Chancellor Hammond labels Rees-Mogg, Boris & co ‘extremists’ as Tory civil war gets ugly

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond has enraged Brexiteers by labelling Jacob Rees-Mogg and Boris Johnson, among others, as “extremists,” for their pursuit of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit. Hammond, who made the antagonistic remarks in an interview with Sky News shortly before May faced a vote of confidence in her leadership by Tory MPs, received […]

Proud Boys founder calls it quits after FBI labels them 'extremist'

The founder of the Proud Boys, Gavin McInnes, has said he is quitting the group “in all capacities” and “forever” a day after the FBI designated it “extremist.” McInnes blamed Democrats and the media for vilifying the group. “I am officially disassociating myself from the Proud Boys, in all capacities, forever. I quit,” McInnes announced […]

Type 2 diabetes: Six things you must look for on food labels to avoid blood sugar spikes

TYPE 2 DIABETES is a common condition in the UK that causes a person’s blood sugar to spike. If left untreated serious complications can occur. But one way to control the condition is to include the right foods in your diet. There are six things you should always look for on food labels.

River Island debuts stellar campaign to promote body positivity – ‘labels are for clothes'

River Island is a British high street fashion brand, currently in the midst of celebrating its 30th anniversary. As part of the celebrations, the brand has launched a new line, embracing individuality “through fashion and self-expression.” The launch is the second instalment of the brand’s SS18 Labels Are For Clothes campaign, which debuted earlier this […]

1 in 3 men doesn’t digest food labels

Scientists say this alarming level of male ignorance is fuelling an obesity epidemic. They say labelling must be made clearer to prevent lifestyle-related illnesses. Lead author Claire Duffy, a master of science in preventive cardiology based in Ireland, explained: “People find food labels confusing and don’t know what to look for. They still have difficulty […]

Music labels sue Cox again for allegedly ignoring piracy

Music labels really, really aren’t a fan of Cox’s internet service. Sony, Universal and Warner Bros. have sued Cox again for contributing to copyright infringement after it allegedly refused to take “reasonable measures” to fight piracy. While internet providers are supposed to terminate the accounts of users who ignore warnings against bootlegging music, Cox only […]

California judge orders Starbucks to add cancer warnings to all its labels over little-known chemical in coffee (SBUX)

Rafi Letzter/Business Insider A judge has ruled that Starbucks must add cancer warnings to its coffee cups in California. A lawsuit, filed in 2010, accused coffee companies of violating state law by not warning consumers that a chemical in their products could cause cancer. Starbucks, along with other chains supported by the National Coffee Association, is […]

Tory MP labels Momentum ‘neo-fascist,’ Labour campaign group threatens legal action

Senior Tory Sajid Javid has been challenged to step out from the protection of parliamentary privilege and repeat his comments that Momentum is a “neo-fascist” organization. The group threatened legal action over the comments. Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Sajid Javid made the contentious remarks in a parliamentary debate on cuts to […]