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Meddling John Swinney’s five-year plan for Scottish Government blasted as a series of ‘gimmicks’
First Minister John Swinney has unveiled his first programme for government since the Holyrood election, setting out a five-year plan for major public sector reform alongside a bus fares cut and a controversial supermarket price cap. The plans include mass mergers of quangos, councils and NHS boards, which Swinney called the “most radical reshaping of…
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Swinney presses ahead with consultation on essential food price cap
The Scottish Government has launched a public consultation on its proposed cap on the price of essential food items, such as bread, milk and eggs, despite acknowledging the policy could lead to shortages and other unintended consequences. First Minister John Swinney remains “convinced” the plan is sound and insists it could still be implemented by…
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Coast Guard rescues 37 suspected migrants stranded for 2 days off California coast
The US Coast Guard rescued 37 suspected migrants from a stranded 30-foot pleasure boat roughly 88 miles off the Southern California coast, after the vessel had drifted for two days without fuel, food or water. The operation, which took place in rough conditions after dark, highlights the ongoing risks faced by migrants attempting sea crossings…
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‘Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking’ Renewed For Season 3 At Food Network
Food Network has renewed “Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking” for a third season, due in the fourth quarter of 2026 to coincide with the 25th anniversary of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”. The renewal comes despite a significant budget cut that has moved production out of the UK and away from the original film…
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Chuck Lorre to Be Honored at Project Angel Food Gala (EXCLUSIVE)
Chuck Lorre, the television writer-producer behind hits such as “The Big Bang Theory” and “Young Sheldon,” is to receive the Founders Angel Award at Project Angel Food’s annual Angel Awards Gala on 26 September in Los Angeles. The award, only presented once before, is the charity’s highest honour, recognising individuals whose leadership and generosity have…
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Push for a new September public holiday in NSW gathers steam after Western Australia introduced two this year
Hundreds of retail, fast food and warehouse workers rallied at NSW parliament on Tuesday to demand an extra public holiday, arguing the state has fewer than any other in Australia. The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA) is pushing for 1 September to be made a public holiday, saying irregular retail hours already prevent…
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Seriesly Berlin Unveils Full Line-Up With Sessions On ‘Krank Berlin’, Creative Tensions & Co-Productions
Seriesly Berlin has revealed its complete two-day programme, featuring sessions on high-budget co-production strategies, cross-language creative development and international scripted content. The event, taking place in the German capital, brings together broadcasters, producers and industry specialists to discuss how the television industry is adapting to rising production costs and increasingly complex international partnerships. Highlights include…
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Naked DoorDash driver delivers food to Texas home in shocking security camera video
A Houston DoorDash customer was left shocked after his Ring doorbell camera captured the delivery driver dropping off his food while completely naked. Kiante Matlock said he initially mistook the driver’s appearance for a onesie before realising he was undressed, and criticised the incident as inappropriate given that children or other vulnerable people could have…
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From milk to sausage rolls: how vending machines could help tackle UK ‘food deserts’
A Herefordshire dairy farming family, the Jameses, are using vending machines to sell fresh milk and locally made food such as scotch eggs, sausage rolls and brownies directly to rural communities, aiming to give farmers more control over prices and to improve food access in areas at risk of becoming “food deserts”. Mark James and…
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Price rises gather pace in UK shops amid higher energy costs
Price rises in UK shops accelerated to their fastest pace in two years in August, according to a British Retail Consortium survey, as higher energy costs and strong AI-driven demand for chips pushed up the cost of food and electronics. This adds pressure on households already grappling with rising bills and comes as a fresh…