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Bernard Matthews and the government confirm there is ‘enough capacity’ for Christmas turkeys

The government have said they are “confident” there will be enough turkeys for Christmas which has also been confirmed by Bernard Matthews who are poultry farmers. David Kennedy, director-general for… The post Bernard Matthews and the government confirm there is ‘enough capacity’ for Christmas turkeys appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Retailers rushing for festive finance

London-based financier 365 Business Finance, specialising in merchant cash advances, has had a 61% increase this October in demand from retailers for fast and flexible finance, as preparations for the… The post Retailers rushing for festive finance appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

UK on the brink of a pie crisis due to a shortage of foil tins amid the supply chain issues

Pie makers have said there is a shortage of foil tins which is threatening bakeries as the ongoing supply chain issues are getting worse. This year the price of aluminum… The post UK on the brink of a pie crisis due to a shortage of foil tins amid the supply chain issues appeared first on…

Supply chain crisis to intensify as demand for early Christmas gifts rises

New data reveals consumers plan plans to get Christmas shopping done earlier than ever before, a potential cause of exacerbation of the UK’s already stretched supply chains. Findings shows that… The post Supply chain crisis to intensify as demand for early Christmas gifts rises appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Christmas chaos is looming as Unite union leaders threaten largest lorry strike since 1979

Leaders at the UK’s largest union Unite are threatening the largest lorry strike since 1979 and have been accused of holding “Christmas hostage.” The union have said that they are… The post Christmas chaos is looming as Unite union leaders threaten largest lorry strike since 1979 appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

All employers want for Christmas is staff, but interest in seasonal jobs is down by a third

The 2021 seasonal hiring spree is failing to live up to Christmases past as employers struggle to attract candidates amid a glut of jobs, according to new analysis by the… The post All employers want for Christmas is staff, but interest in seasonal jobs is down by a third appeared first on London Business News…

Expert warns forget Christmas as that ship may have already sailed

With large container ships unable to unload at Felixstowe, thousands of Christmas gifts are sailing into the sunset, warns ParcelHero. A Dunkirk-style flotilla of smaller ships from Europe might just… The post Expert warns forget Christmas as that ship may have already sailed appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

EU truckers and warehouse workers won’t be racing to rescue the Great British Christmas

The home delivery expert ParcelHero says last week’s Government announcement – through gritted teeth – that 5,000 overseas drivers could return to the UK on temporary visas has been given… The post EU truckers and warehouse workers won’t be racing to rescue the Great British Christmas appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Shoppers warned ‘Christmas is going to be pricier because of the costs the food and distribution’

Shoppers are being warned to brace themselves for inflated prices with gaps on supermarket shelves this Christmas. Children’s toys could be difficult to find, whilst turkeys other poultry items, pork… The post Shoppers warned ‘Christmas is going to be pricier because of the costs the food and distribution’ appeared first on London Business News |…

Army to start fuel deliveries this week, but the government cannot guarantee Christmas will not be affected

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved an official request for assistance and the army are “highly likely” to start delivering fuel this week. The Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng confirmed… The post Army to start fuel deliveries this week, but the government cannot guarantee Christmas will not be affected appeared first on London Business News…

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