1 hour ago British food and drink industry call on EU to ‘reset’ trade ties

Retailers and food producers offer to help efforts reduce ‘unnecessary red tape’ costing industry billions of poundsMore than a dozen of Britain’s biggest retailers and food producers, including Marks & Spencer, J Sainsbury and Asda, have called on the EU to reduce checks on food and drink crossing the Channel and Irish Sea, which they say are costing billions of pounds.Ahead of a summit on 19 May that is hoped to “reset” trade ties five years on from Brexit, they are urging politicians to hammer out a deal on sanitary and phytosanitary checks. They hope this would include a veterinary agreement and would harmonise food safety rules or recognise them as equivalent. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago The beautiful Scottish isle with gorgeous scenery that isn't even an island

Despite this stunning spot's name, the Black Isle is not an island at all.

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2 h. ago Boden's 'flattering' £45 jacket in the sale 'perfect' for chilly spring days

"This is a great cardigan for all body types. The holly knit is very flattering and doesn't add bulk to your body, as a lot of knits do"

Economics

2 h. ago Chris Hughes and JoJo Siwa's relationship – from sharing bed to 'girlfriend' snub

Celebrity Big Brother stars Chris Hughes and Jojo Siwa are joined at the hip and often seen cuddling each other, sharing compliments and even tickling in bed

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3 h. ago Tiny village nestled in 'waterfall country' with pubs and a choice of beautiful walks

We love a Welsh village with lush walks and proper pubs, and we've found one that ticks all the boxes

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3 h. ago Energy improvements totalling £1.4million made to South Lanarkshire council flats

The substantial investment at 48 properties at five flatted blocks at Camelon Crescent, in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, will reduce the energy costs for residents living in them.

Economics

4 h. ago Inside Dignitas: Husband's 'peaceful' final moments with wife before declaring 'it's time'

A woman who took her husband to die at Dignitas has opened up about the 'four amazing days' they shared before it was time for him to go, describing his death as 'beautiful'

Sport

4 h. ago ‘Something playful’: celebrating the art of endpapers in children’s books

New exhibition in Amherst, Massachusetts, looks at the unsung art that exists on the pages that bookend much-loved kids booksOnce upon a time, endpapers – those little bits of real estate connecting the inside covers of hardcover books to the pages within – were a site of pure decoration, or maybe, as in the case of The Chronicles of Narnia, a map of a fantasy realm. More recently, illustrators have been reimagining just what endpapers can be – far from decorations or maps, they are now used to bookend and compliment the stories told in books in fascinating ways.“The illustrator Shaun Tan described them as like quotation marks or parentheses around the story,” said Bruce Handy, a journalist and children’s book author. “In his mind it’s a way of setting the story off. Kind of like an anteroom to the story, or like a transition into the story.” Continue reading...

Culture

5 h. ago Next's 'amazing' £45 jeans are the ultimate solution to solve common fitting room woes

Next's Bleach Dart Detail Barrel 100% Cotton Jeans are available in sizes 9, 11, 13, 15 and 17, meaning you're more likely to find your perfect fit - and shoppers have been praising them

Economics

5 h. ago Shoppers loving 'beautiful' pergola perfect for barbecue season

One happy customer noted "we’ve had some pretty high winds lately and it didn’t move at all, and it’s not even fixed down yet."

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5 h. ago Russell Hobbs’ 'beautiful' wellness kettle gives you a spa day while you wait for it to boil

The Calm Kettle has just launched to give you a moment of serenity with ambient lighting, soothing sounds and pre-set temperature functions that make warming a bottle easier than ever

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6 h. ago We bought an old, draughty house: How much will it cost to insulate it?

We will soon be moving into a three-bedroom semi-detached house built in the late 1930s. What are the options for reducing our energy bills?

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6 h. ago Victoria Beckham celebrated her birthday by releasing her own personal custom lip liners for a limited time

The former Spice Girl has released three exclusive lip liners in her private custom shades for her birthday, but they're only available for a limited time and are guaranteed to sell out

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6 h. ago Never throw away your used tea bags as expert tells of surprising usage

Tea bags can be repurposed to benefit plants and flowers, helping to reduce waste.

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6 h. ago Want to look posh on a budget? It’s all about the right colours | Jess Cartner

Make it classy by swapping black and white for warm, earthy neutrals This outfit looks so classy, doesn’t it? Understated, but with an indefinable air of poshness. Effortless, but elevated. But did you spot the best part? It’s in the small print. The clothes are from Uniqlo and the shoes are from Zara. The look is expensive, but the clothes aren’t.Money isn’t everything, but some pricey clothes look cheap and some inexpensive clothes look luxurious, and I think we all know which side of that divide we’d rather be on. A great way to get it right is by picking the right colours – tonal warm neutrals are what you need for high style without high prices. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Beautiful EU island rivals Santorini and Mykonos without the crowds of tourists

This little-known Greek island is a tranquil paradise offering tourists an authentic Greek experience with crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches

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7 h. ago 'Youth potion' that makes ‘face and neck feel firmer’ hailed by shoppers for reducing wrinkles

Skincare shoppers may have just found their new holy grail when it comes to turning back time and erasing wrinkles, fine lines and visible signs of ageing with this retinal serum

Economics

9 h. ago Fear and panic at Florida State as deadly shooting sends students fleeing

When a 20-year-old opened fire at Florida State University, terrified students barricaded doors and fled across campus, abandoning chemistry notes and even shoes

Events

10 h. ago M&S 'comfiest ever' £39 trainers 'feel like air' and 'look like Skechers'

Shoppers say the shoes are great for walking, running and everyday wear - and they are made with Marks and Spencer's 'Freshfeet'

Economics

15 h. ago Matthew Lawrence recalls the sobering advice Mrs Doubtfire co

Lawrence said one of the lessons Williams taught him was ‘don't judge until you walk in someone else's shoes’

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