Introducing the decentralised cloud network Cudos – CityAM : CityAM August 20, 2021 Back in 2019, our relationship with James and the team at Crypto AM was born over a late-night McDonalds following an investor event in Zurich. The portions that night, whilst tasty, didn’t quite meet our expectations. So, a whole swathe of the guests made their way for a midnight snack. How fortunate that was in [...]
Venues ‘far from out of the woods’ on pingdemic August 25, 2021 The hospitality sector has called on ministers to “move more quickly” to resolve staffing issues. Major food operations including McDonald’s, Nandos and Greggs have been forced to shut venues or take popular items off menus amid a shortage of delivery drivers. What’s more, trade body UKHospitality has said pubs and restaurants are still being impacted [...]
Chicken bakes unavailable as Greggs affected by supply chain disruption – CityAM : CityAM August 25, 2021 Bakery chain Greggs is the latest operation to be hit by supply issues after it confirmed shortages of its popular chicken bakes. The food outlet has been affected by shortages of chicken-based products, Gregg’s confirmed to PoliticsHome. It is the latest operation to struggle with items being off the menu after chicken restaurant Nando’s was [...]
PS5 fans fight scalpers by placing fake eBay bids November 26, 2020 PS5 fans are fighting back against scalpers by placing fake bids on eBay. Demand for the new PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles has vastly outstripped supply, with outlets across the world, including Game and Amazon, currently out of stock. Sony this week joined Microsoft in warning that shortages could last for months. The [...]
Shortages and price hikes: Brexit bravado risks ripping up retailers’ Christmas stockings September 3, 2021 The festive season may be months away, but major retailers usually start stocking up for Christmas in September. This year, however, the government’s “Brexit hubris” means it is refusing to allow EU-based drivers to return and end Britain’s HGV driver shortage, according to David Jinks, head of consumer research at international delivery firm ParcelHero. He told [...]
Peers brand decision to lift cap on number of nuclear warheads ‘thin and unconvincing’ April 22, 2021 Members of the House of Lords have criticised the government’s decision to lift the cap on the number of nuclear warheads held by the UK. Peers argued the decision was disproportionate, expensive, unfounded, unconvincing and at odds with the United States, which has just pledged to reduce the role of nuclear weapons in foreign policy. [...]
Labour urges Boris Johnson to create minister to handle supply chain crisis September 4, 2021 Labour has urged prime minister Boris Johnson to create a fresh ministerial post to handle the intensifying supply chain crisis. Ed Miliband, shadow business secretary, accused the government of “falling asleep at the wheel” over mounting problems of scarcity of materials prompting many sectors of the UK economy to snarl up. The minister would oversee [...]
Next boss calls for UK immigration shakeup amid lorry driver shortage September 1, 2021 Lamenting the national lorry driver shortage, Next boss Lord Simon Wolfson has called on the Home Office to shape up its immigration rules to allow overseas hauliers into the UK. The trickling supply of HGV drivers has led to 94 per cent of hospitality businesses reporting problems with the delivery of products, according to trade [...]
From calorie counts to meal deals, Boris Johnson can’t make up his mind May 19, 2022 When American political activist Ralph Nader famously called McDonald’s double cheeseburger “a weapon of mass destruction” he was on to something. On this side of the pond too, decades of unhealthy fast – and fat – food eating have left a mark. Around 63 per cent of adults in England are either overweight or obese. [...]
Katherine Zappone affair rocks Irish government as leak allegations pile up September 16, 2021 Irish government minister Simon Harris denied today lleaking information from cabinet and said he is “very seriously” considering making a complaint against the Sinn Fein TD who made the allegation. Speaking with the protection of privilege in the Dail this afternoon, Sinn Fein’s Matt Carthy claimed Harris had leaked information about the proposed appointment of [...]