Business & Economy
CMA Writes Stern Letter to Prices, Which Promise to Look Innocent
The CMA pricing pressures response monitors key markets, while prices practise saying they have never met a wallet.
Biff Tankerton
Self appointed General once reported that a minor breeze in Lawnland was “a full-scale invasion by air-based insurgents.” Demands Lawnland form a navy, despite the nation having no body of water. Claims to have “seen combat” but later admitted it was just a particularly aggressive game of Monopoly.
UK Politics & Public Life
UK and Ireland Refresh Defence Pact, Then Hunt the Map
A refreshed UK Ireland defence memorandum brings maritime, cyber and air cooperation under one carefully labelled roof.
Health & Lifestyle
Fridge Free Vaccine Gives the Thermostat a Day Off
A fridge free vaccine candidate could ease cold chain demands while leaving the laboratory refrigerator with an identity crisis.
Business & Economy
Tin Mill Duty Turns Bean Tins Into Policy Clerks
A new anti dumping measure on Chinese tin mill imports gives ordinary bean tins an unexpected role in British trade policy.
Science & Technology
Women in Tech Measures Find Britain’s Missing Keys
Women in tech measures offer placements, a girls’ competition and returnships, while Britain searches for the missing workplace key.
Business & Economy
CMA Examines Heating Oil, Finds Tankers Have Discovered Timing
The CMA is examining heating oil concerns after reports of cancelled orders and higher replacement quotes for rural households.
Travel & Transport
Upper Thames Boat Clean up Sends Abandoned Vessels Away
The Environment Agency is removing abandoned boats from the Upper Thames, giving neglected hulls a very firm checkout time.
Business & Economy
Smart Meter Repair Rules Give Suppliers 90 Days to Find Sense
New smart meter repair rules give suppliers 90 days to act, turning the national cupboard into a waiting room with a calendar.
Science & Technology
Digital ID Consultation Turns Public Services Into an App Queue
The digital ID consultation asks how app based public services should work, allowing Britain to submit a view after locating its password manager.
Business & Economy
UK Food Exporters Prepare for Smoother EU Trade as Paperwork Enters Therapy
A proposed UK EU agri food deal promises less red tape, leaving customs paperwork to wonder whether its career is finally at risk.