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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
UK scraps border checks on EU fruit and vegetable imports
The UK government is to remove border checks for fruit and vegetable imports from the EU ahead of a new sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) deal between the two markets. Last month, the UK and the EU signalled plans for a new SPS agreement as part of a broader, new trading relationship. While the details of the SPS agreement are still being negotiated, the UK government said post-Brexit border checks on 'medium-risk' fruit and vegetables – including items such as tomatoes, grapes, plums and peppers – imported from the EU will not be enforced as planned from next month. The easing of checks has now been extended from 1 July 2025 to 31 January 2027. UK trade association Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) welcomed the move and said it spares the industry from '700,000 consignments annually subject to UK SPS border controls and avoids an eye-watering £200m ($270.2m) in added costs'. The UK said under the prospective SPS deal with the EU eliminating routine checks on food imports and exports is expected to lower costs and ease pressure on food prices. The move forms part of London's efforts to 'cut excessive red tape' and reduce fees for traders engaged in exporting to and importing from the bloc, it added. According to the government, the changes are intended to 'strengthen' supply chains and reduce costs for both businesses and consumers. UK Biosecurity Minister Baroness Hayman said: 'This government's EU deal will make food cheaper, slash bureaucracy and remove cumbersome border controls for businesses.' Traders are required to continue following the UK's Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) until the SPS deal comes into force, the government said, adding that "risk-based surveillance" will continue to handle the biosecurity risks. FPC chief executive Nigel Jenney added: 'This is a unique and sector-specific exemption, and one we've fought long and hard to achieve. 'We're proud to have secured a common-sense solution that protects our diverse and critical industry – from supermarket supply chains to the thousands of SMEs in wholesale and foodservice.' "UK scraps border checks on EU fruit and vegetable imports" was originally created and published by Just Food, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
IOL News
5 days ago
- Automotive
- IOL News
Converting the Ford Ranger bakkie to make it work even harder
The Ford Ranger dropside forms part of their new Ford Pro Converter (FPC) programme that transforms vehicles for the commercial market. Image: Supplied When we think of bakkies, mostly our attention is focused on double cabs ranging from the super luxurious to entry-level versions. However, there's an entire industry out there that exclusively uses single cabs purely as workhorses to transport goods. Look at Takealot, courier companies, builders, agriculture, FMCG companies, mining, and add conversions like emergency services, mobile workshops and fridges to understand the versatility. Base model It's not often that we get a base model single cab on test, never mind a converted dropside, which was the case with the converted Ford Ranger in the driveway. It forms part of their new Ford Pro Converter (FPC) programme that transforms vehicles for the commercial market. It's not restricted to the Ranger and also includes the Everest SUV and Transit van. On the bakkie, the conversion is done using a chassis cab to change it to whatever the customer specifies. A chassis cab means the chassis is left open behind the passenger cab to provide a platform for the desired conversion. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading Different applications The Ranger dropside we had on test would be perfect for pawn shops, furniture transportation and garden services, to name a few. With the wheel arches removed, it provides a larger flat surface, and with all four sides 'dropping' down, it makes for easy access while also allowing forklift access. A friend in the construction industry commented that it would be a great addition to his range of bakkies, especially for carrying wider loads stacked on pallets. The conversions to the Ford Ranger range from the dropside we had on test to mobile workshops. Image: Supplied
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
FPC joins LEGIC Identsystems to enhance biometric security for the LEGIC Security Platform
London, UK and Wetzikon, Switzerland – June 2, 2025 – Fingerprint Cards AB (FPC), a global leader in biometric technology, is pleased to announce its membership with LEGIC Identsystems AG (LEGIC), a renowned provider of secure access and credentialing solutions. This strategic partnership aims to integrate FPC's advanced biometric technology into LEGIC's ecosystem, enhancing security and convenience across various sectors. The partnership will focus on integrating FPC's biometric technology and identity management platform into LEGIC's secure access solutions, enabling seamless and secure user authentication across numerous applications, including access control systems, enterprise, and personal identification. Relevance of FPC Joining LEGIC The integration of FPC's biometric technology into LEGIC's ecosystem will bring the following advantages to customers and products: Enhanced Security: Biometric solutions provide a robust security layer that is unique to each individual, making them much harder to replicate than traditional pins or passwords. This reduces the risk of data breaches and unauthorized access. Improved Accountability: Biometric authentication can provide a clear record of who accessed a room, system, or facility, enhancing accountability and traceability. Convenience: Biometric solutions offer a fast and convenient way for users to authenticate themselves, eliminating the need to remember complex passwords. This is particularly beneficial in operational environments where quick and secure access is essential. Market Demand: The soaring cost of fraud and data loss is driving the market towards stronger security factors. Biometric solutions, such as fingerprint, iris, and facial are increasingly being adopted across various industries to address these challenges. Strategic Growth: FPC's identity management platform facilitates essential tasks such as account recovery, onboarding, password less login, and account takeover prevention. It achieves this through a unique combination of continuous authentication, behaviour analysis, event monitoring, and device binding. FPC's biometric solutions are known for their high performance, reliability, and ease of integration, having shipped almost 2 billion sensors to date. By joining LEGIC, FPC aims to leverage LEGIC's extensive network and market presence to expand its reach and impact in the security industry. Adam Philpott, CEO at FPC, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration: "Joining LEGIC allows us to bring our cutting-edge biometric solutions to a broader audience within this ever-growing, leading eco-system. We believe that our biometric technology and cloud-based identity management platform will add significant value to LEGIC's partners, providing enhanced security and user experience in a new suite of products and solutions." Leon Rose, Business Development Manager at LEGIC, welcomed FPC to the LEGIC community: ''LEGIC is proud and excited to announce the strategic collaboration between our two companies to enhance the offering for secure contactless transactions, cloud and biometric solutions, particularly in the access management markets. By integrating LEGIC's established, end-to-end credentialing technology, we are in an excellent position to help Fingerprints to establish a leadership position among providers of access management products, particularly among our vast global network of solution provider partners.' For more information about Fingerprints and LEGIC, please visit and For further information, please contact:Adam Philpott, President & CEO Investor Relations: +46(0)10-172 00 10, investrel@ +46(0)10-172 00 20, press@ About FPCFingerprint Cards AB (FPC) is a global biometrics leader, offering intelligent edge to cloud biometrics. We envision a secure, seamless world where you are the key to everything. Our solutions – trusted by enterprises, fintechs, and OEMs – power hundreds of millions of products, enabling billions of secure, convenient authentications daily across devices, cards, and digital platforms. From consumer electronics to cybersecurity and enterprise, our cloud-based identity management platforms support multiple biometric modalities, including fingerprints, iris, facial, and more. With improved security and user experience, we are driving the world to passwordless. Discover more at our website and follow us on LinkedIn and X for the latest updates. FPC is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (FING B). About LEGIC Identsystems AGFor over 30 years, Swiss-based LEGIC Identsystems has enabled companies from around the world to deploy solutions with demanding security requirements. Based on key management, trusted services and secure, contactless semiconductors, the LEGIC Security Platform provides end-to-end security for smartphone- and smartcard-based access, mobility, shared resource and industrial IoT applications. Attachment 250602 - LEGICError in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
New York Post
30-05-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Todd Chrisley reveals what his fellow prisoners thought of his release — after taking a swipe at CNN
Reality star and convicted fraudster Todd Chrisley opened up about his emotional release from prison and the reaction of his fellow inmates — just moments after taking a swipe at CNN during a press conference Friday. 'When I left that day, there was only 317 men at our camp, but they were lined up shouting when I was walking out and they were saying 'Dont forget us, don't forget us' and my commitment is to them that I will never forget them,' Chrisley, 56, told reporters in Nashville. The reality star, who was released from federal prison on Wednesday night alongside his wife, Julie Chrisley, after President Trump announced plans to pardon the couple, emphasized systemic issues he witnessed firsthand at the FPC Pensacola lockup in Florida. Advertisement 'When I left that day, there was only 317 men at our camp, but they were lined up shouting when I was walking out and they were saying 'Dont forget us, don't forget us' and my commitment is to them that I will never forget them'. AP 'Anyone who says it's a fair shake, it's not. I dealt with young African American males in the prison that I was in who were not treated the same. They were denied programming. They were denied access to certain things. I was not denied that, but we know why I wasn't denied.' The reality star emphasized systematic issues he witnessed firsthand at the FPC Pensacola lockup, stating 'Anyone who says it's a fair shake, it's not'. Federal Bureau of Prisons Advertisement Chrisley, who was convicted with his wife of faking documents to obtain over $30 million in loans, and then dumping them by declaring bankruptcy, took a swipe at the left-wing media's portrayal of the case. 'You must be from CNN,' Chrisley told an unidentified reporter who asked if he felt any remorse over his conviction. 'You're placed in a position as a defendant to either bow down and kiss the ass of the DOJ and accept responsibility for things that you did not do in order to avoid a stronger sentence,' he said. Chrisley was freed after serving just over two years of his 12-year sentence. His 52-year-old wife was let out of FMC Lexington in Kentucky, where she had been serving out a seven-year prison term.
Indian Express
29-05-2025
- Climate
- Indian Express
To sow or not: The question Maharashtra's soyabean farmers face amid early monsoon onset
Over the past few days, farmers at Takli in Maharashtra's Latur district are confused about whether or not to start sowing soyabean, the largest-grown cash crop of the state. Vilas Uphade, a resident who is also the director of Vikas Farmers Producers Company (FPC), says soil moisture has increased after the heavy rain, prompting many to start sowing soyabean. 'The biggest uncertainty is whether this rain would continue-if there is a gap during the vegetative growth phase, all our efforts will go in vain,' he said. The early onset of the monsoon has thus put soyabean growers in a fix. The heavy rain in a short period of time has led to increased soil moisture, making fields conducive for sowing. Some farmers like Yuvraj Patil from Nanded district have not been able to complete their land preparation. 'Some had finished tilling but the raising of beds and row formation are yet to be done. At some places farmers have to add manure,' he said. But those who have finished these operations, Patil said, want to go for sowing. Since March 1, both Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh–two major soyabean-producing states–have received 150.2 mm and 37.7 mm of rainfall, respectively. As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), normally these states receive 22.4 mm and 16.5 mm of rainfall, respectively, in the same period. The confusion among farmers can be easily explained through the rainfall figures for Marathwada and Vidarbha–the two major soyabean-producing regions of the state. Marathwada reported 97.5 mm of rainfall (against a normal of 22.2 mm) and Vidharbha even higher, 133.4 mm (against 22.4mm). Indra Mani, vice-chancellor of the Parbhani-headquartered Vasantrao Naik Krishi Vidyapeth, the state agriculture university, explained that most of the rain the regions had received was pre-monsoon showers. 'As this rainfall is considered pre-monsoon, farmers are advised not to rush for soyabean sowing. Instead, they should utilise the available moisture for preparatory field operations such as ploughing and soil preparation,' he said. An advisory issued by K S Baig, director of research at the Soyabean Research Centre, and agrometeorologists S M Umate and K K Dakhore cautioned farmers against early sowing. 'It is recommended that they undertake sowing after the official onset of the monsoon and after receiving at least 75 to 100 mm of rainfall, ideally after June 10-15,' said the advisory. On average, Maharashtra reports 40 lakh hectares of soyabean sowing every kharif season. Partha Sarathi Biwas is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express with 10+ years of experience in reporting on Agriculture, Commodities and Developmental issues. He has been with The Indian Express since 2011 and earlier worked with DNA. Partha's report about Farmers Producer Companies (FPC) as well long pieces on various agricultural issues have been cited by various academic publications including those published by the Government of India. He is often invited as a visiting faculty to various schools of journalism to talk about development journalism and rural reporting. In his spare time Partha trains for marathons and has participated in multiple marathons and half marathons. ... Read More
