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Food production has become economically unviable for the average English farm, according to a major Government-commissioned review into farm profitability.The assessment, led by former National Farmers Union president Minette Batters, found around one in three agricultural businesses across Great Britain operated at a loss in the previous year.The review concluded many farming households can no longer support themselves financially through food production alone.Instead, the majority of income for the typical farm now comes from state subsidies and non-agricultural activities.During the 2023-24 financial year, the report found core farming operations on the average English farm ran at a net deficit.Prices for…

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South Georgia Heritage TrustThe Dundee-based South Georgia Heritage Trust have been working to stabilise the buildingWork is under way on a South Atlantic island to preserve a key building in the story of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton.Shackleton famously reached the whaling station of Stromness on South Georgia in 1916 after spending 18 months stranded on Antarctica with his crew.The now-dilapidated Stromness Manager’s Villa was used as a base by Shackleton while he orchestrated the rescue of his men.The Dundee-based South Georgia Heritage Trust have been working to stabilise the structure, with plans to create a digital “twin” of the building…

Richard Stead ManchesterHundreds of homes had an unwelcome New Year’s Eve guest a year agoFlood warnings have been extended to cover more of Greater Manchester after last New Year’s Eve’s torrential rain – led to the flooding of hundreds of homes and a major incident being declared.Almost 1,000 people had to be evacuated from homes, with flooding also affecting parts of Lancashire and Cheshire. The River Mersey recorded its highest level – and the Bridgewater Canal collapsed in Cheshire.The Environment Agency says it has expanded its flood warning service to further cover about 800 homes and businesses in the Cheadle…

Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo is close to joining Manchester City after they activated a £65m release clause in his contract.The 25-year-old is likely to complete the move after making a final appearance for the Cherries in Saturday’s game against his soon-to-be-club’s title rivals Arsenal.Most of the big-spending clubs in the Premier League had been interested in the Ghana international after he became one of the stars of the 2025-26 season.Semenyo is the third top scorer in the league with nine goals, plus has three assists.And now the former Bristol City man will finally have the opportunity to play in Europe…

Shabana Mahmood has vowed to challenge European judges to prevent Shamima Begum from returning to Britain.The European Court of Human Rights has demanded answers from the UK over the decision to revoke Ms Begum’s citizenship after she travelled from east London to territory held by the so-called Islamic State.The former UK national left the country aged 15 and was stripped of her citizenship in February 2019 on the grounds of posing a threat to national security after being “married off” to an IS fighter and she remains in a Syrian camp.A document published by the European court last month states…

David CowanScotland home affairs correspondentDuffy familyAmanda Duffy went missing after a night out in her home town of HamiltonJoe and Kate Duffy were devastated and baffled when the man accused of their daughter’s murder walked free from court.They had felt certain that Francis Auld would be found guilty of killing 19-year-old Amanda in Hamilton in 1992.But a jury found the charges against him not proven – one of two verdicts of acquittal which could be returned in criminal trials in Scotland.Joe and Kate did not initially understand what the jury’s verdict meant – and have now spent more than three…

Some of the biggest deals completed this month could be contract renewals for a number of big-name players.England’s Georgia Stanway, 26, has attracted lots of attention, with Arsenal among those to have held talks with the midfielder. Her deal at Bayern Munich ends in the summer, and while she has an offer to extend, she could sign a pre-contract agreement in January to join another club in the summer.Another England midfielder, Ella Toone, is out of contract at Manchester United in July. She can begin talks with other clubs outside the WSL this month.Manchester City top scorer Khadija Shaw, 28,…

Sweeping changes to immigration policy will allow the UK to make progress in tackling the small boats crisis in 2026, the Immigration Minister has told GB News. In an exclusive interview with the People’s Channel, Mike Tapp said new powers would make it less attractive to come to Britain and easier for authorities to deport illegal arrivals. His comments come as the number of Channel migrants reaching the country over the previous 12 months hit 41,500, the second busiest year on record. When Sir Keir Starmer came to office in July 2024, he promised to smash the gangs and end…