Government must ‘stand up to the food industry’ to tackle obesity epidemic – MPs The Government must “stand up” to the food industry after decades of failure to tackle obesity that is costing the country tens of billions a year, MPs have said. All outdoor advertising of junk food should be banned and front-of-pack labelling
Spain into World Cup final as France fall flat Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro fired ruthless Spain into the World Cup final as France’s quest for glory fell apart in Dallas. Oyarzabal’s 22nd-minute penalty – his fifth goal of the tournament – coupled with Tottenham full-back Porro’s assured second-half finish secured a 2-0 win for
Spain are through to the final of the World Cup. They secured victory over France after a thrilling two-nil win in Dallas. Goals came from Mikel Oyarzabal who scored a penalty in the 22nd minute and Pedro Porro after 58 minutes. They will face either England or Argentina who play their semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday
Ann Widdecombe killed in ‘targeted attack’, counter-terror police say Veteran politician Ann Widdecombe was killed in a “targeted attack”, counter-terrorism police investigating her death have said. Former MEP Miss Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor, Devon last Thursday. Counter-terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the former Conservative
Covid PPE procurement saw ‘vast’ £10 billion waste, inquiry finds The scramble to buy PPE during the pandemic saw the UK waste almost £10 billion of taxpayers’ money, the official inquiry into the handling of Covid-19 has found. In the fifth report of her inquiry, Baroness Heather Hallett criticised the “vast” waste in pandemic procurement,
Politicians facing ‘horrific’ culture of violence, Cabinet minister says Politicians face a “horrific” culture of violence which has become worse in recent years, a Cabinet minister has warned. Treasury Chief Secretary Lucy Rigby said it was a “sad and troubling” reality that the threats facing MPs and others in public life had increased. The alleged
Pubs to serve more than 64 million pints of no and low alcohol beer this summer Pubs will serve more than 64 million pints of no and low alcohol beer this summer, an increase of eight million on last year, according to industry predictions. The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) said the “staggering” growth
UK economy beat the odds because of my choices, Reeves to say Rachel Reeves will say Britain’s economy has “beaten the odds” under her stewardship, in a defence of her record ahead of Andy Burnham’s incoming government. The Chancellor is expected to argue that the UK must “maintain the credibility we have earned”, signalling any
Burnham will be next prime minister after 349 MPs back him for Labour leadership Andy Burnham will be the next prime minister after receiving an extra 27 nominations from Labour MPs on Monday, taking his total to 349. The additional nominations, on top of the 322 he received last week, mean it is now impossible
Ann Widdecombe’s murder being investigated as terrorism, police say The murder of veteran politician Ann Widdecombe is being treated as an act of terrorism, police have said. The former Conservative minister and later Reform UK spokeswoman was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor at about 11.40am on Thursday after sustaining serious injuries.