Half of the free-range poultry grown for Christmas in the UK have died or been culled because of the bird flu epidemic, an industry leader has told MPs.more
Spanish Agriculture Minister Luis Planas warned that olive oil could become a "luxury product" in Spain. Droughts and record-breaking heat hurt this year's harvest, while higher energy prices contributed to higher production costs.more
The boss of the pub chain Fuller's has told the BBC that rail strikes could see Christmas parties cancelled unless there is a "speedy resolution". Simon Emeny also warned that staff who rely on hours and tips over Christmas could suffer if there is a wave of cancelled bookings.more
52 per cent of Poles believe that personal data processed by online shops is not secure, according to a study by ChronPESEL.pl and the National Debt Register. At the same time, more than 60 per cent of us happen to automatically accept consents for processing personal data without reading them.more
The site will be the chicken company’s take on a British pub and will include a ‘ring for KFC delivery’ bell, a football table, screens and pints. more
England fans will sink 30 million pints and give the economy a £300 million boost today as they watch Harry Kane’s stars take on USA and make football history.
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36 percent Poles are interested in shopping during the season of the biggest sales - according to the study "Poles' Own Wallet: Poles on e-shopping 2022". It was added that inflation and energy prices made Poles start to analyze e-spending.more
The Wendy’s burger chain is hoping that it will be second time lucky as it prepares to go nationwide in the UK with its famous square patties, two decades after scrapping its first assault on the British market.more
In the last quarter, 81 per cent of respondents allowed themselves to buy products for pleasure, according to a survey by consultancy Deloitte. It added that in the near future, consumers do not plan to spend on, for example, home furnishings and equipment and tourist trips.more
Belarus is saying goodbye to McDonald's, to be replaced from tomorrow by the Russian chain Vkusno i Tochka. Internet users speak of a "farewell to an era", but Alyaksandr Lukashenko "thanked god" for the departure of the American chain.more
Do you love coffee? Do you love it even more when it’s free? Of course, you do, so head down to Costa over the next 7 days to grab yourself a free hot drink.
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Pubs are under huge pressure following yesterday's Autumn Budget statement as around 50 pubs are closing every month amid soaring costs, business leaders have warned. more
Retail sales in Great Britain slumped in the three months to October as the pressure of inflation hitting a 41-year high and soaring energy prices forced households to cut budgets and rein in spending.
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Supermarket giant Tesco has announced a major change to its reduced sections. Every day, shoppers rush to Tesco in the hope of finding a yellow sticker bargain.
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The Citizens Advice organization - as every year before Christmas - published a list of the worst courier companies in the country. the number of problems and complaints, and the level of customer service they offer.more
Lidl has said it took £58m in additional sales from traditional supermarkets in the past month, as shoppers look for ways to save money, after quadrupling profits in a bounce back from Covid disruption.more