67 m. ago Christmas ads put on a diet as UK ban on TV junk food advertising bites

Gone are shots of puddings and sweets as advertisers try to market other foods to stay within rules coming into force on 5 JanuaryThe festive season is traditionally a time of national culinary overindulgence but eagle-eyed viewers may have noticed that this year’s crop of big-budget Christmas TV ads have been decidedly lean and sugar-free.From Tesco and Waitrose to Marks & Spencer and Asda, the UK’s biggest exponents of extravagant festive food marketing have put their Christmas ads on a diet to comply with new regulations banning junk food products from appearing in TV ads before 9pm. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Pigs in blankets will be 'more delicious' if you add 1 ingredient

Pigs in blankets are a staple at Christmas, and there's a simple way to take them to the next level. An expert said they can taste even more delicious by adding one ingredient

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23 h. ago The biggest food and drink stories of 2025, from Pizza Express to M&S' strawberry sandwich

Did you manage to get your hands on a 33p margherita at Pizza Express?

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26 h. ago Budget supermarket flogs Christmas chocolate that's 'cheaper and better than Cadbury'

Many people are probably looking to stock up on Christmas chocolate at the moment, and they may want to head to a budget supermarket. Apparently, it's selling chocolate that's "cheaper and better than Cadbury"

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8 d. ago Cheapest supermarkets to buy Prosecco for £10 or less that still taste 'really good'

During the festive season, many people drink Prosecco, and there are some supermarkets that offer cheaper options that still taste really good. Award winning wine influencer Andy Pincott has shared his best picks

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9 d. ago Palestine Action protesters 'likely to die in custody' as hunger strike leaves five in hospital

Eight activists are involved in the strike in total with five now in hospital and one losing 10kg after 37 days without food. It is thought to be the biggest in the UK since 1981.

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2 w. ago People are only now realising why Advent calendars have chocolate in them

Today is the day when millions of people start opening their Advent calendars, but they didn't always have chocolate in them. In fact, something unlikely inspired the sweet twist

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3 w. ago The world’s best pizza chain has been crowned for 2025 – and it has two restaurants in London

The world’s best pizza chain has been crowned for 2025 – and it has two restaurants in London  Time Out Worldwide

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3 w. ago Wine could spoil in weeks if you're making one common storage mistake

Wine is a popular drink during the festive season, but if you're storing it incorrectly, it can start to spoil in a matter of weeks, according to a storage expert

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3 w. ago First Dates star Fred Sirieix parodies iconic Christmas rom coms in acting debut

The TV personality has combined his two biggest festive passions - food and romance - in a series of 'cheesy' romantic comedy parodies for a Christmas campaign

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3 w. ago I have £14 chocolate Advent calendar every Christmas and it's better than Cadbury

For years, people have complained about the rising prices of Advent calendars, but each year I opt for a £14 option, and I personally think it's better than leading brands like Cadbury

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3 w. ago Peak pizza? Domino’s boss who launched shift towards chicken ousted

Firm says Andrew Rennie departs ‘by mutual agreement’ but it is thought he faced tensions with the boardBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of Domino’s Pizza Group who suggested the UK may have reached peak pizza as he expanded the chain into fried chicken has been ousted after tensions with its board.Andrew Rennie is leaving after just two years at the helm and will be replaced on an interim basis by the company’s chief operating officer, Nicola Frampton, while Domino’s searches for a new leader. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Peak pizza? Domino’s boss ousted after launching shift towards chicken

Firm says Andrew Rennie is departing ‘by mutual agreement’ but it is thought he faced tensions with the boardBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of Domino’s Pizza Group who suggested the UK may have reached peak pizza as he expanded the chain into fried chicken has been ousted after tensions with its board.Andrew Rennie is leaving after just two years at the helm, and will be replaced on an interim basis by the company’s chief operating officer, Nicola Frampton, while Domino’s searches for a new leader. Continue reading...

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