25 h. ago Hot cross bun shortage threat as farmers escalate their protests against ‘tractor tax'

Food producers have pledged to halt the transport of milling wheat in their latest effort to pressure the Chancellor into scrapping inheritance tax rule changes

Events

45 h. ago Easter recipes: Six star chefs share their top tips for a perfect lunch

From braised lamb to hot cross buns cooked into the ultimate banoffee pudding, six of the country’s best chefs share their Easter favourites

Politics

69 h. ago M&S shoppers all say same thing about new Dippy Egg Filled Hot Cross Buns

Marks and Spencer has introduced a new Easter treat to celebrate 50 years of its iconic hot cross buns - and shoppers are already going wild for it

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6 d. ago Shoppers warned popular treat could catch fire in toaster this Easter

Millions of hot cross buns are sold in the UK every year, but some brands have warned consumers that their products could be a fire hazard if they're not heated in the correct way

Events

8 d. ago Tiny Greek islands set for influx of tourists as Brits ditch anti

Independent travel agent Michelle Davison has seen bookings to two particular Greek Islands soar, following escalating tension across Spain over planned anti-tourist protests

Politics

9 d. ago Turkey protests and violence escalates with fears of major bloodbath after Istanbul mayor jailed

Turkey unrest could get worse and become a major bloodbath, as escalating violence over the controversial jailing of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu sparks one of President Erdogan's worst crisis in years

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9 d. ago Protesters blasted with rubber bullets and tear gas as Istanbul mayor’s jailing sparks unrest

Police and protesters clashed in Istanbul as tensions escalated following the detention of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s main political rival in the 2028 election.

Events

1 week ago Rachel Reeves’s tractor tax could cost 200,000 jobs, warns new research

Labour chancellor’s controversial inheritance changes in the budget are under further fire

Events

1 week ago Aldi's new 30p hot cross bun is the nostalgic treat you need this Easter

The retailer has gone all out with this year's Easter range

Politics

2 w. ago Jose Pizarro’s recipe for hot cross torrijas with saffron syrup

Spanish-style eggy bread, but using hot cross buns and doused in an orangey saffron syrupTorrijas have long been a symbol of Easter in Spain, a much-loved tradition that’s now enjoyed all year round. They were originally made to use up old bread, turning simple leftovers into something truly delicious. Here, I’m giving them a very early Easter twist with hot cross buns, which add their own special flavour and soft texture. The saffron syrup brings a lovely warmth and a little touch of something special, making these torrijas feel just right for the season while still keeping that familiar, comforting charm we all love. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Urgent warning as classic Easter treat could get you done for drink driving

Eating one Easter staple could land you in hot water with the law, a new study has found. Ingredients in hot cross buns could tip you over the drink drive limit if you're not careful

Events

2 w. ago Special Dumfries and Galloway event to look at spread of bluetongue virus across Europe

Galloway Vets in Kirkcudbright are organising the event, which will also look at the threat the virus poses to Dumfries and Galloway’s farmers.

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2 w. ago Aldi's mystery hot cross buns are 'first of their kind' and could see shoppers win £1,000

Three 'mystery' flavours are set to land in stores from next week, inviting foodies to guess correctly.

Economics

3 w. ago Who is Mahmoud Khalil? The detained Columbia graduate praised as steady negotiator

Key figure in pro-Palestinian campus protests arrested by Ice known for kindness and skill for de-escalationMahmoud Khalil, the recent Columbia University graduate who was detained by Ice on Saturday night, was linked by Donald Trump, without evidence, to “pro-terrorist, anti-Semitic, anti-American activity”. But for those who know him, Khalil was a student, a steady negotiator and a leader whose activism placed him at the center of a national movement for Palestinian solidarity.Khalil, a Palestinian green card holder who is currently in immigration detention in Louisiana, was a lead negotiator for Columbia University Apartheid Divest (CUAD), a role that thrust him into the spotlight during the pro-Palestinian encampment protests last spring – long before his high-profile arrest. He gained a reputation among fellow protesters as a principled and strategic organizer, earning praise for his ability to de-escalate tense situations. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Starmer accused of ‘holding farmers in contempt’ after axing post

Fury has erupted after an incentive for farmers is cancelled following the ongoing row over the tractor tax on inheritance

Politics

3 w. ago Panic on Spanish island as tourist bookings slump for first time in a year

Amid escalating anti-tourist sentiment, planned protests, and bad weather, bookings to some of the most popular Spanish islands appear to have slumped - new data has revealed

Politics

4 w. ago Trump declares administration ‘just getting started’ in address to Congress

President boasted about efforts to slash federal workforce and reorient foreign policy as Democrats protested from chamberDonald Trump on Tuesday declared that his administration was “just getting started”, boasting in an extended address to Congress and the American public about his administration’s efforts to slash the size of the federal workforce, reorient US foreign policy and escalate a risky trade war as Democrats protested from the chamber with placards that read “lies” and “false”.“America is back,” Trump declared, opening the his primetime speech to a joint session of Congress, the first of his second term and the longest in American history. Republicans broke into a boisterous chant of “USA”. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Farmers’ protest live: Protesters descend on London for tractor tax march

Farmers’ protest live: Protesters descend on London for tractor tax march  The Independent

Society

4 w. ago Farmers’ protest live: Protesters say ‘no pancakes without us’ on tractor tax march in London

Farmers have been urged to keep tractors away from latest protest in London over inheritance tax changes

Society

4 w. ago Farmers' protest LIVE: Demonstrators hold Pancake Day 'tractor tax' rally in central London

The protest is largely on foot as police are allowing only a limited number of tractors after last month's demonstration caused traffic delays

Society