32 h. ago Keir Starmer may be too busy to master the latest dance craze – but he needs to be on TikTok | Carys Afoko

Yes, there’s a country to run, but the social media platform has 30 million users in the UK. Can the PM afford to abandon them all to Nigel Farage?Marks & Spencer recently announced that it would start selling some of its beauty range through TikTok. It’s a no-brainer for the retailer: a beauty product is sold every second on TikTok Shop, and 25% of Britons say they will use it to buy their Christmas goodies. If you haven’t bought something that way, picture a cross between Amazon and QVC. There is everything from books and clothes to groceries and beauty products. The app has endless deals, discounts and bright red countdowns that encourage you to “buy now”. The items you see are personalised, shaped by the all-powerful algorithm. I’m trying not to be offended at how often it suggests I buy serums that are like “botox in a bottle”.TikTok’s struggles in the US are well documented, but in the UK it is booming. We have the most users in Europe, with more than 30 million people usi...

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3 d. ago Sulking NBA star Brandon Ingram suffers wild courtside meltdown and smashes water bottle into rival staffer's face

Ingram, who scored 21 points for the Raptors as they lost 130-120 on Saturday night, was taken out the game early in the second quarter after appearing to suffer an injury.

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4 d. ago How often should you really clean your water bottle? Experts weigh in

Unclean water bottles can cause stomach aches and itchy throats, and even exacerbate allergies and asthma

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4 d. ago Yes, you do need to clean your water bottle. Here's why and how

Reusable bottles get grubby no matter what liquid they’re filled with, so it’s important to clean them regularly

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6 d. ago They thought they'd be free to eat Subway sandwiches, but a discarded water bottle had other ideas

“The men truly believed that they were above the law and thought they had committed the perfect crime"

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6 d. ago 'Luxurious' Dunelm bedding set is so warm 'you won't need an electric blanket or hot water bottle'

One shopper say this set is the 'best bedding they have had for winter'.

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8 d. ago Major cruise company hikes the price of bottled water to FIVE times the amount compared to last year

A passenger, who does not wish to be named, revealed to the Daily Mail he had been hit with a whopping £34.83 charge for 12 500ml bottles of water.

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1 week ago MGM casino head admits company lost its way with summer prices and regrets ‘infamous’ $26 bottle of water

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2 w. ago Voices: ‘A necessity or marketing?’ Readers divided on the rise of water bottles

The rise of reusable water bottles has sparked a lively debate among our community about convenience, consumerism, wellness culture and social media’s influence on everyday habits

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2 w. ago Woman issues stark warning about 'out of date' hot water bottles

A woman left severely scalded after a hot water bottle 'exploded' over her has urged people to be aware of the risks of using the chilly weather staple-including a huge mistake most people are guilty of.

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2 w. ago Shoppers say Amazon water bottle with secret storage is ‘best I’ve owned’

The handy bottle boasts a secret storage compartment making it perfect for weekend walkers and gym goers alike

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3 w. ago Is Ian McEwan right – has the water bottle trend become ‘deranged’?

As the Booker Prize-winning author claims that the modern obsession with slaking our thirst has gotten out of hand, Helen Coffey looks at why hydration routines are the next big generational divide

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'Better than a Stanley. Very impressed with this drinks bottle and would not go to anything different.'

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It is the highest figure recorded for more than 20 years

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4 w. ago Urgent hot water bottle warning as hospitals see rise in injuries

Figures show the number of injuries have almost doubled in five years, from 499 in 2019

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4 w. ago Autumn hot water bottle and microwaveable heat pads warning over unknown 2

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has issued a warning over a surge in burns caused by hot water bottles and microwaveable heat pads, urging the public to take safety measures

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4 w. ago 'Better than Stanley' Ninja water bottle in 'prettiest colour yet' is £9 in double deal

"Great flask, love that it keeps fizz in drinks. Hot drinks, wow do they stay hot"

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last month UK households told to stockpile one common time after 'WW3 threat'

The government has issued guidance to households across the UK on how to prepare for emergencies, which includes stocking up on key items including bottled water

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