24 h. ago Gardeners told to leave two fruits on lawns and bird tables before it's too late

Gardeners are being urged to leave food out for birds at this time of year as they enter breeding season - and the RSPB says that two fruits are best for the job

Politics

3 d. ago Banned food changes for Welsh primary schools 'look reasonable'

The Welsh Government is planning major changes to primary school meals, aimed at reducing childhood obesity.

Events

3 d. ago It’s time to stop the great food heist powered by big business. That means taxation, regulation and healthy school meals | Stuart Gillespie

The global food system has been captured by a few rapacious companies that profit from public ill-health. We need a radical overhaulOur food system is killing us. Designed in a different century for a different purpose – to mass produce cheap calories to prevent famine – it is now a source of jeopardy, destroying more than it creates. A quarter of all adult deaths globally – more than 12 million every year – are due to poor diets.Malnutrition in all its forms – undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, overweight and obesity – is by far the biggest cause of ill-health, affecting one in three people on the planet. Ultra-processed foods are implicated in as many as one in seven premature deaths in some countries. Continue reading...

Society

4 d. ago Pupils’ enjoyment of school suffers ‘substantial decline’ in Year 7 – study

Girls increasingly feel less safe at school than their male peers in the early years of secondary school, the report also suggests.

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4 d. ago Major changes planned for primary school meals in Wales with new rules on milk, cheese, juice, meat, and more

Fruit juice and white bread are off the menu and fried potato products can only be served once a week among other huge changes aimed at reducing childhood obesity

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7 d. ago DJ felt tired before gums would not stop bleeding for sinister reason

Gareth Memphis from Merseyside, who is best known as DJ G-A-Z, told how he lived a fit and healthy lifestyle where he regularly went to the gym before suddenly falling ill

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9 d. ago Debenhams reduces BBQ that cooks food 'perfectly every time' in time for summer

Having a 'reliable' barbecue to 'cook up a storm' this summer will help make the most of any glorious weather

Society

9 d. ago Kids on free school meals earn £7,000 less if they live in one northern area

A disadvantaged child growing up in Newcastle on average earns £7,000 less in their late 20s compared to one who grows up in east London, a grim report shows today

Economics

1 week ago Meghan Markle admits she doesn't 'have time to cook every day' but will make takeaways look as 'beautiful' as possible after attracting ridicule with her food presentation on Netflix show

Meghan previously demonstrated how to plate up Chinese takeaway food 'beautifully' as well as making fruit salad decorated with edible flowers on her Netflix show With Love, Meghan.

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1 week ago Meghan Markle admits she doesn't 'have time to cook everyday' but will make takeaways look as 'beautiful' as possible after attracting ridicule with her food presentation on Netflix show

Meghan previously demonstrated how to plate up Chinese takeaway food 'beautifully' as well as making fruit salad decorated with edible flowers on her Netflix show With Love, Meghan.

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1 week ago US food critic tastes Toby Carvery roast for first time and compares it to one thing

An American man has shared his thoughts on Toby Carvery after visiting the British carvery chain for the first time

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1 week ago Man from America tries UK Chinese food for the first time and has honest verdict

An American couple travelling through England decided to try British Chinese food for the first time, and he had an honest verdict as he shared a TikTok video about the meal

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2 w. ago Lose a stone in time for summer using bargain secret food known as 'Nature's Ozempic'

I'm an experienced nutritionist with a large number of midlife clients, and the one thing everyone asks me is how to lose the pounds without feeling constantly hungry.

Society

2 w. ago Baby food pouch hysteria? It’s just another way of making mothers feel guilty | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

We need a society that supports parents and makes good food choices achievable – not more lecturing of exhausted mumsLike many modern mothers, I have on occasion piped cold bolognese directly from a pouch into my small child’s open mouth and, radical though it may seem, I refuse to feel guilty about it. There is a lot of panic about ultra-processed foods (UPFs), and baby food pouches, with their high sugar content and dubious nutritional value, are the latest targets. Researchers at the University of Leeds School of Food Science and Nutrition found that 41% of main meals marketed for children had sugar levels that were too high and that 21% of ready-to-eat fruit products, cereals and meals were too watery and not providing adequate nutrition.It’s not great. But is it news? No parent picks up something called “Heinz fruity banana custard” believing it a fantastic alternative to actual mashed banana, yet this is being treated as the Watergate of the under-4s sandpit crowd. I’m startin...

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3 w. ago Over 100 children sick in India after snake remains found in school meal

School cook suspected to have served food after removing dead snake that had fallen into it

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3 w. ago Chocolate cake is fluffy every time after just 5 minutes in the microwave

Fulfil your sweet tooth by making this super easy chocolate cake recipe in under five minutes - all you need is a mug, a microwave and a few ingredients to top it up

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3 w. ago Woman starved three dogs at Glasgow home as animals found 'terrified'

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT. The dogs were left unattended and without food or water inside the property for an unknown period of time.

Events

3 w. ago Low Maintenance Tropical Fish 2025: Here are the 12 easiest to care for breeds of colourful pet fish

These gorgeous pet fish aren’t too demanding - making them perfect for those who don’t have time to fuss over food and water temperatures.

Politics

3 w. ago Asda’s kids café meal deal drops to 60p to kick start retailer’s 60th birthday celebrations

Asda’s popular Kids Eat for £1 café meal deal to drop to just 60p for the month of May in the UK, including Scotland. A family with four children can all get a hot meal for less than £2.50. Over six million £1 kids café meals sold to date – peaking at 40,000 per week during school holidays. The price is to celebrate 60 years of Asda offering great family value.

Economics

3 w. ago Keep your lettuce fresher for up to 30 days using a budget hack we all have in kitchen

Salads are set to become a staple as the weather warms - but how do you stop your lettuce from wilting and turning brown before its time? Some food waste experts have the answer

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