Image copyright Getty Images Image caption One source told Newsnight the culling of cattle could start within weeks of a no-deal Brexit Some 45,000 dairy cows could be culled in Northern Ireland, in the event of a no-deal Brexit if new higher tariffs are applied to British milk, senior industry figures have warned. Northern Ireland […]
Image copyright Getty Images The UK food industry has asked the government to waive aspects of competition law to allow firms to co-ordinate and direct supplies with each other after a no-deal Brexit. The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) said it repeatedly asked ministers for clarity on a no-deal scenario. Existing rules prohibit suppliers and […]
Image copyright Getty Images The UK food industry has asked the government to waive aspects of competition law to allow firms to co-ordinate and direct supplies with each other after a no-deal Brexit. The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) said it repeatedly asked ministers for clarity on a no-deal scenario. Existing rules prohibit suppliers and […]
Image copyright PA Media The government has come up with new proposals for England and Wales to end the row with doctors over pensions. Doctors had started refusing to do overtime shifts because they were being landed with bills after changes to the amount that can be accrued tax-free. Just weeks after ruling out reviewing […]
Image copyright PA Media The government has come up with new proposals for England and Wales to end the row with doctors over pensions. Doctors had started refusing to do overtime shifts because they were being landed with bills after changes to the amount that can be accrued tax-free. Just weeks after ruling out reviewing […]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption John McDonnell said it would be for the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish people to decide on whether to hold another independence vote A future Labour government would not block a second Scottish independence referendum, according to shadow chancellor John McDonnell. In an interview at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, […]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption John McDonnell said it would be for the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish people to decide on whether to hold another independence vote A future Labour government would not block a second Scottish independence referendum, according to shadow chancellor John McDonnell. In an interview at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, […]
Image copyright Getty Images A “disproportionate” number of female and ethnic minority personnel in the armed forces file internal complaints, MPs have said. A Commons Defence Committee report said the number of complaints, which often allege discrimination, bullying and harassment, was a “serious concern”. Some opted not to raise grievances as they have “little faith” […]
Image copyright Getty Images A “disproportionate” number of female and ethnic minority personnel in the armed forces file internal complaints, MPs have said. A Commons Defence Committee report said the number of complaints, which often allege discrimination, bullying and harassment, was a “serious concern”. Some opted not to raise grievances as they have “little faith” […]
Media captionMichael Gove says it is “wrong” of the EU to refuse to re-open talks Cabinet minister Michael Gove says the EU “seem to be refusing to negotiate with the UK” over a new Brexit deal. Mr Gove, who is responsible for no-deal planning, said he was “deeply saddened” that Brussels was, in his words, […]
