17 h. ago Revealed: The unexpected foods Brits won't fly without this summer

Sometimes when travelling overseas a little home comfort is needed, whether that's in the form of clothing or a favourite blanket. 

Politics

36 h. ago The Guardian view on food and farming: climate chaos hits crops hard – and that should worry everyone | Editorial

Last year’s floods have been followed by heatwaves. Ministers must throw their weight behind resilient, adaptable agricultureBritish farmers are, of course, not the only people who are suffering from the effects of this summer’s heatwaves. Across Europe and the Middle East, record-breaking temperatures are threatening lives as well as livelihoods. France has experienced its largest wildfire since 1949, while across Europe an estimated 500,000 hectares of land have burned.But farmers are particularly vulnerable to extreme weather, which has a direct impact on crop yields. So reports of a second consecutive year in which food growers in parts of the UK are seeing dramatic falls in production should concern the British public. Access to food is frequently taken for granted in the world’s wealthiest nations. But increased food insecurity is among the dangerous effects of the climate crisis, as well as being worsened by Trump’s tariffs, and geopolitical instability including the war in U...

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3 d. ago Britain's best BnBs revealed: They're stylish and have delicious food

We've hit the road to visit some of the country's top B&Bs, and checked with the Daily Mail's Inspector. This is our choice of the cream of the crop.

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4 d. ago UK’s largest bioethanol plant to shut after blow from Starmer’s trade deal with Trump

Associated British Foods says 160 jobs will be lost at Vivergo site in Hull after ministers refuse to fund rescueThe UK’s largest bioethanol plant is to close after being dealt a body blow by Keir Starmer’s trade deal with Donald Trump.The owner of the Vivergo plant in Hull, owned by Associated British Foods (ABF), said it would close with the loss of 160 jobs, just hours after the government said it would not fund an industry rescue package. The first redundancies will be made on Tuesday. Continue reading...

Economics

4 d. ago Bioethanol plant deems lack of Government support an ‘act of economic self

Vivergo Fuels says it will have to close its Hull plant after the decision not to provide financial backing.

Economics

4 d. ago Chinese economy slows as Trump tariffs bite; FTSE 100 on track to hit new record

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsThe owner of Kingsmill has agreed to buy its rival bakery business Hovis, in a deal that could make the biggest bread brand in the country if it gets the green light from regulators.Associated British Foods, a FTSE 100 company which also owns the retailer Primark, has agreed to buy Hovis from the private equity firm Endless.This transaction will create a UK bakeries business that is both profitable and sustainable over the long term. Supporting the Hovis and Kingsmill brands with well-invested and efficient operations will also enable innovation and growth. This solution will create value for shareholders, provide greater choice for consumers and increase efficiencies for customers.Firms may be running on existing capacity rather than building new plants The July industrial value-add breakdown tells a more nuanced story than the weak fixed asset investment headline. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Gran's terrifying seizure at work led to doctors finding mass on her brain

Doctors initially put Lesley Arnott's unexpected seizure down to epilepsy before a scan revealed something more sinister.

Events

5 d. ago Emmerdale's Emma Atkins says 'she's going to implode' after Charity and Ross 'baby' twist

Viewers faced an unexpected twist as it was revealed that Charity Dingle and Ross Barton slept together

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6 d. ago Sticky end? The British pudding faces extinction, English Heritage warns

Not just boiled or steamed desserts in danger, charity finds, households also rarely make fruit pies and crumblesAt the end of the 17th century a French travel writer who crossed the Channel was clearly impressed by the sweet, comforting treats offered to him, declaring with relish: “Ah! What an excellent thing is an English pudding!”More than three centuries on, English Heritage has sounded the alarm that the good old British pudding is facing extinction. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago American in UK tries fish and chips but is told they've 'made a mistake'

Sarah Renee, an American who moved to the UK, frequently shares her thoughts on British foods and various UK brands. In her most recent review, she chose to sample the classic dish of fish and chips.

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7 d. ago Six in 10 Brits claim to dislike foods they’ve never even tried

Six in 10 Brits claim to dislike foods they’ve never even tried, according to research.

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8 d. ago EastEnders spoilers reveal huge clash, shock arrest and Ravi and Priya romance

EastEnders is lining up some big and unexpected moments next week on the BBC soap spoilers have revealed, from a drug twist, an arrest and romance, to a big clash

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9 d. ago London’s Yellow Bittern and its communist kitchen puts British foodies in their place

London’s Yellow Bittern and its communist kitchen puts British foodies in their place  The Globe and Mail

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9 d. ago The one discontinued chocolate bar Brits want back most is not SnowFlake or Caramac

We all have a chocolate bar we loved but can't get our hands on any more.

Politics

1 week ago Brits are 'drinking Baby Guinness wrong' as hidden meaning is revealed

Many people enjoy a cheeky baby Guinness as it's a easy to drink, full of flavour drink - but the drink was made for a specific reason and many Brit's don't know.

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1 week ago Bank interest rates slashed despite Brits' food bills reaching £100 per week

The Bank of England's interest rate cut decision could add around £290 to the average family's annual food bill

Economics

1 week ago Charles Oliveira’s next opponent revealed as Rafael Fiziev in unexpected pairing at UFC Rio

The former lightweight champion will fight in his home country for the first time in over five years

Society

1 week ago UK households urged to remove one item from kitchen worktops and cupboards

Experts are urging Brits to keep a common food item in the fridge during the summer months

Politics

1 week ago Journalist who failed to board flight home to Britain after solo hike in Norway is found ALIVE but seriously injured 'after surviving five days on very little food'

A UK-based climate reporter who vanished in bad weather during a solo hike in a remote national park in Norway has been found alive after spending nearly a week alone in the wilderness.  

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1 week ago Brits warned over new alcohol rules in England that could lead to five big changes

A letter from leading health experts has warned that the government is not doing enough to tackle the alcohol 'crisis' in England, with a series of new rules and regulations demanded

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