Britain

Cambridge University Scientists Launch New Animal Welfare Scoring System

A new system of measuring animal welfare that enables reliable comparison across different types of pig farming has been introduced by Cambridge University...

Waitrose & Partners To End Collaboration With Heston Blumenthal

John Lewis Partnership, which operates John Lewis and Waitrose banners, has announced that the Heston from Waitrose range will be wound down.

Sainsbury's To Close Two Depots With 1,400 Jobs Affected

British supermarket group Sainsbury's plans to consolidate five existing Sainsbury's and Argos general merchandise depots into three, closing two by 2026,...

Tesco Says It Is Advancing Environmental Performance Across Its UK Supply Base

Tesco has announced nearly 500 of its UK fruit and vegetable growers are now LEAF Marque certified, as the retailer claims it is advancing environmental pe...

Britain's Salad Crisis Could Last Another Month

UK consumers may face shortages of salad staples, including tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers, for up to another month, the government said on Thursday.

Champagne Sales To Reach New Record In 2022, Producers Say

Champagne sales are expected to reach a new record in 2022, despite inflation that could have made consumers shun the expensive bubbly, producers said.

Britons Worry About Running Out Of Food, Keeping Warm, Survey Finds

One in six people in Britain are worried about running out of food and more cannot keep warm enough in their own homes, according to an official survey on...

Britain-Northern Ireland Trade Grew In 2021 Despite Brexit Checks

The value of goods and services moving to Northern Ireland from Britain posted annual growth of 7% in 2021 to reach a record £14.4 billion ($17.9 bil...