52 m. ago Synthetic chemicals in food system creating health burden of $2.2tn a year, report finds

Scientists issue urgent warning about chemicals, found to cause cancer and infertility as well as harming environmentScientists have issued an urgent warning that some of the synthetic chemicals that help underpin the current food system are driving increased rates of cancer, neurodevelopmental conditions and infertility, while degrading the foundations of global agriculture.The health burden from phthalates, bisphenols, pesticides and Pfas “forever chemicals” amounts to up to $2.2tn a year – roughly as much as the profits of the world’s 100 largest publicly listed companies, according to the report published on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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61 m. ago Brits could 'retire today' if they find penny coin worth £127,000

A TikTok expert has shared details of the extremely rare penny that sold for £127,000 at auction

Economics

1 hour ago Margot Robbie in red latex, Kate Bush impersonators and a pint of Emily ale: my crash course in Brontëmania

As Wuthering Heights gets a raunchy Hollywood remake, our writer takes a pilgrimage through Haworth, the village where its author lived – and finds her spirit still electrifying the cobbled streets and windswept moorsIt’s a crisp afternoon in Haworth, West Yorkshire, and I’m drinking a pint of Emily Brontë beer in The Kings Arms. Other Brontës are on tap – Anne is a traditional ale, Charlotte an IPA, Branwell a porter – but the barman says Emily, an amber ale with a “malty biscuit flavour”, is the most popular. It’s the obvious choice today, anyway: in a few hours, Oscar-winning film-maker Emerald Fennell will be at the Brontë women’s writing festival in a church just up the road, discussing her adaptation of Emily’s 19th-century gothic masterpiece Wuthering Heights.The film, to be released just before Valentine’s Day next year, is already scandal-ridden. It all started with Fennell’s casting of Hollywood stars Jacob Elordi and Margot (“Heathcliff, it’s me, it’s Barbie”) Robbie caus...

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2 h. ago Scots security expert warns Prince Harry is prime target for terrorists without armed protection

The Royal and VIP executive committee has launched a fresh risk assessment of Harry's security when he next visits the UK with a decision expected next month.

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5 h. ago SHANE WATSON: Buying a real tree, wearing a green velvet wrap dress, poring over the Christmas Day TV listings... our style columnist reveals the 11 tell

Christmas never changes. There's always a flap about the turkey timing. There's always a present nobody wants. There's always a last-minute scramble because you forgot the crackers.

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5 h. ago China adds domestic AI chips to official procurement list for first time

Beijing encouraged purchase of Huawei and Cambricon processors before Trump’s move to allow Nvidia exports

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5 h. ago Australia news live: social media ban comes into effect; apps not included in banned list surge on app stores

Follow the latest updates liveCallout: How is Australia’s social media ban affecting you and your family?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastInman Grant says getting ‘the most powerful, rich companies’ to comply was always going to be messyInman Grant said she expects kids to experience massive changes as the social media ban sticks around. The eSafety commissioner added that some social media companies were more difficult to work with than others during the rollout of the ban, telling ABC News:To the extent that there are seven stages of grief, we have seen some be very accepting, some in denial, some are quite angry.I guess that shows the character of the company and how they’re taking this. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Celebrity models, retro hairdos and every fashion at your fingertips... Freemans catalogue was once the cornerstone of Christmas. So, what was on YOUR wish list?

For more than two million households across the UK, browsing the hefty tome to find the latest designs was a festive ritual, making the special time even more exciting.

Culture

5 h. ago Morrisons warns shoppers to use £30million worth of loyalty points for Christmas NOW – or miss out forever

MORRISONS has urged shoppers to grab their share of £30m in unspent vouchers before Christmas. The supermarket giant has issued an urgent reminder to its loyal shoppers to redeem their unused More Card Fivers. But there’s a catch — points expire after 12 months if not converted. With Christmas around the corner, Morrisons is warning...

Economics

6 h. ago The WORST mistakes people make when hosting holiday parties... and how to fix them

An expert has revealed his top do's and don't of hosting festive gatherings this holiday season - and one of them may catch you by surprise.

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6 h. ago The monogamy 'league table' for the animal kingdom: Deer mice and wild dogs top the list...while humans are 7th in the rankings

If you truly want to commit to someone for life, it's worth taking notes from the California deermouse.

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6 h. ago The new sound therapy offering hope to millions who suffer from tinnitus

The therapy involves patients listening to modified sounds in a bid to disrupt patterns of activity in their brains and quieten the ringing

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6 h. ago Terminally ill Britons could move to Scotland for an assisted death – academic

Hertfordshire University expert Dr Claudia Carr said Scotland could be viewed as having a ‘more positive climate’ for assisted dying.

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6 h. ago K virus: Expert lists top tips to avoid being ill to mutant flu during Christmas

It is thought the UK could face its worst flu season to date — with some hospitals, such as Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, already declaring critical incidents just weeks before Christmas

Science

6 h. ago Luigi Mangione’s notes to self: 'Pluck eyebrows,' 'Keep momentum, FBI slower overnight'

A to-do list and travel plans found during Luigi Mangione’s arrest and revealed in court this week shed new light on the steps he may have taken — or planned to take — to avoid capture after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killing last year

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8 h. ago Tesco issues urgent recall for own brand product over allergy fears

The popular product has an ingredient that may pose a health risk and was not listed in the label

Politics

9 h. ago Met Office warn of snow set to hit UK with list of 'wintry hazards'

Brits face a dramatic weather rollercoaster as Storm Bram’s rain and gales give way to a brief mild spell, before an Arctic blast brings freezing temperatures and up to nine inches of snow

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10 h. ago Sugar Magnate Henry Tate’s Personal Billiards Hall Lists as Family Home Outside London

Sugar Magnate Henry Tate’s Personal Billiards Hall Lists as Family Home Outside London  Mansion Global

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10 h. ago Nnena Kalu wins the Turner Prize 2025 in ‘seismic’ moment for award

The Glasgow-born, learning-disabled artist joins a prestigious list of recipients including Damien Hirst, Steve McQueen and Grayson Perry

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12 h. ago Are solar panels worth it in the UK? An expert guide on how they work for your home

We explain how solar panels work, who they’re right for, how much you could save and the grants that may help you get started

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