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Trump’s desperate move to stop looming midterm bloodbath as economic downturn tears through American households
Donald Trump has moved to allow 300,000 tons of ground beef to be imported into the United States tariff-free over the next three months, in an effort to bring down food prices ahead of the November midterm elections. The intervention comes as Republicans face the prospect of heavy losses at the polls, with soaring living…
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Jamie and Jools Oliver pay themselves £1.7m dividend as profits almost halve
Jamie Oliver and his wife Jools have taken a £1.7m dividend from their food and media business, despite pre-tax profits at Jamie Oliver Holdings almost halving over the past year. The payout, down more than 40% on the previous year’s dividend, comes as the group absorbed one-off costs linked to restructuring and the opening of…
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What does Tyson’s shutdown of two US beef plants mean for grocery costs?
Tyson Foods, the largest US meatpacking company, is closing plants in Iowa and Utah and selling a facility in Washington state, cutting hundreds of jobs as cattle supplies hit a 75-year low. The closures come amid a historic cattle shortage caused by prolonged drought, rising costs and consolidation among ranchers, but economists say the move…
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Quarter of branded baby foods in UK still have too much sugar, analysis finds
A year after the UK government introduced voluntary guidelines aimed at cutting sugar and salt in baby food, a new analysis has found that almost a quarter of popular branded infant products still contain excessive sugar, with more than half breaching at least one of the nine standards. The findings have prompted renewed calls from…
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Boutique hotel owned by Eric Clapton gets one-star food hygiene rating
The boutique Malvern House hotel and restaurant in Ripley, Surrey, co-owned by rock star Eric Clapton, has been given the lowest possible food hygiene rating of one out of five by council inspectors. The rating, awarded following an inspection, means “major improvement” is necessary and puts the venue in the lowest tier alongside establishments deemed…
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The 24-hour American diner is vanishing — here’s what’s driving the decline
The number of 24-hour diners across the United States has fallen by around 11%, as rising costs, staffing shortages and changing customer habits push more establishments to scale back overnight service. Despite the trend, a small number of long-standing diners are determined to preserve the round-the-clock tradition, viewing it as a core part of American…
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Melbourne Soul Crew Surprise Chef Announce New Mixtape ‘Frogs In A Pond’
Melbourne instrumental soul and funk outfit Surprise Chef have announced a new mixtape titled ‘Frogs In A Pond’, set for release on 23rd October via Concord Jazz. The project sees the group, known for their analogue, DIY approach to reviving vintage soul and funk sounds, lean further into a cinematic direction, drawing inspiration from Italian…