Pharmaceutical company is stockpiling drugs in preparation for hard Brexit

A French drugs company has increased it stock to give it a 14 week buffer in the case of a hard Brexit. The company, Sanofi, is increasing various product lines, including insulin. The concern is that if the UK can’t reach a deal with the UK there could be transportation issues by land and air. Hugo Fry, managing director, Sanofi UK said: "The uncertainty in the Brexit negotiations means that Sanofi has been planning for a 'no deal' scenario." He...

Exploring a New Forest escape at a Mediterranean pace

Words by James Thompson The white pony sitting in the middle of the road had the right idea. Unhurried, unflustered, refusing to move for any of the honking cars that were quickly backing up behind him. Though why should he? This little corner of the New Forest belongs to him, and things move at a decidedly different pace around here. So, we carefully inched around our supine new friend and turned up the long driveway to the Burley Manor Hotel,...

Disused office buildings turned into incredible works of art

A sculptor famous for his surreal public art installations has unveiled his latest creation - a disused office building that is covered in zips. British artist Alex Chinneck, renowned for creating the illusion that the facade of an abandoned house had slipped down, put the finishing touches on his creation last night. Huge zippers have been installed on the front and back of the building, in Ashford, Kent, giving the impression the building can be completely opened up. Brundett House...

Conservative-run council may have to cut services to vulnerable kids

Worrying news has emerged from a Tory-run Local Authority, who might be forced to slash its services to vulnerable children and adult social care. Northamptonshire County Council said their budget issues were of an “extremely serious nature.” This meant that there needs to be spending controls to try and balance the books. It is thought the budget shortfall is £60-70m for this year. Council leader Matthew Golby warned the council may face having to decide "what we can realistically provide...

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