Aviation chaos hits food supply chains: A NATS air-traffic control technical fault has triggered major UK airport disruption, with 1,300 flights cancelled on Tuesday and 177 more axed on Wednesday (mostly Heathrow), leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded and airlines warning of knock-on delays. Health & drink guidance: A major UK study links very hot tea and coffee to a higher risk of oesophageal cancer, with advice to let drinks cool before drinking. Food inflation squeeze: The Food and Drink Federation warns grocery costs will keep climbing, with a £100 shop rising to £147.50 by July next year as energy, climate disruption and packaging/recycling rules bite. Festive shelf returns: Cadbury’s Winter Mint Crisp is back in UK supermarkets, alongside other early Christmas launches. Local food culture: Leamington’s Food and Drink Festival returns this weekend with around 120 exhibitors and live cookery demos. Trade pressure: The US moves to ban Canadian dairy and alcohol imports, raising the stakes for cross-border food and drink pricing.