15/08/19

[Maik]

UK must accept US food standards in trade deal, says farm chief

The UK must accept US food standards as part of any future trade deal with Washington, the head of America's farming lobby has said.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49353220

[Maik]

Emergency medical supplies could be airlifted into UK after Brexit 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/08/14/emergency-medical-supplies-could-airlifted-uk-brexit/

[Maik]

Trains on UK railways now almost entirely state-owned – by foreign countries
Extensive state-ownership exists among UK rail operators, it just doesn't involve the British state

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/trains-uk-railways-renationalise-countries-operators-companies-a9058961.html

[TonyKath]

Trains on UK railways now almost entirely state-owned – by foreign countries
Extensive state-ownership exists among UK rail operators, it just doesn't involve the British state

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/trains-uk-railways-renationalise-countries-operators-companies-a9058961.html

Funny how we were told state run railways were always bad!


Tony

[TonyD]

Funny how we were told state run railways were always bad!

A reminder for those either not around at the time, or with failing memory, they were diabolical!

[TonyKath]

Funny how we were told state run railways were always bad!

A reminder for those either not around at the time, or with failing memory, they were diabolical!

Yes they were!! Certainly dirty and uncomfortable (inc the stations, mostly) - but probably more punctual and cheaper.  But now it's clear that they didn't have to be.  Diabolical is now used for Govia Trains, Northern Rail etc!!.  The east coast line was renationalised - twice! And Virgin Trains are soon to be no more!

Tony