• Sunday, February 23, 2025

Embark on a soaring career with BAE Systems

YUSUF, 22, is a third-year manufacturing technician apprentice at BAE Systems in Lancashire, working on military aircraft programmes. “My favourite thing about my apprenticeship is the variety. I’m training to become a Level 4 manufacturing technician, which allows me to be incredibly hands-on with the aircraft we’re developing, as well…

Foodspeed awarded royal warrant by King Charles

FOODSPEED has been granted a royal warrant by King Charles to supply fresh milk, dairy products, and provisions to the royal household. The company has been serving the royal household for over 15 years and previously held a royal warrant from Queen Elizabeth since 2012. Bobby Bawa, CEO of Foodspeed,…

Toxic gas leak at Gujarat fluorochemicals plant in Bharuch claims…

The Bharuch district police have initiated an investigation into a toxic gas leak at the CMS plant of Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited (GFL) in Dahej near Bharuch in India's Gujarat, which resulted in the deaths of four workers on Saturday night. The incident occurred around 9:30 PM IST in the distillation…

Vasundhara Oswal granted bail but unable to leave Uganda

AFTER weeks of legal proceedings, Vasundhara Oswal, daughter of Indian-Swiss industrialist Pankaj Oswal, has been granted bail by Ugandan courts, though she is unable to leave Uganda as the charges against her have not been dropped. Oswal, who had been detained, and then jailed, since October 1, 2024, faces allegations…

Tilda launches limited-edition tin in partnership with Lovo

TILDA has announced the launch of its 2024 limited-edition tin, created in collaboration with Lovo, a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering and inspiring women and their families. The tin will be available from November at independent retailers, offered free with a 2kg purchase of Tilda Pure Basmati Rice for a…

Tilda hosts Diwali celebration

RICE brand Tilda has teamed up with Madhu’s, the South Asian catering company, to host Diwali celebration in Central London. Set against the backdrop of Madhu’s at Mayfair, the event held on 9 October brought together guests featuring food and lifestyle content creators, longstanding customers, as well as top-tier media…

Lepra brings photography exhibition to Coventry Cathedral

A photography exhibition organised by Lepra toured Coventry Cathedral from September 27 to 29 to commemorate the charity’s centenary in 2024. The exhibition, titled ‘New Face for Leprosy,’ featured a collection of images by photographer Tom Bradley and interviews conducted by leprologist Prof Diana Lockwood. The exhibition documents their travels…

LT Foods opens new facility in Harlow to tap UK…

LT Foods, an Indian-origin global FMCG company, has opened a new facility in the UK. The facility aims to meet the growing demand for rice and rice-based food products. The new 100,000 square-foot facility in Harlow will use the latest technology to offer both branded and private-label products. LT Foods…

Alcaraz retains Wimbledon crown

CARLOS ALCARAZ overpowered seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets to retain his Wimbledon title on Sunday (14) in a brutal statement that the new era of men’s tennis has arrived. The Spanish third seed produced a performance combining awesome power with delicate touch to win 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7/4),…

Spain beat England to win their fourth Euro

SUBSTITUTE Mikel Oyarzabal scored a dramatic late winner as Spain triumphed in Sunday’s (14) Euro 2024 final, beating England 2-1 to reinforce their might on the international stage. England had been dreaming of winning a first title in almost six decades and it looked as if it could be their…