38 h. ago Confidence plummeting among UK food and drink manufacturers, survey shows

Food and Drink Federation says business confidence fell to -47% amid inflation, energy and labour pressuresConfidence is tumbling among Britain’s food and drink manufacturers, as inflationary pressures including energy, labour and raw material costs gain pace, according to a survey by the industry body.Business confidence plummeted to -47% in the final three months of last year, according to the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), down from -6% in the previous quarter, as companies in the sector were hit by measures announced in the October budget. Continue reading...

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65 h. ago Jade Goody's mum Jackiey Budden's horrific accident that saw her lose her left arm

Jackiey Budden lost the use of her left arm when Jade Goody was just five years old, losing a sibling in the accident and causing Jade to grow up far too soon as Jackiey fell into drug addiction

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3 d. ago 'Energy drinks killed my superfit daughter' claims heartbroken mum, as scientists sound alarm over cardiac risk

Katie Donnell, from Florida in the US, took a caffeine supplement, followed by up to three energy drinks a day as well as the odd coffee, in order to fuel her workouts.

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3 d. ago Monster addict drank so many energy drinks his rotting teeth fell out one by one

Nicholas Mudford would knock back 21 energy drinks a week, but his habit eventually rotted his teeth so badly he jetted off to Turkey for a £9,000 set of veneers

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3 d. ago My rotting teeth fell out on the way to work after I became addicted to energy drinks

Nicholas Mudford, 39, from Tiverton, Devon flew out to Turkey where he had 10 teeth extracted, six implants, two sinus lifts, a bone graft and a full set of veneers.

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3 d. ago Man says 'stay away from energy drinks' after losing his teeth

Nicholas Mudford had to fly to Turkey for £9,000 replacements after the 'fashionable' drinks rotted his teeth

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3 w. ago Gardeners urged to sprinkle coffee grounds on lawns at exact time

Coffee not only makes an energy-boosting drink most Brits love - but it's actually a great fertiliser for the grass. But anyone considering this method should do so after completing one task

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3 w. ago The Guide #180: Anything can happen in la la land, so what can you expect at the 2025 Oscars?

In this week’s newsletter: Hollywood is literally rising from the ashes for this year’s ceremony, and as usual it won’t be without controversyCaffeinated energy drinks at the ready! Sunday is Hollywood’s biggest night of the year – and quite possibly the longest night of the year for those of us in the UK who plan to stay awake for it. Yes, the Oscars are upon us, and the Guardian has you covered as you swot up on this year’s ceremony.We’ve got guides to the best picture, actor, actress and director races, and our annual hustings, where Guardian writers go to bat for the best picture nominees (I backed The Brutalist). Plus deep dives into the anonymous Oscar ballots, the annual class photo and even the goody bags attenders at the ceremony will receive. Want even more? Rachael Healy gets the full red carpet makeover, this award season’s speeches are scrutinised, there’s a piece looking at why religion was the year’s big theme and there’s a roundup of the Oscar-baity films that didn’t...

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3 w. ago Woman ages '10 times faster than everyone else' as teeth were rotten in her 20s

The 47-year-old has gradually lost all her natural hair and teeth, and will likely need an aortic valve replaced, but refuses to be afraid of death and wants to carry on living as long as possible

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3 w. ago This is exactly when to have your morning coffee for the biggest energy boost (and when to stop drinking it)

The first thing I do when I wake up is have a cup of coffee.

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4 w. ago Monster forced girlfriend's teeth to rot so she wouldn't kiss anyone but him

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: Mellor experienced years of abuse from her partner. She revealed 'it wasn't a big issue if he killed me, because being killed was probably better than living the life I was'

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4 w. ago Doctor warns fizzy drinks consumed by millions trigger hair loss... and reveals how to prevent it from happening

According to Dr Neena Chandrasekaran, a Florida-based specialist in critical care medicine, sodas and energy drinks could 'contribute to hair loss and anxiety in men'.

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4 w. ago Messi's new hydration drink hits the shelves of major UK supermarket as fans blast its price tag

In contrast to the stampedes that greeted the release of YouTuber KSI's Prime Energy drink, Messi's rival product has quietly started popping up in B&M ahead of its official launch next week.

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4 w. ago Expert hails surprising food that stops your kids' teeth from rotting

With tooth decay on the rise in young children, an expert in dental care has offered her top tips - and while some of them are commonly known, others may surprise you

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