Brexit is squarely to blame for the shortage of workers being felt across the UK and the knock-on effects on supplies, an SNP minister has said.
23.09.2021 - 23:43 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Food and supply shortages - unfortunately - have become a pretty common thing over the last year or so. But now the shortages are causing disruption to CO2 production, which might result in pretty bleak news for fizzy pop lovers.
According to a new statement from the British Soft Drinks Association, soft drinks may become the latest product to be impacted. Soft drinks may no longer be available in the on account of insufficient CO2 supplies as two of the UK's biggest fertiliser plants have
.Brexit is squarely to blame for the shortage of workers being felt across the UK and the knock-on effects on supplies, an SNP minister has said.
General practice is under huge pressure.
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road and overturning his boss's van in a field, has dodged jail.Ross Cochrane, 56, was over three times the legal limit on a Tuesday afternoon when the incident occurred on a country lane between Myothill Road and Karries Court, near Little Denny Reservoir, Stirlingshire.Falkirk Sheriff Court heard (on Thursday, September 30th) that about 12.15 pm a walker, named as Claire Jack, noticed a white Citroen Berlingo van coming "at speed" towards her along the lane.Prosecutor Sarah Smith said: "The
Irn-Bru could be the next product to be hit by shortages as the lorry driver crisis takes hold. Scottish makers AG Barr has revealed it is 'struggling' to make deliveries of the fizzy drink due to the HGV and supply chain issues currently impacting the UK.
Christmas menu as a farming boss has issued a warning the UK could face a 'national shortage' in the run up to Christmas, brought on by a lack of labour following Brexit.Kate Martin, of the Traditional Farm Fresh Turkey Association (TFTA), has suggested customers may want to be getting their orders in early as the shortage may take affect before Christmas.The Manchester Evening News has reported the TFTA, who represents producers of high end, free-range turkeys, have said some poultry farms have
Deputy First Minister said the Scottish Government had spoken to fuel suppliers about distribution problems in recent days. On Sunday the UK Government suspended competition laws to allow suppliers to target petrol stations which are running low.As well as the shortage of HGV drivers, the industry has blamed "panic buying" from consumers for queues at forecourts around the UK.
European Union " over Brexit. Scotland and the UK is currently witnessing a shortage of fuel and certain foods due to a number of issues, such as Brexit and coronavirus.
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warning after a woman was caught on camera spiking herself and then claiming her drink was drugged. The Ship Inn, Elie, Fife, took to social media today urging other premises to be on the lookout for the woman and her partner.
terrifying moment two men were winched to safely from the bottom of a sea stack in the Highlands. Huge waves off the treacherous Atlantic Sea and strong winds battered Mike and Chris who got stuck at the foot of the Old Man of Stoer in Sutherland on Thursday evening.
drugs after cops spotted him “sweating profusely” in Edinburgh’s Waverley train station. Lee Brunton was approached by officers in the station who suspected he and a pal were “under the influence of something”.The 28-year-old was searched and 104 benzodiazepine tablets were recovered from his rucksack.Police also found four screwdrivers in the bag and Brunton, a painter and decorator, was arrested.
drink driver who caused the deaths of two teenage friends in a crash after he drove off from a party was today ordered to be detained for 42 months. Logan Russell was aged 17 when he lost control of his Vauxhall Corsa which left the road and collided with a tree, leaving three passengers in the vehicle unconscious.
Get the latest Scottish crime and courts news sent straight to your inbox with our daily Criminal Record newsletterA drunk who spat on a woman's car as she was on her way to drop her son off for guitar lessons dodged jail.Brendan Lynn, 43, became abusive as the young mum, who was not known to him, tried to drive past the CeX mobile phone store in High Street, Falkirk.Falkirk Sheriff Court heard that the incident happened about 5.30 pm on September 9th last year (2020).The woman was forced to
jailed today. Jack Ferry, 24, grabbed Good Samaritan Emma Laird, 27, by the hair and pulled it, punched her on the head, and repeatedly attempted to land further blows on her.Falkirk Sheriff Court heard that Miss Laird and three pals - one them Ferry's cousin - had been socialising in a garden in the St Ninians area of Stirling in May (2021).
soldier who exposed himself to a nightclub worker has been fined nearly £1,000 for the seedy stunt. Elliot Whelpton slapped his penis out onto a ledge and told the staff member: "I've not got a ticket, but I've got a d***." The soldier, who is based at Leuchars Station in Fife, left the female worker stunned after refusing to pay his way into the club.