Cost to supply potatoes has risen 40% amid Middle East conflict

Caitlin Klein,in Jersey, St Helierand Julia Gregory,in Jersey Chris Craddock/BBC Vinni Jones said the Grace Trust is there all year or people who are struggling A charity which supports vulnerable people in Jersey says it has “the Christmas spirit right through the year”. The Grace Trust which helps between 700 to 750 people a year…

Yet, analysts do not think inflation will return to the peak of 11.1% seen in the UK in October 2022. That is because the war in Ukraine also caused spikes in the prices of basic foodstuffs, such as wheat and edible oil, owing to the role of Ukraine in producing those items. That is not…

Zac Sherratt,South East, Adrian Harms,Dorkingand Jack Fiehn,Farnham BBC Pub landlord Martin Groves said the Budget ‘could have been a lot worse’ Businesses in Surrey have given mixed reactions to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget, which outlined spending and taxation plans for the years ahead. Key measures announced on Wednesday include scrapping the two-child benefit cap, freezing…

Natalie ShermanBusiness reporter Warner Brothers Discovery Warner Brothers Discovery is owner of HBO, known for shows like Sex and the City Paramount Skydance has made another offer to buy Warner Bros Discovery as it seeks to trump a rival plan from Netflix to buy the company’s studio and streaming networks. Paramount, which is backed by…

Archie Mitchell and Josh MartinBusiness reporters Reuters Newly appointed BP chief executive Meg O’Neill currently runs Australian oil and gas firm Woodside Energy BP has appointed a new chief executive, making Meg O’Neill the first woman to run a major global oil firm. The London-based energy giant said its current boss Murray Auchincloss would step…