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Thursday newspaper round-up: Brexit, Google and Facebook, Diageo, SFO
The price of British strawberries could rise by more than a third if the UK cannot ensure access to European workers after Brexit, farmers have warned. Producers have called on the government to introduce a permit scheme for seasonal workers to ensure that the expansion of soft fruit production in the UK is not brought to a halt. – Guardian.
US close: Markets mostly lower as crude inventories fall
Wall Street’s main market indices finished Wednesday on a mixed note, despite the release of data showing another drop in oil inventories and stronger-than-expected demand for new homes.
At least three tower blocks found with cladding type used at Grenfell Tower
At least three tower blocks have been found to be covered with combustible cladding similar to that used at Grenfell Tower, according to the UK government.