88 m. ago From matcha lattes to Dubai chocolate – how supermarkets fight to cope with TikTok trends

Food fads were once dictated by restaurants, now it is viral videos influencing stores what to stock and quicklyTikTok’s algorithm is one of the great mysteries of the modern age. What it deems to be interesting is fed to millions of users, giving it huge cultural sway, from fashion to music and politics. It is also increasingly influencing what we eat.Supermarkets were once the trendsetters, studying popular items on restaurant menus and recreating them on their shelves. Now the big shops are the ones being influenced, says Zoe Simons, a brand development chef at Waitrose. Continue reading...

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89 m. ago UK weather forecast as jet stream 'buckle' could send June temperatures soaring

Forecasts suggest a period of good weather could be on the way for Brits thanks to a potential 'buckle' in the jet stream - meaning the start of June could be a hotter than expected

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2 h. ago McVities Hobnobs and real reason behind biscuit's name leaving fans baffled

McVities' brand has become a household name worldwide, but do you know the story behind the name of their biscuits Hobnobs? It's so British - but it has caused some confusion.

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3 h. ago American says he is 'framed' after arrest for murder of 'chopped up' Irish farmer

Michael Kelley, 46, was arrested by gardai on Tuesday in connection with the murder of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine - whose dismembered remains were found in a slurry tank

Events

4 h. ago Tiny European city once named 'poorest' rivalling major tourist hotspot

A tiny European city that was once one of the 'poorest' on the continent is well worth having on your radar according to travel insiders who've compared it to tourist hotspots

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5 h. ago Poland presidential debate puts Ukraine and Europe centre stage

Rafał Trzaskowski, from the governing pro-EU coalition, faces Eurosceptic populist rightwing historian Karol Nawrocki ahead of run-offPolish presidential candidates offered different visions of Poland and its relations with Ukraine in a televised debate ahead of next week’s run-off, which remains on a knife-edge.During a head-to-head debate lasting two hours, the centrist Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowski, from prime minister Donald Tusk’s governing pro-European coalition, faced the Eurosceptic historian Karol Nawrocki, backed by the populist rightwing Law and Justice party (PiS). Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Mum, 41, put on an IV drip during five star TUI Turkey 'worst experience' holiday

EXCLUSIVE: A disgusted holidaymaker has launched legal action against tour operators TUI for failing to deal with complaints about a dirty hotel in which she caught food poisoning and was left in hospital

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7 h. ago Jeremy Clarkson fights back tears as he bids emotional farewell to glam farmhand Harriet Cowan on Clarkson's Farm

The Top Gear legend, 65, was left choked up as he thanked his farm assistant Harriet Cowan for 'saving his life' during an emotional send-off on Clarkson's Farm.

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7 h. ago Privacy and hunger groups sue over USDA attempt to collect personal data of SNAP recipients

Privacy and hunger relief groups and a handful of people receiving food assistance benefits are suing the federal government over the Trump administration’s attempts to collect the personal information of millions of U.S. residents who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

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8 h. ago Finn Russell leads Bath to European glory as Scottish referee at centre of controversy

Russell kicks 17 points as Bath defeat Lyon in Challenge Cup final

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9 h. ago American arrested in Michael Gaine murder probe claims 'I've been framed by gangsters'

Michael Kelley, a self-described asylum seeker from the US, has denied any involvement in the alleged murder of Irish farmer Michael Gaine after he says he was arrested by Gardaí - claiming he was framed by gangsters

Events

10 h. ago M&S restocks viral pistachio chocolate bar – but how does it taste?

The limited-edition treat draws inspiration from Dubai chocolate

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10 h. ago Billionaire Peltz Beckham clan's lavish $100m Palm Beach estate rocked by 'disfiguring' vicious beast attack

Nelson Peltz, 82, is a fast food mogul and activist investor. His daughter Nicola is married to Brooklyn Beckham.

Society

10 h. ago French wine, German cars and Ozempic: These EU imports could soon get more costly thanks to Trump’s tariffs

The president said his discussions with the European Union are ‘going nowhere’

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11 h. ago Publix recalls baby food pouches after testing finds elevated levels of lead

The Publix supermarket chain is recalling fruit and vegetable baby food because testing found elevated levels of lead

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11 h. ago Made In Chelsea star dramatically quits show after 2 years and says 'there's a lot going on'

American Lauren Sintes has officially parted ways with Made In Chelsea, bringing her two-year stint on the reality series to a close

Events

11 h. ago Arsenal’s comeback queens face ultimate Barcelona test in Champions League final

New chapter in Arsenal’s storied history awaits as they aim to end continental drought in a sold-out Lisbon finalAfter 18 years, Arsenal are back in the biggest game in women’s European football with a dream to end their long wait for continental glory. They face the holders, the favourites and the much-revered Barcelona, who are aiming to win the Champions League for a third consecutive season on a picture-perfect weekend in Lisbon.Strolling along tree-lined paths through the Portuguese capital’s sun-kissed Parque Eduardo VII, as a group of Barcelona fans cross paths with two Arsenal supporters wearing full red-and-white kit and exchange a few friendly quips about Saturday’s final, it is hard not to feel a pang of sympathy for the 3,467 attendees who saw Arsenal lift the Uefa Women’s Cup – as it was known in 2007 – in the somewhat less glamorous surroundings of Boreham Wood FC’s Meadow Park. In those days, the competition concluded with a two-legged home-and-away final. Arsenal fol...

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11 h. ago European markets suffer losses after Trump ‘recommends’ 50% tariff on EU, and threatens Apple with 25% tariff – business live

US president Donald Trump reignites trade war with threat to impose high tariffs on European goods, and Apple iPhones made overseasTrump says he is hitting EU with 50% tariff as trade talks are ‘going nowhere’As well as cutting UK energy costs (see earlier), Donald Trump can also take credit for growing the German economy!New GDP data this morning shows that Germany’s GDP rose by 0.4% in January-March, twice as fast as the first estimate of 0.2% growth in the quarter.“The reason for the slightly higher growth compared to the initial estimate was the surprisingly positive economic development in March.”“In particular, production in the manufacturing sector and exports performed better than initially expected.The German economy had its best quarterly performance since the third quarter of 2022, and the reason for it seems to be Donald Trump. As a result of the announced tariffs and in anticipation of ‘Liberation Day,’ German industrial production and exports surged in March.Net export...

Economics

11 h. ago French wine, German cars and Swiss chocolates: These EU imports could soon get more costly thanks to Trump’s tariffs

The president said his discussions with the European Union are ‘going nowhere’

Politics

11 h. ago Greater Manchester brewery with stunning views and popular Bury venue BOTH named pub of the year

It came down to a dead heat between the two Bury businesses

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