Ultra-processed foods ‘contribute to 18,000 early deaths a year’
Thousands of middle-aged people in Britain are dying prematurely every year as a result of ultra-processed foods, a study has suggested. Researchers analysed the diets of eight countries then estimated the number of deaths linked to an over-reliance on foods such as ready meals, confectionery, fizzy drinks and processed meat. The study, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, said that about 18,000 deaths in people aged 30 to 69 could be prevented each year in Britain if people ate less ultra-processed foods (UPFs). The term refers to mass-produced foods with multiple ingredients and additives that could not be created in a home kitchen. Diets high in UPF have been linked to an
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April 28, 2025 19:02 UTC
Strike threats loom if ministers reject NHS and teacher pay rises
Millions of public sector workers including teachers and nurses should be given pay rises of as much as 4 per cent, ministers have been told in a move that will put further pressure on Rachel Reeves. The Times has been told that the independent pay review body representing 514,000 teachers has recommended a pay rise of close to 4 per cent, while the one for 1.38 million NHS workers has recommended closer to 3 per cent. The pay rises, for England, are significantly more than the 2.8 per cent that the government budgeted for and are likely to place further strain on public finances. Schools and hospitals will be told to find efficiency savings to help meet some of the costs. Other public sector workers
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April 28, 2025 18:10 UTC
Ministers face above projected teacher and NHS pay deals
The government has ruled out any extra cash for pay rises after review bodies recommended new deals for teachers and NHS staff above the amount budgeted for by ministers, Downing Street has said. The pay review body for teachers in England has recommended a pay rise of about 4% this year, while its NHS equivalent has recommended about 3%, according to figures first reported by The Times. Both figures are higher than the 2.8% the government had budgeted for in their proposals to the pay bodies, and are likely to place further strain on public finances. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the government would look at the pay proposals "and respond in due course".
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April 28, 2025 18:07 UTC
ISB ranks 23rd in the World on Carbon Footprint by Financial Times
Financial Times, UK has ranked ISB an impressive 23rd in the world, and the best in India on this parameter. With a team of qualified ESG experts, InCorp Advisory measured Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, and some targeted detailed Scope 3 categories. InCorp Advisory is a proud partner for ISB on their strategic roadmap towards their decarbonisation targets." About Indian School of BusinessThe Indian School of Business (ISB) is India's highest-ranked business school and features in the top league of several global business school rankings. InCorp Advisory offers consulting services across Investment Banking, Managed Services, Risk Advisory, Sustainability, Taxation and Compliance.
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April 28, 2025 15:32 UTC
Times letters: Jockeying for position at the Pope’s funeral
Write to letters@thetimes.co.ukSir, Two months ago President Trump accused President Zelensky of showing disrespect by not wearing a suit when he visited the White House, but what could be more disrespectful than Trump wearing a shiny blue suit at Pope Francis’s funeral, without even a black tie? No wonder some mourners were infuriated. Another blunder demonstrating Trump’s unpredictable behaviour since returning to the White House. He would make an excellent Pope. Elizabeth LongriggOxfordSir, Your account
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April 28, 2025 15:03 UTC
‘Schools have legal duty to provide single-sex toilets’, Court of Session rules
State schools across Scotland must provide single-sex toilets for pupils, a Scottish court has declared. Lady Ross KC issued the court order reminding schools of their legal duties under the School Premises (General Requirements and Standards) (Scotland) Regulations 1967 to ensure that there are an equal number of facilities for both girls and boys. ‘Common sense’Stratford and Hurley urged the council not to switch from single-sex to gender-neutral toilets during a £16.6 million building project to provide new premises for Earlston Primary School. Safety compromisedRosie Walker of law firm Gilson Grey, which is representing the parents, said: “The court order makes clear that the 1967 regulations apply to all state schools in Scotland. The meaning of the terms ‘sex’, ‘man’ and ‘woman’ in the EA 2010 is biological and not certificated sex.
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April 28, 2025 14:35 UTC
Football gossip, paper talk and transfer rumours: Man City targeting move for Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso
THE SUNManchester City's hopes of signing Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso have been boosted as the Serie A giants close in on a replacement. Wrexham are eyeing Premier League stars to help them take their final big step following promotion to the Championship. DAILY MIRRORWrexham's promotion to the Championship comes with an added financial bonus for their famous owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds. THE SCOTTISH SUNA former Premier League player has tipped Russell Martin for the Rangers job instead of Barry Ferguson. Liam Kelly admits the Rangers squad can have no complaints if the axe falls this summer.
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April 28, 2025 14:33 UTC
Blickling Estate in Norfolk among UK's best National Trusts
The Blickling Estate near Aylsham has been named by The Times as the fourth-best location to visit in the UK. The estate is the birthplace of Anne Boleyn and royal connections - from King Harold to Catherine the Great - can be traced back from the hall. The Blickling Estate is a stone's throw from Aylsham (Image: Newsquest) The publication recommends that visitors "spend hours" poring over the 12,500 books, manuscripts, atlases and pamphlets in the ornate Long Gallery library, established in 1742. The article continues to recommend Holkham for a stroll on the beach and a stay at The Hoste Arms in nearby Burnham Market. Norfolk is home to four estates run by the charity including Felbrigg Hall and Oxburgh Hall.
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April 28, 2025 12:54 UTC
John Lithgow Says He Was Surprised by Backlash Over Joining ‘Harry Potter’ Series
John Lithgow is brushing aside concerns about his playing Albus Dumbledore in HBO‘s upcoming Harry Potter series despite anti-trans rhetoric made by author J.K. Rowling, who also serves as an executive producer on the show. “No one complained when I agreed to play Dahl, but I’ve received so many messages about J.K. Rowling,” he said. “Isn’t that odd?”When the Harry Potter series was announced in April 2023, the reaction was immediate, with outrage over Rowling’s involvement. “We are in the Harry Potter business. The TV show is new and exciting, but we’ve been in the Harry Potter business for 20 years; this isn’t a new decision.
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April 28, 2025 11:12 UTC
Revealed: Saudi Arabia's blueprint for a 'full takeover' of Times Square for historic night of boxing
It was in December when Turki Alalshikh, the Saudi royal adviser-turned kingmaker of professional boxing, first floated his latest brainchild: a ‘full takeover’ of Times Square for a historic fight night in New York. And the Times Square Alliance, which helps look after the pedestrian plazas and sky-scraping billboards. ‘Times Square is going to be open all the way through.’ The only difference? It does not require the sharpest business mind to foresee that working in Times Square will come with some logistical challenges. Funnily enough, there aren’t many places to fix guide ropes in Times Square.
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April 28, 2025 11:10 UTC
Donald Trump’s tariffs are set to drive down UK economic growth
Disruption to global trade and market uncertainty from President Trump’s tariff wars will drive down UK economic growth this year and next, according to new forecasts. The economy is predicted to grow 0.8 per cent this year, down from the 1 per cent forecast in February, before Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs, and the outlook for 2026 has also been cut to 0.9 per cent from 1.6 per cent by EY Item Club, a forecaster. Businesses and consumers are expected to become more cautious, and reduce their spending, during the second and third quarters of this year, after Trump imposed tariffs of 10 per cent on all British exports to the United States and 25 per cent on steel, aluminium and cars. The forecasts are weaker
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April 28, 2025 11:02 UTC
Indian-origin man arrested for allegedly smashing windows of Pakistan high commission in London
File photo of members of the Indian community holding a protest condemning the Pahalgam terror attack outside the India High Commission, in London. No, not in this case Yes, alwaysTensions between India and Pakistan have now extended to London, where diaspora members of both countries are demonstrating against each other. Meanwhile, an Indian-origin man has been arrested for allegedly smashing windows of Pakistan's high commission in UK's capital.Following the horrific April 22 terror attack in J&K's Pahalgam, the tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated.According to the Metropolitan police , 41-year-old Ankit Love was arrested and charged with criminal damage. The arrest came after police were informed of a man allegedly smashing windows of the diplomatic mission in the early hours of Sunday.Love is expected to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Monday. "Ankit Love, 41 (07.08.83) of no fixed address was charged with criminal damage on Sunday, 27 April," a Metropolitan Police spokesperson said.
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April 28, 2025 09:55 UTC
Newspaper headlines: Election 'shake up' and 'deadly toll' from ultra-processed foods
The Times, external leads on a recommended pay rise for public sector workers, which it warns "piles pressure" on the chancellor. The government is expected to accept the proposals, according to the paper, but the report notes it still faces the prospect of industrial action. Sir Keir Starmer will announce plans to tighten legal migration laws, according to the Daily Telegraph, external. The Financial Times, external says US ports are beginning to report a sharp drop in cargo as a result of President Trump's tariffs on Chinese imports. All children who believe they are transgender will be tested by the NHS for autism, according to a report in the Daily Telegraph, external.
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April 28, 2025 09:30 UTC
UK's Deliveroo suspends share buyback after DoorDash buyout offer
Live EventsBritish meal delivery company Deliveroo suspended its £100 million ($133.13 million) share buyback program on Monday, days after it said it had received a proposal from US peer DoorDash On Friday, Deliveroo said it had received a £2.7 billion takeover proposal from DoorDash on April 5 and would likely recommend the 180 pence-per-share offer to shareholders, subject to agreement on other terms.The deal is expected to face no regulatory hurdles, as it provides DoorDash access to 10 new markets where it currently has no presence, creating a highly complementary footprint — other competitors might encounter more antitrust issues, a source told Reuters on Friday.On Monday, Deliveroo said its buyback was suspended with immediate effect and any recommencement of the programme will be announced to the market, and did not provide any other detail. ($1 = £0.7511)
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April 28, 2025 07:07 UTC
Titanic survivor’s rare letter sells for record £300,000 at UK auction
What is written in the Prophetic Titanic letter that sold for a record £300,000A letter steeped in tragedy and survival120697181A historic record brokenA rare and chilling piece of Titanic history has fetched a record-breaking £300,000 at a UK auction. The letter, written by Colonel Archibald Gracie , a high-profile survivor of the 1912 maritime disaster, offers a haunting glimpse into the days before tragedy struck. Gracie's words, penned on Titanic letterhead from his first-class cabin, contain a prophetic note of caution about the ship's fate. The piece was written on a rare Titanic letter card, making it even more valuable to collectors and historians. The emotional weight of Gracie's prophetic words and the rarity of survivor correspondence combined to create intense bidding.
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April 28, 2025 06:17 UTC