64 m. ago Hidden sugar in supermarket coffee and milkshakes ranked as expert gives dire warning

The government may extend the sugar tax to milkshakes and lattes sold in supermarkets as they look into high-sugar milky drinks, both dairy and plant-based, in a new scheme

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71 m. ago US trade deficit surges; Amazon accused of ‘hostile and political’ act for displaying tariff costs – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsUK grocery inflation has edged up this month, as consumers are hit by rising food prices.Data provider Kantar has reported that supermarket prices rose by 3.8% per year in the four weeks to April 20, up from 3.5% a month earlier.“Chocolate confectionery prices rose by 17.4% this period, the fastest of any category, but that didn’t stop the British public treating themselves this Easter. The volume of chocolate eggs sold through supermarket tills still grew by 0.4% on last year, while at the dinner table lamb was the most popular fresh meat joint, followed by beef and pork.Some households chose to indulge in less seasonal fare as the sun came out and they dusted off the barbecue, with burger sales shooting up by 31% over the last month.”The way in which regulations are being applied to bioethanol is undermining the commercial viability of our business. We are having constructive discussions with the UK Government to explore re...

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75 m. ago Crowds cheer William and Kate on wedding anniversary visit to Isle of Mull

The Prince and Princess of Wales’s Royal Foundation is providing financial support for rural projects on the popular island.

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83 m. ago Next's 'flattering' £38 summer dress skims over tummy and gets 'lots of compliments'

The Jersey Waisted Summer Dress from Next is available in cream, black, or olive green and has been praised for being 'lovely and comfortable'

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1 hour ago Popular bar and restaurant chain shares 'sad news' as popular branch to close

The Brighton branch on Duke Street will close soon, although the official date has not yet been confirmed. However, customers cannot book beyond May 10 on the Browns website

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1 hour ago Witnesses in shock as cyclist airlifted to hospital after bus crash outside primary school

The cyclist sustained serious injuries not believed to be life-threatening

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1 hour ago US trade deficit surges ahead of tariffs; China vows not to ‘kneel down’ – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsUK grocery inflation has edged up this month, as consumers are hit by rising food prices.Data provider Kantar has reported that supermarket prices rose by 3.8% per year in the four weeks to April 20, up from 3.5% a month earlier.“Chocolate confectionery prices rose by 17.4% this period, the fastest of any category, but that didn’t stop the British public treating themselves this Easter. The volume of chocolate eggs sold through supermarket tills still grew by 0.4% on last year, while at the dinner table lamb was the most popular fresh meat joint, followed by beef and pork.Some households chose to indulge in less seasonal fare as the sun came out and they dusted off the barbecue, with burger sales shooting up by 31% over the last month.”The way in which regulations are being applied to bioethanol is undermining the commercial viability of our business. We are having constructive discussions with the UK Government to explore re...

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1 hour ago Is the taste of YOUR favourite drink about to change? Sugar tax extension 'will force recipe tweaks'

The Treasury has confirmed plans to extend the soft drinks industry levy (SDIL) to milkshakes and other dairy-based drinks.

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2 h. ago Champion jockey Oisin Murphy is all smiles as he returns to racing just hours after mysterious car crash riddle

It's believed that the crash occurred shortly after Murphy, 29, raced at Leicester on Saturday afternoon - where he won three times in the seven-race event.

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2 h. ago Horrifying truth about baby food pouches that contain alarming amounts of nasty ingredient

A BBC Panorama investigation found that some popular baby food pouches contain more of certain ingredients than a one-year-old should have in an entire day, as well as lacking essential nutrients

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2 h. ago Study aims to find out if slush drinks can prevent heatstroke in older people

The trial will include groups of people aged 16 to 30 and over the age of 65.

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2 h. ago Dr Martens knocks 40% off 'comfy from first wear' sandals like 'walking on air'

These popular gladiator sandals are said to be "ready to go all summer."

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2 h. ago Dyson engineer says do this one thing if yours stops sucking properly

The vacuum brand is one of the most popular but it's pricey too, so what do you do if it's not performing well?

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3 h. ago Study to explore if slush drinks can prevent heatstroke in older people

The trial will include groups of people aged 16 to 30 and over the age of 65.

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3 h. ago Wanted: new sauces and dressings to jazz up weekday cooking | Kitchen aide

If your evening meals are getting a bit samey, our roster of cooks has a bounty of saucy ideas that might just help transform your dinners for goodWhat sauces and dressings can I make to rejuvenate weekday meals?Sauces and dressings give dinner life, making even the simplest meals taste better. The formula, says Gurdeep Loyal, author of Flavour Heroes (published in June), goes something like this: “You need two things: a really good fat and a really good sour.” Sure, that fat could be oil, but it doesn’t have to be. “It could be an egg yolk, it could be avocado, but if it’s oil, go for a flavoured one,” Loyal says, and in place of the usual acid suspects (vinegar or citrus), try the likes of gherkins, capers or preserved lemons instead. “My go-tos are preserved lemon whizzed up with a bit of their brine, some garlic-infused olive oil and maple syrup. Or avocado blitzed with gherkins, gherkin brine, a bit of sugar, if you want, and perhaps herbs such as chives or tarragon. Or chilli-...

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3 h. ago Spain over the worst, investigating the causes and determined to prevent repeat of massive power blackout, PM says – Europe live

Spain and Portugal electricity services returning to normal after being hit by biggest power cut in recent European history Portuguese power network operator REN denied on Tuesday it was behind a message circulated on social media attributing the massive blackout across the Iberian peninsula to a rare atmospheric event, AFP reported.“REN confirms we did not put out this statement,” spokesperson Bruno Silva told AFP, without giving further details. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Man suspected of misogynistic ‘massacre’ attempt in Leeds dies

Owen Lawrence, 38, is believed to have shot two women with crossbow on Saturday afternoon before turning weapon on himselfA man suspected of attacking two women in the Headingley area of Leeds on Saturday afternoon during an attempted misogynistic “massacre” has died overnight, counter-terrorism police have confirmed.Owen Lawrence, 38, is believed to shot the women, aged 19 and 31, with a crossbow before turning the weapon on himself at the scene on Otley Road, a popular pub crawl route. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Michael Schumacher moment gives ‘hope’ of improvement after ‘long, horrible journey’

Michael Schumacher remains one of the most iconic names in Formula One history, and a key moment has given one of his former team-mates hope about his long-term recovery

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3 h. ago Voices: Poll of the day: Is the UK’s sugar tax an effective way of tackling obesity and improving public health?

Have your say: Is the sugar tax just adding to your grocery bill? The government wants to extend the levy to milkshakes and lattes, claiming it protects children’s health – but critics say it’s hitting families hard

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3 h. ago Viral TikTok baby dies in horror crash aged two as family slam 'hurtful' cops

Two year old Preston Ordone, known as the “Okay Baby” online, has tragically died in a car accident after Louisiana State Police said he was "improperly restrained" in his car seat

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