Saturday, January 17, 2026

Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?

Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.

Cafe offers free breakfasts for vulnerable people

Hummingbird Cafe wants to support people who may not be able to afford a hot meal.

Friday, January 16, 2026

'We're in survival mode': The milk price crisis draining dairy farms

Adam and Lucy Johnstone have seen the money they receive for their milk tumble over the last three months.

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Boeing knew of flaw in part linked to UPS plane crash, US safety board report says

An aircraft that crashed in November had a structural flaw that had been identified by Boeing 15 years ago, investigators say.

Government to give cash payouts to people in financial crisis

The replacement to the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.

'We don't need a sticking plaster', say pub owners

More than 40 hospitality firms have come together to campaign against tax increases.

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Reeves vows rail plan will go ahead, despite cynicism

The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.

China announces record $1tn trade surplus despite Trump tariffs

Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at $1.19tn as China diversified its trade.

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Trump briefed on military and covert options for Iran, sources say

The US president also imposes a 25% tariff on countries that "do business" with Tehran, while Iran's foreign minister says his country is "ready for war".

Businesses call to be included in any pub rates backtrack

Shops, pharmacies and music venues want any climbdown on business rates for pubs to apply to them too.