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  • Processed meat big health risk

    EATING PROCESSED meat can lead to early death through cardiovascular diseases and cancer, according to new research.   An analysis of almost 450,000 men and women across Europe found that there was a “moderate positive association” between eating sausages, ham,… Read More

  • Climate talks fail

    SIX OF THE largest environmental and development organisations in the world issued a statement claiming the climate talks in Doha were “on the brink of disaster” and that “rich governments had 24 hours to urgently make a deal that reflects… Read More

  • Games caterer chucking food away

    CATERING FIRM Aramark has come under fire for throwing away food prepared for Olympics teams.   Employees working for catering firm Aramark have told BBC London they were being ordered to throw away food meant for Olympic and Paralympic teams immediately after… Read More

  • Pasties and pies, death and taxes

    MORE BAD news for pie and pasty-makers this week thanks to a new campaign by Peta (the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals).   The pro-vegetarian group placed a huge billboard ad in Gloucester, replete with a huge coffin-shaped… Read More