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Ultra-processed foods: here’s how they may affect the way the immune system functions
Ultra-processed foods have been linked to poor health in many ways. Lightspring/ Shutterstock In our fast-paced world, convenience can often come at the cost of nutrition. This shift has led to an increased reliance on ultra-processed foods. But diets high in ultra-processed foods are increasingly being linked to numerous healthContinue Reading
Hospital group agreed six-figure bonuses for bosses – while warning it would stop paying for patients’ drugs
A scandal-hit private hospital group faced such a severe financial crisis that it warned it would stop paying for patients’ drugs and food, as well as agency staff – but still agreed bonuses worth hundreds of thousands of pounds for executives, The Independent can reveal. Active Care Group, which provides hospital and care beds toContinue Reading
Ed Balls grills Farage on who would benefit from Reform tax proposals | News
Good Morning Britain hosts grilled Nigel Farage on “who would benefit most” from Reform UK’s tax proposals on Tuesday morning (18 June). Farage yesterday unveiled his party’s general election manifesto – which he dubbed a “contract” with voters – including plans to “simplify” the tax system. “Who would gain mostContinue Reading
Man Utd eye £12m bargain as Arsenal attempt second Chelsea hijack
Crystal Palace are reportedly battling to keep hold of their England Euro 2024 star Marc Guehi amid interest from Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham. The Daily Mail claim that all three Premier League giants are closely monitoring Guehi in Germany, with serious interest held in the centre-back. Guehi has justContinue Reading
Ashtead sees profits slide and cuts sales outlook amid US listing rumours
Equipment hire firm Ashtead has announced falling annual profits and warned of slowing rental sales over the year ahead, amid speculation it may look to switch its listing to the US. The FTSE 100 firm posted a 2% fall in underlying pre-tax profits to 2.23 billion US dollars (£1.76 billion)Continue Reading
Soup Sales Surge as Rainy Spring Affects Consumer Spending
One of the wettest springs on record has led to a significant increase in warm soup sales, while sales of sun cream have taken a hit, according to new figures. Research firm Kantar reported that the wet weather caused the slowest monthly growth in grocery sales in two years, asContinue Reading
Labour Risks Higher Mortgage Bills and Worse Unemployment, Warns HSBC
Labour’s proposal to introduce a “genuine living wage” could lead to higher unemployment and increased mortgage costs, economists at HSBC have warned. Sir Keir Starmer’s party has pledged to bring in a ‘New Deal for Working People’ within its first 100 days if elected, which includes replacing the minimum wageContinue Reading
Julia Louis-Dreyfus dismisses claim ‘wokeness’ ruined comedy: ‘That’s bulls**t’
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Julia Louis-Dreyfus has reiterated her position on political correctness in comedy, dismissing any talk of the humour suffering as “bulls**t”. In a newContinue Reading
Seven Million to Pay No Income Tax
Reform UK has launched its 2024 general election manifesto, promising sweeping tax cuts and public sector reforms after overtaking the Conservatives in a recent poll. The party, led by Nigel Farage, aims to dramatically reshape the economic landscape and public services. Reform UK plans to raise the minimum income taxContinue Reading
Woody Harrelson in motorcycle accident ahead of interview with Conan O’Brien
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Woody Harrelson has revealed he took a “tumble” on his motorcycle on his way to a new interview with Conan O’Brien. The 62-year-oldContinue Reading