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Shoppers are paying up to 180 per cent more for vegan food than for the equivalent meat-based product, research has found. Four in five vegan goods cost more than their meat versions, according to a study commissioned by sports insurance brand Insure4Sport. It was noted that Marks & Spencer's £2.25 Plant Kitchen 'No Pork' sausage rolls were £1.45 more expensive than their 80p meat alternative - both of which weighed 120g. Meanwhile, Waitrose's £3.75 Vegan Chilli with Soya Mince and Rice, which weighs 400g, costs £1 more than its 450g meat counterpart. Many ingredients in the vegan products are more affordable, but the price can be driven up by development methods such as blending stages and heat processing. Marks & Spencer's £2.25 Plant Kitchen 'No Pork' sausage rolls (pictured above) were £1.45 more expensive than their 80p meat alternative - both of which weighed 120g Waitrose's one litre carton of oat milk is also priced at £1.55, compared to a litre of … [Read more...] about Shoppers are paying up to 180% more for vegan food than for the equivalent meat-based product, research finds

FURIOUS ministers warned Facebook they "won’t shy away" from cracking down on the tech giant in the wake of their Australian newsfeed ban. Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said "nothing is off the table" - including billion pound fines - after he vowed to raise the "tech titans'" behaviour at this summer’s G7. The social media giant was blasted for blocking news content in Australia after they introduced a law forcing tech giants to pay for news content on their platforms. Yesterday, Mr Dowden spoke with former Deputy PM Nick Clegg who now works for Facebook to warn them over their behaviour. Mr Dowden said: “Tech titans have become the gatekeepers of online knowledge and the custodians of virtual public squares, and the government won’t shy away from intervening to protect the interests of the public when it needs to." He added: “Turning the tap off on news in a global pandemic was a concerning move which looked like Facebook was putting its bottom line above the … [Read more...] about Facebook warned UK ‘won’t shy away’ from cracking down on tech giant after Australian newsfeed ban

More than 850 cows that have spent two months at sea on a ship crossing the Mediterranean are facing slaughter, following a report from Spanish vets. The cattle have suffered "hellish" conditions, according to animal rights activists. The Karim Allah vessel originally left the Spanish port of Cartagena to deliver the cattle to Turkey but were refused entry due to fears over bluetongue. The insect-borne bovine virus causes lameness and haemorrhaging among cattle but does not affect humans. After being turned away from Turkey , owners failed to find a new buyer for the animals. Advertisement The ship was subsequently rejected by several more countries, even to replenish animal feed, leaving the animals to go several days with just water. The ship was turned into a pariah vessel and it has now returned to its starting point in Cartagena. More from Spain Migrants found hiding in container of broken glass and sack full of toxic ash … [Read more...] about Over 850 cows on pariah ship in Mediterranean facing slaughter after bluetongue fears

Your ticket to the German classical music festival scene: Concert Hour has the picks of the season — two hours of music updated regularly. Along with host Rick Fulker, the musicians themselves are on hand to give their insights into the events and the music. In these two episodes of Concert Hour, we take a tour through the works of 19th-century Danish composer Carl Nielsen. Listen to audio 54:59 Concert Hour: Carl Nielsen, part two Carl Nielsen, part one " These songs go straight to the heart, " says Nielsen expert Bo Holten , " and they're in the bloodstream of every Danish person - over forty. That's how it is now unfortunately, but we're hoping for a revival and for the interest of younger people. " Danish fiddler Harald Haugaard sees Nielsen as a very open-minded person. "He went through life with an open heart and open mind and found inspiration everywhere," said Haugard : "in other music, literature, art, … [Read more...] about Music for your soul: Carl Nielsen

The Hairy Bikers will return to the UK for their next road trip, describing their new series as “a love letter to the North”. Northerners Si King and Dave Myers, who have been globe-trotting for years, went back to their roots for the eight-part BBC show they filmed last summer. The “joyous” food adventure takes them through regions they grew up in as they explore ­Lancashire, Cumbria, Yorkshire, the Peak District in Derbyshire, Northumberland and Newcastle. Dave, 63, who is from Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, said: “It has been nearly a decade since we went on the road in Britain. “We had already decided to film in the UK before Covid stopped foreign travel. You quite often miss what is on your own doorstep. “Please join us for a joyous romp through some of the world’s finest food – and the world that is ours.” Si, 54, who hails from County Durham, said: “This is without doubt the most personal, emotional and enlightening journey we have undertaken. “We flipping loved … [Read more...] about The Hairy Bikers to return to their Northern homeplaces for brand-new BBC series