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Daily Mail
13-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
AMANDA PLATELL: It's not MY fault you're fat... so why should I pay for it?
Though the NHS is in crisis, with 7.4 million people still languishing on the waiting list for appointments and treatment, we are now told that fat-busting drugs such as Mounjaro will soon be as widely available as statins from your doctor, as accessible as a packet of Smarties for the overweight. Jolly good, but since nearly a third of the adult population are now considered obese there's one very big elephant in the room: the question of how much this will cost us taxpayers who do not happen to be fat.
Scottish Sun
10-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Nestle confirms it's axed breakfast staple from all UK supermarket shelves as shoppers sob ‘life isn't the same'
Has your favourite product vanished from shelves? We'd love to hear from you - email us on money@ Has your favourite product vanished from shelves? We'd love to hear from you - email us on money@ CRUNCH TIME Nestle confirms it's axed breakfast staple from all UK supermarket shelves as shoppers sob 'life isn't the same' NESTLE has confirmed it axed a breakfast staple from all UK supermarkets, leaving shoppers heartbroken. The chocolate to coffee maker has confirmed Clusters are no longer available on shelves. Advertisement 1 Nestlé Clusters were a popular treat for customers to enjoy The morning meal - made with whole grain flakes and toasted almonds - was a staple in British supermarkets for years but was axed over a decade. However many shoppers are unaware the snack is no longer available in stores and wondered if it would make a return. One curious customers took to X, to plead with Nestle to bring the product back. They said: "I woke up this morning and the only thing I want is a bowl of Clusters. Please bring them back. Advertisement "Life just hasn't been the same since they went away." Nestle responded and confirmed the cereal was no more, crushing dreams the product might make a return soon. The company said: "We're sorry to have to give you disappointing news, but unfortunately, Clusters has been discontinued from our range." It will come as a blow to customers who in the past described it as a "glorious cereal". Advertisement While another said: "Nestle clusters was the only cereal I could eat. I used to buy upto a dozen boxes. There's nothing out there I can eat." And a third upset shopper said: "Please bring nestle clusters back! I'll buy them in bulk I promise." Kellogg's discontinues breakfast cereal It is not the first time Nestle has axed a product that customers love. Last December it told customers it would no longer sell Carnation Vegan Condensed Milk Alternative. Advertisement The substitute for its original dairy version was made with oats and rice and was used for baking sweet treats that were plant-based. It was launched by the chocolate-to-coffee maker back in 2020 and was sold in supermarkets such as Asda and retailed for around £2.50. Last October, shoppers were left distraught after learning the company had stopped making Smarties Buttons. The treat comprised a tasty combination of milk chocolate buttons with crunchy bits, but maker Nestle said it now wants to focus on its core Smarties products. Advertisement The product was unveiled in 2020 as a 'reimagined' treat for choc-lovers with 'special memories' of Smarties. Nestle also said last summer it was no longer making Cheerios Vanilla O's, leading to heartbreak. MORE DISCONTINUED CEREAL It is not uncommon for popular cereals to disappear from shelves. Kellogg's said last month it would no longer be making chocolate Cornflakes after a product recall. Advertisement Two years ago shoppers were also horrified to learn the cereal giant had axed Frosties from its multi pack boxes as it contained too much sugar. And it's not only Kellogg's which has pulled the trigger on a number of popular morning foods. Weetabix confirmed earlier this month that Alpen cereal bars have now permanently disappeared from supermarket shelves. Tesco left shoppers heartbroken when it confirmed it was no longer making its own-brand apricot wheats. Advertisement
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
A run-in with the Queen's assistant & 3 key words on the day – Meghan & Harry's wedding snapper spills ALL the secrets
Plus, how nannies bribed the royal kids to behave AISLE SAY A run-in with the Queen's assistant & 3 key words on the day – Meghan & Harry's wedding snapper spills ALL the secrets MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry's wedding photographer has been opening up about behind-the-scenes secrets from the big day. In a video, Alexi Lubomirski revealed the comical message he was given from the Queen's assistant when he asked for more time. Advertisement 6 Alexi Lubomirski was the official photographer at Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's wedding and has been sharing secrets about the day Credit: Tiktok/@ 6 The Duke and Duchess of Sussex tied the knot on May 19, 2018 in Windsor Credit: Getty 6 Alexi snapped this official portrait - and shared a story about how he kept the Queen waiting Credit: PA The royal photographer shared how he only had a limited time to do the family wedding portraits and 'nothing was ready' when the late Queen arrived. He shared: 'I look over my shoulder, and then—there's the Queen and Prince Philip standing in the middle of the room. 'Nothing is ready. No family members are in their place. 'And all of a sudden, me and Harry just looked at each other, and we went in opposite directions, trying to get as many people as possible into their chairs. Advertisement 'Now, as we're all running around, I see the Queen standing there, and I say to her assistant, 'Could you just go and tell Her Majesty that we're gonna be just five minutes?' 'And she looked at me and said, 'No.'' Alexi explained how he had to walk up to the Queen and say: 'I'm terribly sorry, Your Majesty. We're gonna be about five minutes.' Queen Elizabeth II, who was known for giving witty replies, is said to have responded. Advertisement Alexi continued: 'She looked at me and said, 'It's not me you need to worry about.' 'And I said, 'Oh. Okay. Oh.'' Meghan Markle reveals the reason why she always refers to Prince Harry as 'H' The Duke and Duchess of Sussex tied the knot at St George's Chapel in Windsor - watched by millions - on May 19, 2018, and just celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary. Alexi also revealed what it was like working with the likes of Princess Charlotte, then aged three, who was a bridesmaid, and Prince George, then-four, who was pageboy at the wedding. Advertisement Royal bribing The photographer revealed the clever way the nannies bribed the group of kids so they would behave during the wedding proceedings. He shared: 'I heard the kids - the page boys and the bridesmaids. 'And these were young children, and of course they were getting bored and misbehaving. 'And one of the nannies said to them, 'If you're good, you're gonna get Smarties.' 'And Smarties, in case you don't know, are like M&M's. Advertisement 'And for some reason, that stuck in my head.' 6 The royal kids were bribed with smarties to keep them quiet Credit: Yui Mok / Press Association 6 During the portraits Alexi asked if any kids liked smarties to make them smile Credit: Handout - Getty He later remembered the key detail during the wedding portraits - and it made for a sweet moment. Advertisement Alexi explained: 'At one point, none of the kids were looking at me. 'They're all running around. 'And I could see the Queen shuffling in her seat. 'So I suddenly shouted, 'Who likes Smarties?'—remembering what the nanny had said before. Advertisement 'And all of the kids looked at me. 'And Harry suddenly said, 'Me,' which makes you smile, and all—everybody laughed and smiled, and the kids were like, 'Me!' 'So I took the picture. Snap, snap, snap!' Wedding pressure 6 Alexi also did Meghan and Harry's engagement photos Credit: Tiktok/@ Advertisement Alexi, who had been hired to take Meghan and Harry's engagement photos, shared how it had been 'scary to say the least' to be asked to do the wedding photography. He added: 'So for two months before the wedding, I would constantly get messages on Instagram saying, 'Don't screw it up. This is a historical document. Don't mess it up.' 'So, there was a lot of pressure.' Speaking of the day, he shared how incredible it was to be part of such a historic event. Advertisement Alexi added: 'You think, wow, s***—I'm at a royal wedding. This is kind of a historical moment. This is interesting to be at. 'And then your other part of the brain is going, s***—I've got to take maybe the most important pictures of my career, in about half an hour now.' MEGHAN MARKLE'S STUNNING GIVENCHY WEDDING DRESS Meghan Markle stunned onlookers as she arrived at St George's Chapel in Windsor, ahead of her nuptials to Prince Harry, in a stunning bespoke gown by Givenchy, created by British designer Clare Waight Keller. The former Suits actress chose to work with Clare Waight Keller 'for her timeless and elegant aesthetic, impeccable tailoring, and relaxed demeanour'. Meghan wanted to 'highlight the success of a leading British talent who has now served as the creative head of three globally influential fashion houses – Pringle of Scotland, Chloé, and now Givenchy'. Meghan and Clare worked closely together on the design, which featured a graphic open bateau neckline that gracefully frames the shoulders and emphasises Meghan's slender waist. Alexi Lubomirski is a fashion photographer who was born in England to a Peruvian/English mum and Polish/French dad. Alexi has worked with Beyoncé, Charlize Theron, Gwyneth Paltrow, Natalie Portman, Jennifer Lopez, Salma Hayek, Katy Perry, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts, Nicole Kidman and Scarlett Johansson. Advertisement He studied photography at degree level at Brighton University. After graduation he worked as Mario Testino's assistant for four years, and later went on to work with Katie Grand on the now defunct culture title The Face. Since then his work has appeared in Harper's Bazaar US, Harper's Bazaar UK, Vogue Mexico, Vogue Germany, Vogue Russia, Vogue Spain, Vogue Korea, Vogue China, Vogue Nippon, Men's Vogue China, Numero Tokyo, W Korea, GQ USA and Allure. He has also had books published of his work, and currently lives in New York with his wife and their two sons.
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
A run-in with the Queen's assistant & 3 key words on the day – Meghan & Harry's wedding snapper spills ALL the secrets
MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry's wedding photographer has been opening up about behind-the-scenes secrets from the big day. In a video, Alexi Lubomirski revealed the comical message he was given from the Queen's assistant when he asked for more time. 6 Alexi Lubomirski was the official photographer at Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's wedding and has been sharing secrets about the day Credit: Tiktok/@ 6 The Duke and Duchess of Sussex tied the knot on May 19, 2018 in Windsor Credit: Getty 6 Alexi snapped this official portrait - and shared a story about how he kept the Queen waiting Credit: PA The royal photographer shared how he only had a limited time to do the family wedding portraits and 'nothing was ready' when the late Queen arrived. He shared: 'I look over my shoulder, and then—there's the Queen and Prince Philip standing in the middle of the room. 'Nothing is ready. No family members are in their place. 'And all of a sudden, me and Harry just looked at each other, and we went in opposite directions, trying to get as many people as possible into their chairs. More on Meghan Markle 'Now, as we're all running around, I see the Queen standing there, and I say to her assistant, 'Could you just go and tell Her Majesty that we're gonna be just five minutes?' 'And she looked at me and said, 'No.'' Alexi explained how he had to walk up to the Queen and say: 'I'm terribly sorry, Your Majesty. We're gonna be about five minutes.' Queen Elizabeth II, who was known for giving witty replies, is said to have responded. Most read in Royals Alexi continued: 'She looked at me and said, 'It's not me you need to worry about.' 'And I said, 'Oh. Okay. Oh.'' Meghan Markle reveals the reason why she always refers to Prince Harry as 'H' The Duke and Duchess of Sussex tied the knot at St George's Chapel in Windsor - watched by millions - on May 19, 2018, and just celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary. Alexi also revealed what it was like working with the likes of Princess Charlotte, then aged three, who was a bridesmaid, and Prince George, then-four, who was pageboy at the wedding. Royal bribing The photographer revealed the clever way the nannies bribed the group of kids so they would behave during the wedding proceedings. He shared: 'I heard the kids - the page boys and the bridesmaids. 'And these were young children, and of course they were getting bored and misbehaving. 'And one of the nannies said to them, 'If you're good, you're gonna get Smarties.' 'And Smarties, in case you don't know, are like M&M's. 'And for some reason, that stuck in my head.' 6 The royal kids were bribed with smarties to keep them quiet Credit: Yui Mok / Press Association 6 During the portraits Alexi asked if any kids liked smarties to make them smile Credit: Handout - Getty He later remembered the key detail during the wedding portraits - and it made for a sweet moment. Alexi explained: 'At one point, none of the kids were looking at me. 'They're all running around. 'And I could see the Queen shuffling in her seat. 'So I suddenly shouted, 'Who likes Smarties?'—remembering what the nanny had said before. 'And all of the kids looked at me. 'And Harry suddenly said, 'Me,' which makes you smile, and all—everybody laughed and smiled, and the kids were like, 'Me!' 'So I took the picture. Snap , snap , snap!' Wedding pressure 6 Alexi also did Meghan and Harry's engagement photos Credit: Tiktok/@ Alexi, who had been hired to take Meghan and Harry's engagement photos, shared how it had been 'scary to say the least' to be asked to do the wedding photography. He added: 'So for two months before the wedding, I would constantly get messages on Instagram saying, 'Don't screw it up. This is a historical document. Don't mess it up.' 'So, there was a lot of pressure.' Speaking of the day, he shared how incredible it was to be part of such a historic event. Alexi added: 'You think, wow, s***—I'm at a royal wedding. This is kind of a historical moment. This is interesting to be at. 'And then your other part of the brain is going, s***—I've got to take maybe the most important pictures of my career, in about half an hour now.' MEGHAN MARKLE'S STUNNING GIVENCHY WEDDING DRESS Meghan Markle stunned onlookers as she arrived at The former Suits actress chose to work with Clare Waight Keller 'for her timeless and elegant aesthetic, impeccable tailoring, and relaxed demeanour'. Meghan wanted to 'highlight the success of a leading British talent who has now served as the creative head of three globally influential fashion houses – Pringle of Scotland, Chloé, and now Givenchy'. Meghan and Clare worked closely together on the design, which featured a graphic open bateau neckline that gracefully frames the shoulders and emphasises Meghan's slender waist. Alexi Lubomirski is a fashion photographer who was born in England to a Peruvian/English mum and Polish/French dad. Alexi has worked with Beyoncé, Charlize Theron, He studied photography at degree level at Brighton University. After graduation he worked as Mario Testino's assistant for four years, and later went on to work with Katie Grand on the now defunct culture title The Face. Since then his work has appeared in Harper's Bazaar US, Harper's Bazaar UK, Vogue Mexico , Vogue Germany , Vogue Russia , Vogue Spain , Vogue Korea, Vogue China , Vogue Nippon, Men's Vogue China , Numero Tokyo, W Korea, GQ USA and Allure. He has also had books published of his work, and currently lives in New York with his wife and their two sons.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Wedding Photographer Reveals Unseen Photo—and How He Wrangled the Royal Kids
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. It seems like yesterday that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot at St. George's Chapel in Windsor, but on Monday, May 19, the couple celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary. The Duchess of Sussex marked the occasion by posting some never-before-seen photos of herself with Prince Harry, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet on Instagram—but another person who took part in the couple's big day also revealed a rare photo. Celebrity photographer Alexi Lubomirski, who also took Harry and Meghan's engagement portraits, shared a TikTok divulging his secrets to capturing the perfect royal wedding photos. The photography pro admitted that it "was scary to say the least" to be asked to take such "historic" wedding portraits. "Nobody knew I was going to do the engagement pictures, so there was no pressure," he explained. "With this one, they announced everybody before." Lubomirski said he'd "constantly get messages on Instagram" ahead of the big day telling him "don't screw it up." Lubomirski and his wife attended Harry and Meghan's ceremony as guests, since he wasn't photographing the wedding itself. Afterward, he headed to the Green Drawing Room at Windsor Castle for the formal photos—but not before getting some good advice from a royal nanny. "Before Meghan came in, I heard the kids, the pageboys and the bridesmaids, and these were young children and of course they were getting bored and misbehaving," he said. "And one of the nannies said to them, 'If you're good, you're gonna get Smarties!'" "For some reason that stuck in my head," Lubomirski added. Before it came time to take the official portraits, the photographer asked Prince Harry for any advice on photographing the Royal Family—and he said it was all down to his grandparents, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. "You know, they're very old, they've taken so many pictures in their life," the Duke of Sussex told Lubomirski. "If you don't get it quickly they're going to just move out." With this in mind, the photographer tried to gather everyone as quickly as possible, comparing the mood to "a Thanksgiving family event when you're trying to get kids to come in for a group photo." When they were running about five minutes behind, Lubomirski apologized to Queen Elizabeth and she replied, "It's not me you need to worry about," referring to Prince Philip. But when things got hectic, it was the nanny's comment that saved the day. "At one point, none of the kids were looking at me," Lubomirski said. "They're all running around and I could see the [late] Queen shuffling in her seat. So I suddenly shouted, 'Who likes Smarties?'" The line was a hit. "Harry suddenly said 'me!' and everyone laughed and smiled," the photographer recalled. Lubomirski went on to share some of the portraits he took from the day, including one outtake that didn't make the cut. In the photo, Meghan and Harry are sitting on the same steps in the castle's rose garden where one of their official wedding photos was taken, but both the duke and duchess are looking down at their hands. "It was their first moment as a married couple where they were just alone and there was this sense of relief and beauty and joy and they just slumped on the stairs," he said.
