‘Use by’ dates on meat to be extended to give supermarket shoppers 11 extra days to eat beef as food bosses get set to extend expiry dates before Christmas Shelf life of beef, lamb and pork has been reviewed by Food Standards Agency Chilled beef, including cuts with plastic wrappings, given ten-day use-by labels But … Read more
Faith leaders from across the world unite to condemn China’s brutal repression of its Uighur Muslim minority Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams is part of a worldwide group Rabbi Julia Neuberger also lent her weight to a joint statement last night The statement says China is clearly aiming to eradicate the Uihur identity By … Read more
Britain faces the ‘decimation’ of its agriculture industry if farmers are forced to compete with inferior foreign imports, campaigners warned last night. Save British Farming has unveiled new banners and posters urging the Government to ‘save British food’ by upholding our world-leading agricultural standards. The group hopes to see homes across the country put the banners … Read more
A-levels and GCSEs have been marked in ‘the fairest way’ says exam chief as he defends system that could see 39% of pupils get lower-than-predicted grades Roger Taylor said teachers’ predictions alone would ruin qualification credibility Combining predictions with statistical model is the ‘fairest’ way to award grades Similar system in Scotland saw thousands receive poorer … Read more
Let’s get ready to shell-ebrate! Two headed museum mascot that turns 23 years old in three weeks and could be the oldest of its kind is seen taking a bath Two headed tortoise called Janus is seen taking a bath and getting a wash 3 weeks ahead of his 23rd birthday The creature is believed … Read more
The hanging (basket) gardens of Bristol! Green-fingered Shaun nurtures a suburban wonder by growing 1,000 plants from seed and transforming his modest garden Shaun Schroeder, 57, has more than 100 hanging baskets and pots in his garden He starts endeavours in February every year, potting plants outdoors in late May Demolition worker spends up to … Read more
Stop going on about my gold shoes and bright clothes, says the Tate’s first female boss as she hits out at the sexism she has experienced due to her ‘non-conformist’ attire Maria Balshaw says she is subjected to more scrutiny than male predecessors Dr Balsahaw took over the galleries in 2017 and views her clothes … Read more
Fire rips through block of flats in Bournemouth as flames are seen leaping from the roof before it collapses Footage showed firefighters working to control blaze that continues to spread Part of the roof of the building on Holdenhurst Road appeared to collapse The fire has reportedly been raging for more than five hours in the seaside … Read more
Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds are planning a patriotic stay in Scotland with their baby son Wilfred later this month (but they won’t drop in on the Queen) Mr Johnson told the nation recently that the UK had ‘fantastic destinations’ He will not see Her Majesty as part of the Prime Ministerial end-of-summer visit The holiday … Read more
Britons flocked to pubs and bars this evening after yet another day of scorching weather – defying social distancing measures as they packed into clubs after a day spent in the sunshine. Revellers were seen enjoying a drink after thousands crowded on beaches and gathered in parks with friends to soak up temperatures of 95F (35C). … Read more