UK gets green light to export poultry meat to Japan
Jun 17, 2021 15:45 pm UTC| Economy Business
The UK has secured market access to Japan for poultry meat, in a deal estimated to be worth up to $18.3 million per year. UK food minister Victoria Prentis said that the country had been working hard to open new markets...
EU to extend 25% safeguard tariff on S. Korean steel for 3 years
Jun 17, 2021 13:48 pm UTC| Economy Business
The EU notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) that it would extend its 25 percent duty against South Koreas steel products for another three years. The tariff, imposed since July 2018, had been originally planned...
Walgreens, Uber Eats join forces as demand for delivery surges in the US
Jun 17, 2021 10:40 am UTC| Business Economy
Walgreens and Uber Eats have joined hands to accommodate all the delivery needs of both companies. As the demand for delivery in the US has grown in recent months and people are staying at home and now prefer to buy their...
McDonald’s UK reveals new menu additions plus the return of a popular snack
Jun 17, 2021 10:02 am UTC| Business Economy
McDonalds UK is offering something new to its customers, and they would surely love the latest additions. A menu item is also making a comeback, so there are more reasons to visit any branch of the fast-food chain...
Air Canada: US wants the carrier to get $25.5 million fine over sluggish refunds
Jun 17, 2021 09:46 am UTC| Business Economy
Air Canada is in hot water after it was reported that more than 6,000 passengers have aired their complaints concerning their experience with the airline since March 2020. And because of this, it was said that the U.S....
Cannabis dispensary Budway ordered to pay sandwich chain Subway $32,000 for trademark infringement
Jun 17, 2021 08:46 am UTC| Law Economy Business
A US Federal Court has ordered Vancouver cannabis dispensary Budway to pay US$32,000 for infringing on the trademark of sandwich chain Subway through its logo and mascot. The Budway logo looks strikingly similar to...
Coca-Cola's market value drops by $4 billion after Ronaldo snub
Jun 17, 2021 08:20 am UTC| Sports Economy Business
Coca-Colas market value dropped by $4 billion, from $242 billion to $238 billion after soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldos gesture in a press conference of rejecting the carbonated drink in favor of water. The drop in...
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