legal experts. The MiCA regulation, which will come into force at the end of 2023, will apply to crypto-asset issuers and service providers in the EU.
RB Bragantino vs Botafogo Preview & Prediction | 2022 Brazilian Serie A
THE FACTS When is RB Bragantino vs Botafogo on and what time does it start? RB Bragantino vs Botafogo will take place on Tuesday 5th July, 2022 – 00:00 (UK) Where is RB Bragantino vs Botafogo taking place? RB Bragantino vs Botafogo will take place at Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid in Bragança Paulista, Brazil
Pharmacy distribution site emerges for Phoenix Group to serve North of England
260,000 sq ft Wakefield site to be completed before end of 2022 Construction is well under way on a major medical distribution centre in Wakefield, which will create between 150 and 300 jobs. The 260,000 sq ft facility will serve the NHS and pharmacies across the North of England.
Guns N' Roses Jam With Carrie Underwood At Stadium Shows
Bruce Henne | 07-04-2022 (hennemusic) Guns N' Roses were joined by country music star Carrie Underwood during back-to-back stadium shows in London, UK over the 4th of July weekend. The country superstar teamed up with GNR for both "Sweet Child O' Mine" and show-closer "Paradise City" during July 1 and 2 concerts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Amazon announces London micromobility hub and new solar installations
Amazon.com Inc. today launched a micromobility hub in London from where it plans to make more than 1 million e-commerce deliveries every year. In conjunction, the company announced plans to install more than 30,000 rooftop solar panels at several of its U.K. facilities. Amazon has set a goal of delivering 50% of the shipments that it processes with net zero-carbon emissions by 2030.
MPs give Boris Johnson a soft landing after a week of summiteering
The PM got off lightly over Chris Pincher – lucky for him as his backbenchers seemed to have better things to do than back him Call it the phoney war. All that anyone in Westminster was really thinking about was what the prime minister knew about his former deputy chief whip Chris Pincher, and when he knew it.
Scottish independence would be ‘utterly tragic for whole world’, claims PM
Boris Johnson has claimed Scottish independence would be “utterly tragic for the whole world” if it caused the UK’s armed forces to be divided. The Prime Minister also insisted a second independence poll is not a priority for the UK Government. Speaking in the House of Commons, Conservative MP Brendan Clarke-Smith (Bassetlaw) claimed Scottish nationalists would cut defence spending and “unilaterally disarm” if they achieved independence.
UK’s cost-of-living crisis breathes new life into old battle over Brexit
With an inflation rate just over 9%, the United Kingdom is more or less in the same boat as the U.S. and the European Union. But the U.K.’s cost-of-living crisis is having one unique effect: stirring up the 6-year-old cold war over Brexit. Opponents of Britain’s departure from the EU say support for the idea of reversing Brexit can only grow.
Senior Council of Europe official urges UK not to repeal Human Rights Act
Council’s commissioner for human rights says replacing act with British bill of rights would send ‘wrong signal’ A senior Council of Europe official has warned the UK government against weakening protections for its citizens by repealing the Human Rights Act. Dunja Mijatović, the council’s commissioner for human rights, said on Monday that replacing the act with a British bill of rights would send the “wrong signal”.
What happens when your local council goes bankrupt
Local government fulfils an essential role in society. It provides fundamental services - from social care and transport to education, water and waste collection. And when it no longer can, when a council goes bankrupt, it is the most vulnerable citizens who bear the brunt of that failure.
'Could there be a Covid connection behind hepatitis outbreak in kids?'
Dr Miriam Stoppard looks into the worrying and puzzling rise in children needing liver transplants, and what the latest research is suggesting The global outbreak of hepatitis in children is a real worry, especially among parents and grandparents, raising the spectre of another Covid. There have been 650 suspected cases globally and more than 250 of those were in the UK.
England v India: Jonny Bairstow reaches half-century in second innings at Edgbaston
Jonny Bairstow reaches a “beautifully-timed” 50 as England chase 378 for victory over India at Edgbaston. FOLLOW LIVE: England v India, day four – live text, clips and TMS commentary UK users only Watch Today at the Test on BBC Four, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app from 19:00 BST every day.