THG says high whey protein prices will a chunk out of profits
The health and beauty firm behind the Myprotein brand has said its profits will fall by £13m because of the high price of key ingredient whey. Once regarded as a…
What economic levers are left for Reeves to pull?
A forecast is just a forecast, but the significance of today’s pessimistic analysis by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (Niesr)is that it does reflect scenarios being considered…
Jersey charity and retailer work to reduce school uniform costs
Chris Craddock BBC Jersey communities reporter BBC Autism Jersey said many parents are expressing interest in the campaign A Jersey charity and a retailer have been working together to reduce…
Guernsey States housing tenants call floor rule change ‘positive’
Tenants in States of Guernsey housing have reacted to no longer having to pay for carpet and floor when they move. Existing rules meant tenants had to pay to remove…
Hull pea taster tests 32 plates of peas a day
Michelle Lawrie samples about 32 plates of peas a day – and then has more for tea. Ms Lawrie works as a quality manager at frozen food company Birds Eye…
Two Chinese nationals charged with exporting Nvidia AI chips to China
Two Chinese nationals have been arrested and charged with illegally shipping millions of dollars’ worth of powerful AI chips to China, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Tuesday.…
Zara ads banned for featuring ‘unhealthily thin’ models
Zara Two adverts by fashion brand Zara have been banned for featuring models who appeared “unhealthily thin”. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said shadows and a slick back bun hairstyle…
Call for help with school uniform costs in England
Dan Whitworth & Dearbail Jordan Reporting fromWinsford, Cheshire Getty Images Few councils offer school uniform support, and one of the UK’s largest debt advisers has called on the government to…
Rachel Reeves must increase taxes to meet her rules, says thinktank
Taxes must rise in the autumn if Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to meet her self-imposed borrowing rules, according to an economic thinktank. The National Institute of Economic and Social Research…
Ofwat chief executive to resign at end of month
The chief executive of Ofwat will stand down at the end of the month, the regulator has confirmed. The regulator said David Black, who became chief executive in April 2022,…