McDonalds runs out of Milkshakes

Shake Shortage

McDonalds has been forced to remove milkshakes from their menu in England, Scotland and Wales. The cut comes after supply chain issues stemming from a shortage of lorry drivers, caused by Brexit and Covid-19. The news comes a week after Nando’s closed around 50 restaurants because it could secure enough chicken from its suppliers.

Care Costs

Vulnerable and disabled adults in England have seen their care costs sharply rise, according to a BBC investigation. On average people are being asked to contribute 13% more over the last two years to their care, with 22 councils upping charges by £500 per person. The situation however, varies across the country - in Hammersmith and Fulham, residents are not charged for their care.

EU Exodus

Up to 80,000 EU nationals may be unable to continue living in the UK, due to issues with their applications for EU Settled Status. The scheme has seen an extensive backlog after the Home Office received many more applications than expected, with many applications being ruled 'invalid' or being declared 'void'. Applicants unable to secure their status to remain in the UK could lose their jobs or face deportation, according to law firm Bates Wells, which provided the data.

Nutella needs nuts

A drive by the makers of Nutella to improve its supply chain is leading to intensive hazelnut farming taking over Italian farm land, with devastating environmental consequences according to campaigners. Ferrero's decision to move its nut supplies to Italy from Turkey comes after it has faced political pressure to move operations to Italy. Environmentalists and farmers worry that the push towards a single crop - a monoculture - means diseases and insects spread more easily, leading to increased damage from pesticides and herbicides, and a decrease in biodiversity.