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Charity says food poverty is rising across Devon and Cornwall
A food sharing charity said it had provided more than 500,000 meals to those in need across Devon and Cornwall this year and was ramping up its operation in the run up to Christmas. Charity FareShare South West (FSSW), which works with local supermarkets and farmers, said this year more than 800 tonnes of produce…
Construction sector shrinks at fastest pace since pandemic, survey suggests
Emer MoreauBusiness reporter Getty Images Construction in November was at its lowest level since the pandemic Activity in the UK’s construction sector shrank last month at the fastest pace since the pandemic, partly due to uncertainty ahead of the Budget, a closely watched survey has indicated. The research from S&P Global said November saw the…
