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Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Breaking News
This fashion brand set up an ‘inclusive’ Instagram page for plus-size models and it backfired badly

Fashion brand Oh Polly received a huge backlash after it launched a separate Instagram account to promote its plus-size clothing.

Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Politics
Iran is high-hanging fruit, which is why US is unlikely to attack

There's been lots of talk about an imminent war with Iran. The US is engaging in a military build-up in the Persian Gulf and the rhetoric from Washington is increasingly...

Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Breaking News
Bob Hawke remembered as record-breaking beer drinker and ‘great Australian’

Politicians, celebrities and admirers have paid tribute to former Australian prime minister Bob Hawke for his political achievements, affable character and remarkable ability to drink beer, after his death aged...

Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Farming
100pc clearance of 90 lots at Laois auction

Hennessy Auctioneers of Laois held a retirement auction on behalf of a local retired dairy farmer last Saturday. Almost 200 farmers registered for a bidding number, with a huge array...

Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Breaking News
Asda first-quarter sales fall as it explores stock market float

Sales slumped at Asda in the first three months of the year, as the supermarket giant was affected by the late timing of Easter.

Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Breaking News
Mayor of New York enters fray for Democratic nomination for White House

New York City mayor Bill de Blasio has announced he will seek the Democratic nomination for president, adding his name to an already long list of candidates itching for a...

Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Breaking News
Rolling Stones start it up in June with Sir Mick Jagger fit for delayed tour

The Rolling Stones are ready to get back on the road after postponing their North American tour because Sir Mick Jagger needed medical treatment.

Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Farming
Kerry Group announces its April milk price

Kerry Group has announced its base price for April milk supplies at 30.5c/L (VAT inclusive).

Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Science & Tech
The biggest star in the universe is a monster next to our Sun

A hypergiant near the center of the Milky Way is the biggest star we know of, making the sun look like a dust speck.

Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Breaking News
Shakira cleared of plagiarism after complaint from Cuban singer

A Spanish court has cleared Colombian singers Shakira and Carlos Vives of a plagiarism claim after rejecting a lawsuit brought against them by a Cuban-born singer and producer.

Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Breaking News
Tributes to Australia’s former prime minister Bob Hawke following death aged 89

Bob Hawke, Australia's longest-serving Labor Party prime minister, whose charisma and powers of persuasion earned him near-folk hero status among many Australians, has died at the age of 89.

Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Business
Clean & honest broker lacking colonial baggage: Russia investing in Africa’s huge energy potential

Africa's economic potential is enormous: the continent contains significant mineral and energy deposits, a young and growing population, and an underdeveloped energy sector desperately in need of investment. Read Full...

Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Breaking News
National Grid profits plunge after nuclear power plans abandoned

National Grid has reported a plunge in annual profits as it felt the impact of two abandoned nuclear projects and storms throughout the year.

Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Breaking News
Mayor of New York becomes latest Democrat to enter presidential race

New York City mayor Bill de Blasio has said he is running for president.

Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Breaking News
Former Australian prime minister Bob Hawke dies aged 89

Bob Hawke, one of Australia's longest-serving prime ministers, has died aged 89.

Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Business
Countdown to zero: Russia continues dumping US debt

Foreign investors have accelerated the reduction of US debt securities, selling $21.7 billion of their holdings in March, according to data released on Wednesday by the US Treasury Department. Read...

Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Breaking News
Turkey’s Erdogan, Iraq’s Abdul Mahdi discuss military cooperation

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Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Breaking News
Restaurant accidentally serves £4,500 bottle of wine to customer

A UK restaurant has admitted to accidentally serving a £4,500 bottle of red wine to a diner.

Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Science & Tech
You may have unclaimed money just waiting for you to find it. Here are 4 places to look

Billions of unclaimed dollars are being held across the USA, waiting for the rightful owners to collect their cash.

Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Farming
Big Phil’s €100m election bailout for Leo

A week out from crucial local and European Elections, former Fine Gael Minister and now EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan has announced a package of €50m for under pressure beef...

Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Farming
€50m aid package announced for beef farmers as election looms

A week out from crucial local and European Elections, former Fine Gael Minister and now EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan has announced that beef package of €50m for under pressure...

Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Farming
Over 100,000 guns could be banned under new EU rules

New legislation proposed by the EU means farmers could have to pay millions of euro to replace obsolete guns.

Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Farming
Farmers may be liable to pay millions to replace obsolete guns

New legislation proposed by the EU means farmers could have to pay millions of euro to replace obsolete guns.

Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Breaking News
Cyprus working with Paris to expand naval base – minister

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Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Breaking News
Lloyds avoids shareholder revolt despite anger over pay plans for bosses

Lloyds Banking Group has been taken to task by shareholders over its pay and pension plans for top bosses after being accused of “boundless greed”.

Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Breaking News
Lloyds announces quarterly dividend payments amid executive pay row

Lloyds Banking Group has announced plans to pay quarterly dividends from next year, ahead of a potential pay revolt at today's AGM.

Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Breaking News
Ukraine’s president-elect to be sworn in next week

Ukraine's parliament has voted to swear the new president into office next week, opening the possibility of a snap parliamentary election.

Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Breaking News
East Midlands Trains unveils dog-friendly services

A train operator is rolling out “pup-friendly provisions” to make it easier for dog owners to travel with their pets.

Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Breaking News
Sudan military rulers suspend talks on civil administration

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Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Breaking News
Burberry puts faith in new collections as earnings hold firm

Luxury fashion house Burberry has hailed a “very encouraging” response to collections from new designer Riccardo Tisci as it held annual earnings firm.

Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Breaking News
Who burned Notre Dame? Brussels goes after fake news as EU election nears

The European Union has launched a coordinated fight against fake news ahead of this month's European Parliament elections, but officials acknowledge there are limits to what can be achieved against...

Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Breaking News
Kentucky governor launches appeal against ruling striking down abortion law

The governor of Kentucky has launched an appeal against a federal judge's ruling that struck down a state abortion law that would halt a common second-trimester procedure to end pregnancies.

Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Breaking News
Trump issues order to protect US communications from foreign adversaries

President Donald Trump has issued an executive order aimed at stopping foreign adversaries from taking advantage of technological vulnerabilities to threaten US communications systems.

Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Breaking News
Alabama governor signs US’s strictest abortion bill into law amid protests

Alabama's governor signed a bill on Wednesday to ban nearly all abortions in the state, even in cases of rape and incest, in the latest challenge by conservatives to the...

Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | Farming
‘Coupled payments an MII cop-out’

The ICSA has slated calls for a coupled payment on suckler cows and called instead for the factories to pay more for beef and for the return of a 'REPS-type'...

Posted by The Analyst | May 16, 2019 | US Farming News
Extreme Weather: Challenges and Opportunities for Organic Farming Systems in the Midwest Region

This webinar was recorded on November 17, 2016. This webinar will discuss the impacts of extreme weather on organic farming systems in the Midwest region and explore opportunities for increased...