British growers and sellers fear government measures starting on 30 April could result in delays and plants being damagedGarden centres and nurseries are stockpiling plants before Brexit checks are introduced later this month, amid concerns over whether new border posts will be ready to deal with the volume of deliveries.The Horticultural Trade Association (HTA), which represents garden retailers and growers, said many of its members had been increasing orders of plants in recent weeks, to...
While there's no regulation in the U.S. for what's in organic shampoos, they tend to contain ingredients perceived as safe or environmentally friendly. However, these "clean" shampoos separate and spoil faster than those made with synthetic stabilizers and preservatives. Now, researchers in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering demonstrate that a simple process—spinning organic shampoo at high speeds—improved the final products' shelf lives and ability to clean hair.
New post-Brexit border checks ‘set to zero’ to avoid what Defra calls risk of serious disruptionThe UK government has reportedly told port health authorities it will not “turn on” health and safety checks for EU imports as new post-Brexit border controls begin this month.A presentation prepared by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) highlighted the risk of “significant disruption” if the new measures were implemented, according to the Financial Times. It made clear...
Rules due to come in this month will impose new handling fees – and experts say small suppliers are already being driven awayMinisters’ decision to impose Brexit import checks on 30 April will lead to shortages of some foods, flowers and herbs, industry leaders have warned.In the week after the government was accused of blindsiding the British food industry by giving 27 days’ notice that every consignment of items such as camembert, steak, tulips and chives would be subject to fees of up to...
I hope that this Fresh Kick Friday finds you enjoying some real spring weather by now. I’d say it’s long overdue. We deserve to be done with the snow and gray days and get to be outside enjoying some drinks on a patio in the sunshine. At a certain point in the year, I pretty […]
Additional measures from 30 April for imported animal and plant products could hike costs by 10% in first year, says Allianz TradeNew post-Brexit UK border controls coming into force later this month will cost British businesses £2bn and fuel higher inflation, according to a report warning that UK-EU trade will be damaged as a result.With less than a month before the introduction of new checks on animal and plant products from 30 April, the insurer Allianz Trade said the controls agreed under...
The European Commission is proposing a scheme that would let 18- to 30-year-olds from the UK work, travel or study anywhere in the EU.
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DARTS star James Wade has heaped praise on “The Next Luke Littler” after his stunning performance in a youth tournament. Owen Bryceland, 10, hit the highest-ever average of 104.86 on th
By Eliza Mcphee for Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:23 EDT, April 8, 2024 | Updated: 00:41 EDT, April 8, 2024 More than a million Australians may no longer be able to call Triple Zero if telecommunications companies switch off the 3G network in the coming months.Telstra will close its 3G network on June 30, while Optus is expected to shut down the service in September. Vodafone switched off 3G for its...
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