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Disposable vape ban: I buy my kids vapes to control their addiction
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Rise in number of people in the UK facing hunger says charity
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IVF concierge clinics warning: ‘I paid £15,000 then it went bust’
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Obesity drug semaglutide fails to slow Alzheimers
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Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners
Posted on“From talking to parents, head teachers and school governors in my constituency, I know that many are worried about the rising cost of food, and in many cases the current funding just isn’t enough, forcing schools to provide smaller portion sizes and poorer quality food,” she said.
