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Cafes and food delivery apps are our new rivals, Greene King CEO says

Cafes and food delivery apps are our new rivals, Greene King CEO says

People swapping cask ales for cappuccinos or ordering a burger and a beer via Deliveroo rather than at their local are a new threat to pubs, according to the boss of Greene King. Nick Mackenzie, who r …

Canada threatens Jeep-maker over possible US move

Canada threatens Jeep-maker over possible US move

The Canadian government has threatened legal action against global car giant Stellantis over its plans to move production of the Jeep Compass to the US. Earlier this week, Stellantis revealed a $13bn …

Child poverty is a 'crisis that cannot be ignored'

Child poverty is a 'crisis that cannot be ignored'

Public health officials have issued an 'urgent call' to tackle child poverty in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The 2025 director of public health annual report said 27,000 babies, children and youn …

China has found Trump's pain point - rare earths

China has found Trump's pain point - rare earths

Last week, China's Ministry of Commerce published a document that went by the name of 'announcement No. 62 of 2025'. But this wasn't just any bureaucratic missive. It has rocked the fragile tariffs tr …

China's biggest shopping event starts five weeks early to revive spending

China's biggest shopping event starts five weeks early to revive spending

It's known to be China's biggest online shopping event - taking place on 11 November each year. But this year, Single's Day sales have already begun in mid-October, as part of efforts by Chinese retai …

Energy standing charge plans could backfire, MPs told

Energy standing charge plans could backfire, MPs told

Energy bosses have given a cool reception to regulator Ofgem's plan to overhaul standing charges. Under Ofgem's plans announced in September, all suppliers in England, Scotland and Wales will offer at …