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Campaigners say 15% cut, which is smaller than had been feared, is serious setback in efforts to combat the diseasesUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK has cut by 15% its contribution to a leading aid fund combating preventable diseases, a decision that charities...
Arguing about whether or not to wear a poppy misses the most crucial point | Zoe Williams
David Lammy being caught without a poppy sparked a national debate. But there are many ways to honour the fallenAt the start of last week, I was thinking my regular Remembrance season thoughts – Are people wearing poppies earlier every year? – and by the middle of the...
The perplexing rise of protein shakes: how a ‘meaty sludge’ became a billion-dollar industry
In 1865, the first ever protein-based product consisted of ‘melted-down beef hides and carcasses’. Now, there are countless shakes on the market – including one by a Michelin-starred chef. Why is everyone drinking them?I always thought my first foray into...
Minister suggests BBC should apologise to Trump over documentary as president threatens $1bn lawsuit – UK politics live
Alison McGovern speaks to media about BBC crisis as culture secretary due to address MPs in attempt to contain falloutGood morning. Yesterday the BBC in crisis story, that had primarily been about the resignations of its director general and its head of news, veered...