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UK’s biggest weapons firm BAE grounds ‘lifeline’ aircraft delivering food aid
ByMark Townsend October 24, 2025

Exclusive: In the year they announced record profits, Britain’s arms maker has revoked licence to fly for planes taking supplies of food to starving people in South Sudan, Somalia and DRCBritain’s biggest weapons manufacturer, BAE Systems, has quietly …

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UK’s biggest weapons firm BAE grounds ‘lifeline’ aircraft delivering food aid
ByMark Townsend October 24, 2025

Exclusive: In the year they announced record profits, Britain’s arms maker has revoked licence to fly for planes taking supplies of food to starving people in South Sudan, Somalia and DRCBritain’s biggest weapons manufacturer, BAE Systems, has quietly …

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Palestinian food brand says UK sales up 50% as shoppers show solidarity
ByZoe Wood October 2, 2025

Zaytoun’s olive oil and dates provide a tangible way to help Palestinians, says the business’s managing directorA Palestinian food brand says its UK sales increased by 50% to £3.2m in 2024 as shoppers seek out its olive oil in solidarity with Palestini…

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Palestinian food brand says UK sales up 50% as shoppers show solidarity
ByZoe Wood October 2, 2025

Zaytoun’s olive oil and dates provide a tangible way to help Palestinians, says the business’s managing directorA Palestinian food brand says its UK sales increased by 50% to £3.2m in 2024 as shoppers seek out its olive oil in solidarity with Palestini…

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It’s the art of the dodgy deal, Middle East edition: author Donald Trump, updated by Jared Kushner | Marina Hyde
ByMarina Hyde September 30, 2025

Does the Donald know that there’s a new master negotiator in town? Of course he does, he taught the apprentice everything he knowsAny dramatist seeking a character through whom to distil the sold-out madness of the present times could do a lot worse th…

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Scotland bans arms companies that supply IDF from receiving financial aid
BySeverin Carrell Scotland editor September 3, 2025

Government says contractors seeking support must prove products will not be used by Israeli militaryThe Scottish government has banned arms companies which supply the IDF from getting grants and investment support, and will freeze support for trade wit…

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Scotland bans arms companies that supply IDF from receiving financial aid
BySeverin Carrell Scotland editor September 3, 2025September 3, 2025

Devolved government says contractors seeking support must prove products will not be used by Israeli military The Scottish government has banned arms companies which supply the IDF from getting grants and investment support, and will freeze support for…

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Norway wealth fund sells Caterpillar stake over Israel allegations
ByMark Sweney August 26, 2025

World’s largest wealth fund says it has excluded bulldozer maker and five Israeli banking groups on ethics groundsBusiness live – latest updatesThe world’s largest wealth fund has excluded Caterpillar, the construction equipment manufacturer, over Isra…

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Iraq’s marshes were considered an Eden. Now the oil industry is sucking them dry
ByAzhar Al-Rubaie, Sara Manisera and Daniela Sala in Hawizeh Marshes August 13, 2025

Hawizeh’s wetlands once had abundant fishing and wildlife. In a land threatened by drought and desertification, oil drilling is draining the last of the waterAt dawn, a veil of mist clings to the canals of Hawizeh, where sky and water seem to blur into…

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Trump is fighting to kill off DEI – and the corporate cowardice over Gaza shows he’s winning | Jinan Younis
ByJinan Younis July 25, 2025

By silencing staff who condemn Israel’s actions while promoting themselves as champions of dignity and respect, businesses are failingI have been working in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) for more than six years. This year, more than ever, I hav…

Read More Trump is fighting to kill off DEI – and the corporate cowardice over Gaza shows he’s winning | Jinan Younis