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Waitrose recalls popular dessert over labelling mistake – ‘serious risk’ | UK | News

Waitrose recalls popular dessert over labelling mistake – ‘serious risk’ | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

Waitrose & Partners have issued a recall (Image: undefined) Waitrose is recalling a dessert product containing undeclared ingredients that could pose a serious risk to certain shoppers. Waitrose and Partners is recalling packs of 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns after it emerged the product contains barley that is not listed on the packaging. The recall applies to any pack carrying a best-before date of June 6. Waitrose is retrieving the product from customers and has notified the relevant allergy support organisations, who will inform their members of the recall. In-store notices will advise customers why the product is being recalled and outline the steps they should take if they have already purchased it. Please see the attached notice. A Food Standards Agency spokesman said: “If you have bought the product and have an allergy to barley do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. “No receipt required. For more information, please contact: Waitrose Customer Care 0800 188 884, option 4.” The spokesman added: …

I went to Ibiza and made one massive mistake – now I warn others ‘never do this’

I went to Ibiza and made one massive mistake – now I warn others ‘never do this’

Published by Sam Flores

Ibiza may be known as a major party hotspot for sun-seeking Brits, but on a recent visit I found out there’s so much more to the island. Fail to venture beyond the famous Sunset Strip and you’ll be missing out on a treasure trove of historic intrigue and natural beauty. After a rowdy flight and a monstrous queue at Ibiza Airport, I gratefully arrived at the Amàre Beach Hotel, which turned out to be an ideal hub for a mix of partying and relaxing. It was a short taxi ride to Ibiza Town where my fellow travellers (Ibiza veterans) made a beeline for the “high end” high street shops – reportedly far more moderately priced than our British counterparts. I didn’t join the, but instead headed for the main historic attraction, Dalt Vila, Ibiza’s fortified old town. One of the beautiful narrow streets of Ibiza old town This UNESCO World Heritage site dates back to the 16th century, when it was a major military fort, with seven bastion equipped to defend against seafaring forces. Today, …

Windows 11 HDR looked terrible until I fixed one hardware mistake

Windows 11 HDR looked terrible until I fixed one hardware mistake

Published by skeptic

Windows 11 has all sorts of issues when it comes to handling HDR. Trust me, both my home-built rig and gaming laptop are constantly disappointing me on the high dynamic range front. You know what’s going to make HDR look even worse if you’re playing on a portable Microsoft system? Hooking your laptop up to the wrong power cable. If your machine comes bundled with two different adapters, ensure you use the one with the highest power draw to get the most out of your laptop. If you accidentally go the weaker USB-C connector route as I did for a while, HDR performance can get nixed completely. Related HDR was supposed to make everything look better — but do you even notice it? If you can’t tell, you’re not alone (and you’re not wrong) My laptop can’t handle HDR through USB-C Want High Dynamic Range? Use that barrel plug Dave Meikleham / MakeUseOf While this isn’t the case with every laptop, I know playing games with HDR enabled on my RTX 5080-backed system is a …

Harry’s Nazi ‘mistake’ shame as he blasts ‘lethal’ UK antisemitism | Royal | News

Harry’s Nazi ‘mistake’ shame as he blasts ‘lethal’ UK antisemitism | Royal | News

Published by Sam Flores

The Duke of Sussex has hit out at the ‘deeply troubling’ rise in antisemitic violence (Image: Getty) Prince Harry has spoken out against the rise in antisemitic violence across Britain, describing it as “deeply troubling” and referencing his own infamous past after being photographed wearing a Nazi uniform more than two decades ago. The Duke of Sussex made the intervention in a column published in The New Statesman, in which he condemned what he called “lethal violence” against Jewish communities in Manchester and London, and warned that silence in the face of hatred allows “hate and extremism to flourish unchecked.” What did Prince Harry write about antisemitism? Harry acknowledged his own “past mistakes” in the piece – a reference to the scandal that broke in January 2005, when he was photographed dressed in a Nazi outfit at a fancy dress party at the age of 20. The column came more than 20 years after those images first emerged. The duke was careful to draw a distinction between “legitimate protest” and the targeting of Jewish communities, …

I’m a psychiatrist. Here’s 6 signs you have political anxiety – and what you can do to cope

I’m a psychiatrist. Here’s 6 signs you have political anxiety – and what you can do to cope

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the Well Enough newsletter with Harry Bullmore for tips on living a healthier, happier and longer life Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Amidst ongoing political turbulence, particularly following last week’s local election results and the subsequent scrutiny of figures like Sir Keir Starmer, many Britons may find themselves grappling with a sense of unease. The relentless churn of the 24-hour news cycle and the often-polarising nature of social media can exacerbate these feelings, making it difficult to disengage. Recognising this growing concern, Dr Chetna Kang, a consultant psychiatrist at Central Health London, has offered insights into what constitutes political anxiety. She has outlined six key indicators to watch for and provided practical advice on how to effectively manage and overcome these challenging emotions. What is political anxiety? “Anxiety lies on a spectrum from general day-to-day worry which everybody experiences, right through to degrees of anxiety which lead to panic disorder or symptoms of PTSD,” says Kang. “It’s essentially concern and worry on the …

Zack Polanski issues grovelling apology for ‘unintentional mistake’ | UK | News

Zack Polanski issues grovelling apology for ‘unintentional mistake’ | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

Zack Polanski has been forced to apologise over council tax after evidence pointed to a houseboat being his main home – and the deprived London borough in question has just returned its first Green council. It is the latest blow for the Green leader, who has already had to retract a claim that he was a British Red Cross spokesperson. He has also faced criticism over his response to a terror attack on Jewish people in Golders Green, with his poll ratings dropping sharply in the aftermath. Late on Monday, a Green Party spokesman issued a statement: “Until relatively recently, Zack was living on a houseboat, which came with its own unique practical circumstances and considerations. He has immediately taken steps to pay any council tax he may be found to owe. Zack apologises sincerely for the unintentional mistake.” The statement added: “For security reasons, we do not comment publicly on Zack’s address. There have recently been two serious incidents which have been reported to the police and are under investigation.” What is the evidence …

A certified instructor says this is the biggest mistake people make when following Pilates workouts online—and shares her golden rule to remedy it

A certified instructor says this is the biggest mistake people make when following Pilates workouts online—and shares her golden rule to remedy it

Published by Jenni Sidey

It can be easy to be overwhelmed when trying Pilates. It’s a demanding style of movement that requires control, strength and stability, and is as mentally challenging as it is physically stimulating. But, according to certified instructor Evia Valeniece, one simple thing can make or break your practice, especially if you’re new to Pilates: breathing. Latest Videos From You may like “When I first started, I didn’t know anything,” the BetterMe instructor tells Fit&Well, describing how she was initially self-taught. “I just found videos on YouTube that were put together with music and a timer, but no verbal guidance.” Once she earned her certifications and started teaching regularly, she quickly realised the importance of verbal cues to guide people on how to breathe during an exercise. “Not just how to breathe, but when to breathe, and most importantly, to breathe, because lots of people just hold their breath,” she says. Start your week with achievable workout ideas, health tips and wellbeing advice in your inbox. Generally, she says, the golden rule in Pilates is to …

Your new graphics card is disappointing because of one hardware mistake

Your new graphics card is disappointing because of one hardware mistake

Published by skeptic

Buying a new GPU is the ultimate thrill when it comes to putting together a rig. Though be sure you’re not slipping into eight catastrophic mistakes first-time PC builders make. Yet no matter how powerful that shiny new graphics card is, if you don’t pair it with a suitably beefy gaming CPU, you’re asking for a world of performance problems. CPU bottlenecking sometimes goes under the radar. There are a bunch of processor-intensive Steam games that will happily punish your system if your chip isn’t up to scratch, so it’s important that you don’t undercut your PC by investing in an underwhelming CPU. If you are experiencing processor bottlenecking, I have some tips below on how to get around your CPU issues. Related Your CPU isn’t slow—your RAM settings are holding it back A factory default is slowing down your entire PC. Why do CPU bottlenecks in games happen? Uneven hardware setups can cause poor performance Dave Meikleham \ MakeUseOf The main reason CPU bottlenecks occur in PC games is normally due to a performance …