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Pets at Home has introduced the world's first meat-based dog treats made with cultivated meat called "Chick Bites," combining plant-based ingredients with lab-grown chicken to eliminate the need for animal raising and slaughter. The lab-grown chicken, developed by Meatly from a single egg cell sample, provides essential amino acids, fatty acids, minerals, and vitamins crucial for pet health while retaining the taste and nutritional value of traditional chicken breast. The UK approved Meatly's chicken for...

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The families of the Nottingham attack victims are holding doctors responsible for failing to appropriately treat triple killer Valdo Calocane, demanding accountability from the mental health trust and individual clinicians. Calocane, diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, was released despite being deemed a "ticking timebomb" and subsequently killed three people in a series of attacks in June 2023. An independent report revealed that Calocane refused long-lasting anti-psychotic medication, and the families are calling for action against doctors...

Rachel Reeves has been embroiled in the controversy surrounding Keir Starmer's meeting with his voice coach during Covid restrictions in late 2020. Starmer defended himself against accusations of breaking lockdown rules by criticizing the Tories for their own partying habits. The dispute centers around whether actress Leonie Mellinger was allowed to advise Starmer in person during Tier 4 lockdown restrictions, with Downing Street claiming it was necessary for her to assist him in preparing for...

Former ice hockey star and TV soap extra Philip Hamer has been jailed for 28 years, with an extended licence period of eight years, for the rape and sexual assault of eight victims, including a child as young as 11. Hamer was found guilty of 33 rape and assault charges over a 13-year spree between 2010 and 2023, during which he manipulated and groomed girls in their early-to-mid teens using social media apps. The judge...

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is determined to lower trade barriers with the European Union to benefit UK citizens by promoting better relationships with European business partners, enhancing economic growth, and increasing global competitiveness. During his visit to Brussels, Starmer emphasized the need for unity among European states in the face of security threats, particularly from Russia, and the importance of supporting Ukraine. He also discussed the importance of a robust UK-EU security partnership focusing...