Do we need cocoa-free chocolate and is it nice?
The first thing I notice is the lack of a strong aroma. There’s no familiar, powerful waft of cocoa when opening this bag of sweets, the packet of biscuits, or…
GP’s fears for patients over benefits changes
The cost of living crisis was making people ill and there would be a “flood” of people needing support as benefit changes came into force, a Sheffield GP has warned.…
Tensions rise at one of the UK’s biggest van-dwelling sites
Plans to move one of the UK’s biggest van-dwelling communities are under way amid growing tensions with people who live nearby. At least 60 caravans and vans are parked around…
Luxury watch firm to close showrooms and cut jobs
A luxury watch retailer has confirmed it will close 16 showrooms across the country and has put dozens of roles at risk. The Watches of Switzerland Group – based at…
Oldest Post Office scandal victim rejects higher payout as ‘still not good enough’
The oldest surviving victim of the Post Office Horizon scandal has rejected an increased offer of compensation, saying it is “still not good enough”. Betty Brown, 92, was originally offered…
Woman creates community pantry at front of house
A woman has set up a community pantry at the front of her house in Hull to help people who are struggling and needing food. Sarah Dolan set up the…
UK economy grew more than expected in February
The UK economy grew by more than predicted in February and exports to the US increased by £500m as businesses rushed to beat US tariffs. The economy expanded by 0.5%,…
Bus users bemoan company’s fare increases
Bus passengers have criticised a company’s decision to put up fares, as it announced changes due to “increases in operating costs”. Dan Bassett, Ipswich Buses’s managing director, said the company…
Why Beijing is not backing down on tariffs
In response to why Beijing is not backing down to Donald Trump on tariffs, the answer is that it doesn’t have to. China’s leaders would say that they are not…
Jobs fears as disability scheme owes businesses thousands
Businesses employing disabled people say they are owed hundreds of thousands of pounds by the government, and fear they may have to let staff go. Under the Access to Work…