4 h. ago Life as a food delivery worker: ‘Sometimes men open the door naked’

To earn a living as a delivery rider, some work 10-12 hour days, contending with low pay, exhaustion, accidents, injuries and harassment. Is this a new form of modern slavery?“I earn more cleaning toilets than I do from being a Deliveroo rider,” says Marina, a Brazilian woman who juggles two jobs to support her 12- and 18-year-old daughters.It’s a “bullshit, horrible job”, says Adam, from Sudan, who combines riding for Deliveroo with studying for a law degree. “On a good day I can earn £50 or £60, although it’s really hard doing deliveries using a pedal bike.” Continue reading...

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19 h. ago I’m a medieval history expert. Here’s the truth about Vikings and mead

Modern hipsters embrace the honey drink, but history tells a different story

Events

19 h. ago Did the Vikings really drink mead? The truth may surprise you

Modern hipsters embrace the honey drink, but history tells a different story

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21 h. ago The German prisoner of war who gave Japan one of its most beloved cakes

Baumkuchen survived an earthquake and two world wars to become a wildly popular sweet

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35 h. ago The fermented food packed with probiotics, antioxidants and replenishing electrolytes for athletes

The vegetable has been a “big dill” in the U.S. for decades, with Americans consuming more than 5.2 million each year

Politics

66 h. ago Popular beer to reduce alcohol percentage in response to slump in sales

Off-trade sales fell by 13.7 per cent

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67 h. ago Three of the best easy budget air fryer recipes that are more than just chips

Crispy chicken wings, flaky salmon and a banh mi stuffed with sesame-crusted meatballs

Society

67 h. ago Why you should try this coffee and chilli butter steak recipe – and how to slice it properly

Learn why cutting against the grain makes all the difference, then try this speedy steak recipe with a bold marinade of coffee, chilli and lime butter

Politics

3 d. ago How to eat comfort food all winter without ruining your diet

Hearty stews, creamy pastas and even a full Sunday roast – all without the guilt. Slimming World’s ‘One-Pot Magic’ proves comfort food doesn’t have to derail your goals, offering lighter takes on classic winter warmers that feel every bit as indulgent

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3 d. ago Rick Stein’s top tips on cooking the ultimate Christmas dinner

TV chef shares his tips and tricks for everything from the turkey to the sprouts

Politics

3 d. ago TV doctor Amir Khan says eating one type of food 'adds years to your life'

Dr Khan who regularly appears on ITV's This Morning shared his number one food tip with podcast host Cherry Healey

Society

3 d. ago TV's Dr Amir Khan says type of food 'adds years to life' and is 'number one tip'

NHS GP who regularly appears on This Morning and Lorraine explained 'food group I would say that really adds years to life'

Politics

3 d. ago How to cook the ultimate Christmas dinner, according to Rick Stein

TV chef shares his tips and tricks for everything from the turkey to the sprouts

Politics

4 d. ago ‘My mum tells me off for my shirts’: James Martin on why he never watches himself on TV and the secret to staying grounded

He’s been a fixture on our screens for three decades, but James Martin still can’t bear to watch himself back. As James Martin’s ‘Saturday Morning’ nears its tenth year, the chef tells Lauren Taylor why he prefers keeping things unrehearsed, unfiltered and firmly down to earth

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4 d. ago Aldi and Lidl issue urgent food recall on popular snacks contaminated with glass

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued urgent alerts for two snacks from Aldi and Lidl, with the affected products being sold in stores across the UK.

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5 d. ago The ultimate autumn feast: Nine recipes to warm up the season

From spiced pumpkin soup and buttery squash ravioli to salted pumpkin pie and pistachio bundt cake, these recipes celebrate everything we love about autumn – bold flavours, golden edges and the kind of slow, cosy cooking that makes the darker evenings a little less gloomy

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6 d. ago Borough Market vs The TikTokers: Is this hospitality’s Frankenstein moment?

After a food vlogger was kicked out of Borough Market for filming a crumble review on his phone, Hannah Twiggs asks whether restaurants and markets have finally had enough of the social-media generation they helped build – and what that means for the future of foodies

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6 d. ago Fruitful advice for getting the most from a refrigerator and making groceries last longer

Storing food properly can prolong the life of groceries, minimize waste, and prevent foodborne illnesses

Politics

9 d. ago Do you really need to take supplements? Expert reveals safer option

Many people are unaware of the risks and limitations of supplements

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1 week ago There’s more to Devon food than cream first. From ‘squab’ to ‘thunder and lightning’

Devonshire food was typically seasonal and sustaining, and fuelled hard work

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