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The British farming industry is in turmoil again today after Defra announced the most recent outbreak of foot and mouth disease appears to be linked to the Pirbright laboratory in Surrey. Preliminary tests have shown the virus is the same strain as that which led to the slaughter of hundreds of livestock last month. Farmers… Read more »
The new president of the TUC today called on the government to act against rogue bosses and employers who flout their responsibilities to staff. Dave Prentis, general secretary of the public services union Unison, was elected president of the TUC following a meeting of its governing body. Accepting the position, Mr Prentis said he would… Read more »
