Hay fever: Pollen seasons start 20 days earlier than in 1990 – with climate change to blame 

Bad news for hay fever sufferers! Pollen seasons start 20 days earlier, are 10 days longer, and feature 21% more pollen than in 1990 – with climate change to blame Researchers analysed measurements taken from 60 pollen stations in the US The results revealed that pollen seasons today start around 20 days earlier  They suggest … Read more

MARKET REPORT: Traders make hay on hopes of a Brexit breakthrough

British shares leapt higher yesterday as reports spread that the UK and EU negotiators had signed a Brexit deal. As traders buzzed with excitement, stocks tied closely to the economy received an extra lift. Banks, housebuilders and airlines soared. Lloyds Bank climbed 7 per cent, or 2.43p, to 37.13p, while rival Barclays was up 4 … Read more

Emirati sheikh accused of ‘sexual assault’ by Hay organiser will not face prosecution, CPS say

No legal case will be brought against the Emirati minister of tolerance after he was accused of ‘serious sexual assault’ by the organiser of the Hay literary festival in Abu Dhabi. The case against Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al-Nahyan, 69, had not met the legal criteria requuired to bring charges, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced … Read more

Hay presto!: Sticky miso chicken roasted on sesame squash 

Hay presto!: Sticky miso chicken roasted on sesame squash By Donna Hay Published: 00:01 BST, 11 October 2020 | Updated: 00:01 BST, 11 October 2020 The perfect balance of salty and sweet, miso chicken is the absolute star in this recipe. Get creative with a simple switch of veg and herbs for a tasty new … Read more

Hay presto!: Free-form lasagne with minted spinach 

Hay presto!: Free-form lasagne with minted spinach By Donna Hay Published: 00:01 BST, 11 October 2020 | Updated: 00:01 BST, 11 October 2020 SERVES 4 6 fresh lasagne sheets, blanched 20g finely grated parmesan, plus extra to serve Cauliflower cheese sauce 1kg cauliflower, cut into florets 500ml milk 60g finely grated parmesan sea salt and … Read more

Hay presto!: Minted lamb, aubergine and feta pie 

Hay presto!: Minted lamb, aubergine and feta pie By Donna Hay Published: 00:02 BST, 11 October 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 11 October 2020 It’s a pie but not as you know it. I’ve taken classic Greek ingredients and combined them in this layered dish that makes each flavour really shine. It’s impressively tasty with … Read more

Hay presto!: Maple and chilli roasted squash with quinoa tabouli 

Hay presto!: Maple and chilli roasted squash with quinoa tabouli By Donna Hay Published: 00:02 BST, 11 October 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 11 October 2020 SERVES 4 2kg (or 2 x 1kg) butternut squash, halved 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp pure maple syrup 1 tsp chilli flakes sea salt and cracked black … Read more

Hay presto!: Spinach souffle omelette 

Hay presto!: Spinach souffle omelette By Donna Hay Published: 00:02 BST, 11 October 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 11 October 2020 Enjoy a little bit of fancy delicious puff without much effort with this super-easy one-pan omelette. SERVES 2 200g baby spinach leaves, blanched and finely chopped 2 tbsp chopped dill leaves 2 tbsp chopped … Read more