The price of bread, biscuits and beer could be at risk of rising as a result of months of wet weather in the UK, a report has suggested. Harvests of crops including wheat, barley and oats may fall by more than 17% this year compared to 2023. The Energy & …

Getir, the grocery delivery app, has abandoned a European expansion that is set to result in the loss of around 1,500 jobs in the UK. Sky News had previously revealed that the Turkey-based company, which means ‘to bring’ in Turkish, had successfully raised money from investors to fund its withdrawals …

The cost of bread, biscuits and beer could increase this year due to the impact of the unusually wet autumn and winter on UK harvests. Research suggests that production of wheat, oats, barley and oilseed rape could drop by four million tonnes (17.5%) compared with 2023. The wet weather has …

Strikes at Heathrow Airport are taking place over the next few weeks, with the first one already under way. Staff at the UK’s biggest airport are set to walk out during the early bank holiday in May, with their union warning planes could be “delayed, disrupted and grounded”. Here’s what …

A unit of Sony, the giant Japanese conglomerate, is investing millions of pounds in a British insurance start-up which has amassed more than 200,000 customers. Sky News understands that Urban Jungle will announce this week that it has raised $14m (£?m) from existing investors including Sony Innovation Fund. The funding …

The average price paid for comprehensive motor insurance rose 1% in the first quarter of the year, according to industry data indicating an easing in the steep rises seen last year. The latest tracker issued by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) showed a 1% increase on the previous three …

A British artificial intelligence company which helps customers to map complex corporate transactions is raising millions of pounds to spur its growth from a vehicle backed by one of Italy’s renowned business dynasties. Sky News understands that Jigsaw, which was founded by Stephen Scanlan and Travis Leon, two former lawyers, …

Speakers, fitness trackers and other internet-connected devices sold in the UK now have to meet new requirements. Source link

Blackstone, the American private equity behemoth, is this weekend finalising a revised offer to buy the company which owns the music catalogues of Shakira and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Sky News has learnt that Blackstone is preparing to lodge an improved bid for Hipgnosis Songs Fund (HSF) as early …

Monzo, the fintech which has become one of Britain’s biggest consumer banking groups, is this weekend putting the finishing touches to an expanded fundraising involving one of the world’s best-known technology investors. Sky News has learnt that Monzo has agreed terms with Hedosophia, an early backer of Airbnb and Uber, …

She is not the exception; she is the norm. In 1997, the most common living arrangement for an adult aged between 18 and 34 was being in a couple with children, according to the Resolution Foundation think tank. Now, it is living with your parents. Lisa Griggs is one of …

Jeremy Hunt is convening a summit aimed at enticing more companies to London’s stock market amid an accelerating exodus of businesses being picked off by overseas and financial predators. Sky News has learnt that the Treasury has invited the bosses of some of Britain’s most prominent private companies to attend …

John Barnett had been giving a formal legal deposition against the plane manufacturer before his sudden death. Source link

A former top Post Office executive has denied lying “throughout” her two days of testimony at the inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal. Angela van den Bogerd, who held various roles over 35 years at the organisation, told the hearing that while she did miss evidence of problems with the …

The widow of a sub-postmaster who took his own life had to sign a non-disclosure agreement with the Post Office in exchange for staggered compensation payments, an inquiry has heard. The family of sub-postmaster Martin Griffiths also had to agree not to pursue legal action to try to clear his …

Post Office inquiry live: Angela van den Bogerd shown letter blaming PO for postmaster’s death – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary Angela van den Bogerd, a director at the Post Office for years, is giving evidence for a second day She’s been shown a letter from 2013 …

Large 3D printers, such as that unveiled in Maine, are more like to be used to make parts of houses rather than full homes, says Dr Eujin Pei, who is an expert in additive manufacturing at Brunel University. He says they can be used for historical restoration, “not to print …

Post Office inquiry live: Angela van den Bogerd shown letter blaming PO for postmaster’s death – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary Angela van den Bogerd, a director at the Post Office for years, is giving evidence for a second day She’s been shown a letter from 2013 …

Anglo American has rejected a £31.1bn takeover proposed by rival miner BHP, branding it “highly unattractive” and “opportunistic”. BHP confirmed on Thursday that it had approached Anglo American about a deal which would create the world’s largest copper producer. But Anglo American has rebuffed the approach, in particular the plan …

Post Office inquiry live: Angela van den Bogerd shown letter blaming PO for postmaster’s death – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary Angela van den Bogerd, a director at the Post Office for years, is giving evidence for a second day She’s been shown a letter from 2013 …