The meat industry is a bizarre world. It goes from the boardrooms of some of the largest companies on the planet to killing floors with medieval working conditions.
Beef barons can claim bungs for exporting animal produce under the European Union (EU) Common Agricultural Policy. The system of export credits subsidises the profits of the meat industry.
TUC calls rally over Osborne’s budget
The TUC has booked a 1,600 seat venue in central London for a rally in the run-up to George Osborne’s budget next month.