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The boss of Greggs said there was “no doubt” hugely popular appetite suppressing drugs have led to people looking for “smaller portions”, affecting the company’s bottom line. People are also looking for “protein and fibre”, and generally healthier options, Roisin Currie said, adding the bakery has been introducing products to tap into that market. Greggs…

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Heathrow Airport’s plan for a third runway, which involves moving the M25 motorway, has been chosen by the government. Two plans had been under consideration – one from the airport itself, and another from Arora Group, led by hotel tycoon Surinder Arora. Heathrow had proposed a new runway which would be up to 3.5km (2.2…

In issuing the probe into the deal, Nandy said: “The public interest considerations concerned are the need for a sufficient plurality of views in each UK market for news media; and, the need for a sufficient plurality of persons with control of media enterprises serving every different UK audience.”

There might also be a more direct impact on food. “Some elements of crude oil are used in fertiliser, and so there could be a cost implication in terms of food prices,” Benjamin Goodwin, partner at banking advisory firm PRISM Strategic Intelligence told the BBC.