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FOOD factories could be “super-spreaders” of Covid-19 in the run-up to Christmas, the TUC warns today.
The trade union organisation says that workers in food plants already face a higher chance of contracting coronavirus due to the lack of airflow, poor social distancing and low temperatures.
And a huge influx of temporary staff over the festive period could see cases “rocket,” it predicts.
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Established as a landmark victory for the climate movement, the CCC promised to hold governments to account. Today, it is understating the danger of climate chaos and impeding the radical action needed, says IAN SINCLAIR
Fertiliser chaos triggered by Gulf conflict could send prices soaring and leave millions facing devastating hunger, writes DYLAN MURPHY