Make healthy food more appealing, government tells supermarkets
Supermarkets will be challenged to sell healthier food, under a new government obesity plan. Source: Original News
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Plans to help benefits recipients into work ‘a mess’, say DWP officials
Plans to help those affected by benefits cuts into work are not “properly considered”, officials tell the BBC. Source: Original News
Faisal Islam: How much will U-turn on disability benefits cost?
The changes could cost up to £3bn which will have to come from higher taxes or cuts elsewhere, given the chancellor’s self-imposed borrowing rules. Source: Original News
Lotus has ‘no plans’ to close any factory
The manufacturer has admitted it is “actively exploring” options amid talks of a move to the United States. Source: Original News
‘We have all the cards’ – Trump says he is ending Canada trade talks
Canada had been hoping to secure a trade deal with the US next month to avoid steep tariffs. Source: Original News
The benefits U-turn raises questions about the credibility of Labour’s long-term plan
The Government is boxed in from this week’s events – and lacks the Houdini skills to escape, says the BBC’s Faisal Islam Source: Original News
Nike says Trump tariffs could raise its costs by $1bn
Company executives say the sportwear giant will cut its reliance on producing goods in China to ease the impact of US trade policies. Source: Original News
UK’s data agency has ‘deep seated’ issues, review finds
Problems at the Office for National Statistics, which provides data informing policy decisions affecting millions, need to be addressed so it can rebuild its reputation, a review says. Source: Original News
Ex-Barclays boss fails to overturn City job ban over Epstein link
Jes Staley has been banned from holding top UK financial jobs over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Source: Original News
Pound hits near 4-year high as Trump rattles dollar
A report that the US President could name the new head of the central bank early raises concerns over its independence. Source: Original News