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That melt-in-the-mouth biscuit, puffy potato snack or fluffy white bread all have one thing in common - a moreish, soft texture.

Most of us have at least one amalgam filling - some have many more - and the fillings are widely used in the UK. But since January their use has been banned in the EU because the metal is toxic.

The event, held at Bluewater Shopping Centre was built-up to be 'an action-packed' and 'immersive experience' where fans could meet some of the show's biggest stars.

Meta is considering a paid subscription in the UK that would remove advertisements from its platform. The BBC reports: Under the plans, people using the social media sites could be asked to pay for an ad-free experience if they do not want their data to be tracked. Meta already provides ad-free subscriptions for Facebook and Instagram users in the EU, starting from euros (5 pounds) a month. A spokesperson for the firm said the company was "exploring the option" of offering a similar service in the UK. They said the firm was "engaging constructively" with the UK data watchdog about the subscription service, following a consultation in 2024. The Information Commissioner's Office previously said it expected Meta to consider data protection concerns before it launched an ad-free subscription. Meta says personalized advertising allows its platforms to be free at the point of access. Guidance issued by the regulator in January states that users must be presented with a genuine free choice. Social media platforms such as Meta heavily rely on ad revenues, and the company says personalised advertising allows its platforms to be free. Advertising accounted for more than 96% of its revenue in its latest quarterly financial results.

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Labour will be turning 'a blind eye to slavery' if it blocks a bid to ban ministers from buying solar panels feared to have been made with forced labour, MPs warned last night.

The Chancellor was cut adrift by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander, who said she had never taken free tickets since becoming an MP and was too busy working to attend concerts.

Samsung Electronics vice chairman and co-CEO, Han Jong-hee, passed away from a heart attack on Tuesday at the age of 63. The Korea Herald reports: Since joining Samsung Electronics, Han held several key positions, including head of the LCD TV Lab. In 2021, he was appointed vice chairman and co-CEO, taking charge of the company's Device eXperience or DX division, which oversees its electronics and consumer device businesses. Developing...

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Together the TV couple share Rex, five, Rose, three, and Belle, two, while Stacey is mum to sons Zachary, 17, and Leighton, 12, from two previous relationships.

University of Georgia sorority girl Lily Stewart, 20, went viral this month for her glamorous mugshot photos. She revealed why she tried to run from cops during her Sunday arrest.

The party favourite is supposedly the song that confuses Britons the most, with many bellowing 'dancing queen, feel the beat from the tangerine', according to a poll.

A former UFC heavyweight champion has been sentenced to five years in prison over the attempted murder of a man accused of sexually assaulting his four-year-old son.

Brooklyn Beckham and wife Nicola Peltz put on a loved-up display as they enjoyed a romantic getaway in Santa Barbara on Monday.

Grief-stricken Aubrey Plaza was joined by a male companion as she emerged for the first time since the painful truth about her marriage was revealed. 

Harry Kane has promised there is more to come from England under Thomas Tuchel after the German made it two wins from two at Wembley to kick off his reign as boss. 

Two in five tech workers quit in the past year due to inflexible workplace policies around hours, location, and workload intensity, with most citing a desire for remote work and greater autonomy. The Register reports: The findings come from a survey of 26,000 plus staff that operate in 35 markets, including 2,548 respondents in tech, and fly in the face of more and more corporations issuing return to office mandates and demanding long working hours. Amsterdam-based recruitment biz Randstad, which commissioned the research, says 40 percent of the tech people it polled said they resigned due to hardline policies, and 56 percent threatened to seek an alternative if their requests for flexibility were ignored. Almost three-quarters claim remote work boosts a "sense of community" with colleagues -- versus the average of 58 percent across other sectors -- and 68 percent say they'd trust their employer more if they were more easy going on hours, the intensity of the work and the place where they can work. Graig Paglieri, Randstad Digital boss, said the "IT sector has shown that personalized work benefits and flexible options are essential not only for attracting top talent but also for retaining them in competitive markets. Policies should align with organizational, team and individual needs, ensuring a flexible and tailored approach."

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Gardner and his wife Jessica announced the tragic death of their 14-year-old son over the weekend, explaining that he had fallen ill 'along with several other family members'.

An unflattering portrait of Donald Trump made by a British-born artist has been removed from the Colorado State Capitol after the president criticized the painting.

Adolescence has made British TV history, becoming the first streaming show ever to become the most-watched programme of the week.

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: This may not go down well in Montecito! Prince Harry 's cousins are to cock a snook at his wife by launching their own wine brand before she has done so herself.

QUENTIN LETTS: Despite jokes about the Chancellor being 'Rachel from customer complaints', the Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, is a stronger candidate for that role.