27 m. ago US suspends assistance to Somalia’s federal government, alleging it seized food aid

The State Department says it has suspended all U.S. assistance to Somalia’s federal government over allegations that Somali officials destroyed an American-funded warehouse belonging to the World Food Program and seized 76 metric tons of food aid intended for impoverished civilians

Politics

32 m. ago Reece Prescod’s decision to join Enhanced Games condemned by athletics chiefs

Jack Buckner, UK Athletics CEO, expresses outrage‘As a former athlete, I find this particularly appalling’UK Athletics’ chief executive, Jack Buckner, has described Reece Prescod’s decision to participate in the controversial Enhanced Games as “appalling”.Former Great Britain sprinter Prescod gave a statement to the Times saying he is “very excited” to be joining the sprinting field of the event. The Enhanced Games allows the use of performance-enhancing substances and permits athletes to take substances approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under strict supervision. Continue reading...

Politics

57 m. ago Morrisons pleads guilty to food hygiene offences at Welsh store

Morrisons will be sentenced at court later this year after multiple serious food safety risks were identified

Politics

89 m. ago Manchester food court evacuated as police investigate 'suspicious substance'

Police swarmed the Arndale food court on the evening of Wednesday, January 7, after a container 'filled with a suspicious dark powder substance' was found

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97 m. ago Manchester Arndale food court evacuated after 'suspicious dark powder' found in tub

The Arndale Centre's food court has been locked down after Greater Manchester Police received reports of a suspicious dark powder substance found in a container

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2 h. ago Live updates as Arndale food court evacuated after 'suspicious dark powder' found in a container

Police are at the scene on Wednesday evening

Society

2 h. ago Woman pregnant at 62 claims unborn baby is the 'reincarnation of her dead son'

The unnamed mum from China claimed that her love of sweet food means that the child will be a boy as medics raised concerns over having a baby at such a late stage in life

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3 h. ago Trump administration releases updated dietary guidelines: ‘Eat real food’

New guidance presented by Robert F Kennedy Jr prioritizes protein, healthy fats and ‘declares war on added sugar’The Trump administration has released updated dietary guidelines for Americans on Wednesday that emphasize eating whole and minimally processed foods, scaling back refined carbohydrates, and “declaring war” on added sugars.The recommendations encourage “prioritizing high-quality protein, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and whole grains” while steering clear of highly processed foods. Robert F Kennedy Jr, the health and human services (HHS) secretary, and Brooke Rollins, the agriculture secretary, are presenting the new guidance at a White House briefing. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Good Food Guide launches first ever 'restaurant month' with cut

The guide hopes to shine a spotlight on restaurants during quieter months

Society

4 h. ago Best alcohol free ciders taste tested for a delicious 0% tipple

A booze-free apple a day...

Politics

4 h. ago Trump admin declares war... on added sugar with new dietary guidelines

New guidelines push Health Secretary Kennedy’s ‘Make America Healthy Again’ agenda

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4 h. ago UK cafe and dessert chain offering £1 coffee throughout January as costs soar

The chain will be offering £1 coffee every week day until the end of the month to encourage a simple treat without breaking the bank post Christmas

Economics

5 h. ago New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar

New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar

Events

6 h. ago How much salt do you really need each day and the risks of eating too much?

Brits eat dangerously high salt levels, equal to 22 packets of crisps a day

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6 h. ago £1 coffees, £5 curries and more massive January high street restaurant deals

Eating out is definitely one of those things that fall by the wayside when you're feeling the pinch but if you really can't resist then there's plenty of discounts for some of those big chains

Economics

6 h. ago Breakfast taco and burrito recall elevated to high risk level by FDA

The breakfast foods were recalled due to the presence of foreign material

Events

6 h. ago 'Wonderful' Greater Manchester waterside pub closes for major refurbishment

The much-loved boozer will reopen later this month

Politics

6 h. ago 'I'm a dietician and 6 foods help reduce muscle soreness after exercise'

A nutrition expert has shared six common foods that could help your body recover and reduce soreness after any form of exercise, and it's not just protein, that many may think

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6 h. ago Maison Bleue: ‘Eclectic’ Scottish restaurant to close down after 28 years amid ‘soaring’ operating costs

A family-run restaurant that has been open for 28 years will close down at the end of the month.

Politics

7 h. ago UK's youngest dementia sufferer, 24, could no longer speak or eat before tragic death

Andre Yarham, from Dereham in Norfolk, sadly died just after Christmas Day as details of his battle with frontotemporal dementia due to a protein mutation have been shared

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