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Luxury Dog Food's Carbon Footprint Can Exceed Owner's

New research reveals trendy wet, raw, and grain-free dog foods, especially those with beef or lamb, create a massive carbon footprint. Owners can reduce impact by choosing dry kibble or checking meat cuts.

Fuchsia Dunlop: The British Voice of Chinese Cuisine

Discover how British writer Fuchsia Dunlop earned respect as a Chinese food authority, bridging culinary traditions while documenting disappearing foodways. Explore China's rich gastronomic history.

King Charles marks 2 years of food waste project

King Charles visited Fortnum & Mason to celebrate the second anniversary of his Coronation Food Project, which has redistributed millions of meals from surplus food to tackle UK hunger.

M&S Launches First-Ever Breakfast Party Food Range

Marks & Spencer taps into the brunch trend with its new breakfast party food range, perfect for festive gatherings. Discover elevated classics and mini treats just in time for Christmas.

AI-Generated Peas: Future Food or Culinary Heresy?

Stephen Collins' latest cartoon explores the controversial world of AI-designed vegetables, questioning whether we should 'give peas a chance' in the age of artificial intelligence and what it means for our relationship with food.

10 UK restaurants reinventing British classics

Discover how innovative UK chefs are transforming traditional British favourites into extraordinary culinary experiences, from deconstructed fish and chips to gourmet pie and mash.

Full English Breakfast Prices Soar in Cost Crisis

Britain's beloved Full English breakfast faces unprecedented price hikes as key ingredient costs skyrocket, putting the traditional fry-up at risk of becoming unaffordable for many families.

Museum of Youth Culture Opens in London's Soho

Discover the vibrant history of British youth culture at London's newest museum, featuring rare photographs, fashion, and memorabilia from decades of teenage rebellion and style.

Britain's Golden Age of Magic Revealed

Rachel Morris's compelling new book reveals how Victorian magicians transformed entertainment and paved the way for modern show business in this fascinating historical exploration.

Jamaica declares disaster over deepening food crisis

Jamaica declares state of emergency over food security as shortages threaten millions. Government implements radical measures including price controls and emergency imports to combat worsening crisis.

Manchester's 1945 Pan-African Congress: 80 Years On

Eighty years after Manchester hosted the landmark Pan-African Congress, discover how this radical gathering ignited independence movements across Africa and reshaped Black political consciousness worldwide.

Recreate British Pub Classics at Home

Discover how to master Britain's favourite pub classics in your own kitchen, from perfect fish and chips to irresistible sticky toffee pudding.

Nelson paid wine bill to mistress's husband, letters reveal

Newly revealed historical documents expose Admiral Lord Nelson's extraordinary payment for three dozen claret bottles to the cuckolded husband of his lover Emma Hamilton, revealing the tangled personal life behind Britain's naval legend.

Mouldy Food: What's Safe To Eat?

Food safety experts reveal when mouldy food should be binned and when it's perfectly safe to consume, potentially saving households hundreds of pounds annually.

Perfect British Beef Stew Recipe

Discover how to create the most delicious, hearty beef stew with our step-by-step guide. This classic British comfort food will warm you from the inside out.

Napoleon's diamond jewel abandoned after Waterloo

Exclusive: The extraordinary story of Napoleon Bonaparte's abandoned diamond-encrusted jewel, left behind in his carriage after his crushing defeat at Waterloo and how it became an embarrassing relic for the Duke of Wellington.

How a British quarrel named Melbourne

The fascinating true story behind Melbourne's naming reveals a diplomatic dispute between two British governors that forever shaped Australian identity.

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