Supertrawlers should be banned from fishing in UK owned Protected Marine Areas, according to Greenpeace, who say the giant ‘factory ships’ are ‘destructive’. The controversial fishing vessels can be more than 328 feet long and ‘vacuum’ up huge quantities of fish every day as they move through the water. A Greenpeace study found that 25 … Read more
Government plans to ban the sale of energy drinks to children are ‘unscientific’ and ‘discriminatory’, a report claims. Ministers have proposed making it illegal to sell the ultra-caffeinated products to under-18s amid fears they are damaging to health. Campaigners say the ‘dangerous’ combination of high levels of caffeine and sugar help fuel obesity, bad behaviour … Read more
Norway and Denmark will reopen their borders to each other as coronavirus restrictions are eased, but not to their lockdown-free Scandinavian neighbour Sweden. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced on Friday Denmark will reopen its borders from June 15 to residents of Germany, Norway and Iceland but ‘with restrictions’, while Norway said it would do … Read more
The tobacco firm that is still making a mint from menthol cigarettes: Bosses are accused of sidestepping ban aimed at stopping children smoking Mint flavour menthol cigarettes were banned in Britain just last Wednesday But the UK’s best-selling tobacco company put out product range on same day The new cigarettes are being advertised under the … Read more
Cyprus will ban British tourists from entering the country when it reopens to holidaymakers on June 9 amid fears over UK’s coronavirus death toll Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos said airports would reopen on June 9 Phased reopening will initially allow passengers to fly from about 20 countries British tourists account for a third of arrivals … Read more
Bailed-out businesses face dividend ban and limits on executive pay as the Government QUADRUPLES the size of coronavirus loans to £200m Maximum loans available to large companies to increase from £50m to £200m But firms taking them up will have to stop paying dividends They will also face limitations on executive pay, bonuses and share … Read more
Tobacco companies have been working on new accessories that bypass the UK’s ban on menthol cigarettes, which comes into force this week, according to a new study. UK researchers say tobacco companies have used a four-year period to prepare for the ban by developing new products such as menthol filters and ‘flavour cards’ that make … Read more
More than £1.2billion was wiped off the value of Lambert & Butler cigarette maker Imperial Brands as a ban on flavoured vaping products by US regulators takes its toll. The FTSE 100 firm, which owns the Blu brand of vape products, said earnings this year will be slightly lower than last year while revenues are … Read more
Government considering banning dividends at companies which take out taxpayer-backed loans in coronavirus crisis By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 21:54 BST, 17 May 2020 | Updated: 21:54 BST, 17 May 2020 The Government is considering banning dividends at companies which take out taxpayer-backed loans in the coronavirus crisis. Firms which borrow up … Read more
‘My day one’: Kim Kardashian shares selfie of herself with nephew Mason Disick… after he was banned from social media by mom Kourtney By George Stark For Dailymail.com Published: 18:34 BST, 15 May 2020 | Updated: 19:10 BST, 15 May 2020 Kim Kardashian is one proud auntie. The 39-year-old reality star posted a cute snap … Read more