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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
Feeding teenagers is a 'bottomless pit' costing parents a staggering amount
Parents in the UK with kids aged 13-18 say the big weekly shop adds up to £189 per week, with a quarter saying it is the biggest expense after the mortgage or rent. Teenagers are truly causing their parents to break the bank - with the average cost of feeding them reaching a staggering £23,000 a year, reveals a new report. Parents with children aged 13-18 claim that the weekly supermarket shop now totals up to £189. A massive 89% of parents confess their kids are perpetually peckish, with a punnet of grapes barely lasting two days in the typical household. A multipack of crisps survives just four days, while a four-pinter of milk is consumed within merely three days. It's no longer about one big shop a week as it used to be; on top of that hefty expenditure, we're also doing two weekly "top up" food shops, costing £64 each - adding up to over £400 every week. It comes after Supernanny star Jo Frost issued advice to all parents. Experts surveyed the nation and discovered that in an average year it costs £22,932 to feed each teenager – and the summer holidays are even worse – as 29% state that their weekly shop vanishes twice as quickly over the six-week break. The data was gathered by Asda Income Tracker, who questioned 2,000 parents about their food spending, reports the Daily Star. Bristol-based mum-of-two boys, Elizabeth Nichols, 40, said: "It's only the start of the summer holidays and already the kids are eating me out of house and home. "It feels like I'm constantly topping up the fridge and cupboards. Any parent of a teen will know, feeding them is like throwing food into a bottomless pit, especially when they're active like mine, constantly riding their bikes or kicking a ball around in the park. They are literally always hungry." An Asda spokesperson chimed in: "We know families are feeling the pressure – especially during the school holidays when the pace pick up. "That's why we're committed to helping parents stretch their budgets without compromising on quality. Through our Asda Price promise on the products which matter to families the most, alongside hints and tips from our family experts, we're here to make summer that bit easier for families - from the big weekly shop to everyday snacks."
Ya Biladi
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Ya Biladi
Vertical partners with Aciturri, active in Morocco, for VX4 airframe
Bristol-based aerospace manufacturer Vertical Aerospace announced on Monday a long-term strategic partnership with Aciturri Aerostructures, which operates in several countries including Morocco, to manufacture the airframe for its VX4 electric and hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Under the agreement, Aciturri will supply and engineer the entire airframe, including the wing, empennage, pylons, and fuselage, for both the pre-production and, subject to certification, commercial versions of the VX4, according to a press release issued Monday. Aciturri brings nearly five decades of aerospace manufacturing expertise to the project, having contributed to major aircraft programs for Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer, and more recently to eVTOL platforms for Eve Air Mobility and Lilium. The company will also provide concurrent manufacturing engineering to enable efficient and scalable VX4 production. The partnership forms part of Vertical's broader «Flightpath 2030» strategy, which focuses on long-lead parts procurement and strategic industrial collaboration. It follows Vertical's expanded partnership with Honeywell and its recent milestone of completing successful airport-to-airport test flights, the press release reads. Aciturri entered the Moroccan market in September 2023 through the acquisition of GOAM Industrie, a high-precision aircraft engine component manufacturer based near Casablanca.
Miami Herald
31-07-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Winston Churchill's reading glasses on sale for nearly $80,000
By Adam Dutton A pair of Sir Winston Churchill's reading glasses has gone on sale for an eye-watering amount. The round-rimmed tortoiseshell glasses were made for the wartime prime minister by London opticians C W Dixey and Sons. Three pairs of Churchill's spectacles were still in their possession when he died and were later found in their archives. One of the pairs, made in 1954 and worn by Churchill during his second term as PM, is now being sold for ($79,302) £59,955. The glasses and original Tory-blue case are accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from the manufacturer. Churchill was a longstanding patron of C W Dixey and Sons and placed his first order in 1910. He famously wore the company's Model 1805 frames, with their distinctive round shape and keyhole bridge. Each pair was carefully tailored to fit his face, and according to Churchill's specifications, they included a varying number of white dots on the temple tips depending on their purpose. The single white dots on these spectacles denote they were used by Churchill for reading. Other pairs were made for giving speeches, painting and writing. The glasses are being sold by Bristol-based Paul Fraser Collectibles. A spokesperson said: "This pair was made for Churchill in 1954 and worn as he served his second term as Prime Minister. "This pair of Winston Churchill's spectacles is without doubt one of the finest items of British history we have ever had the pleasure of offering. "Their outstanding condition and provenance make them a museum-quality centerpiece for private collections of the highest caliber." The glasses can be purchased from the company's website. The post Winston Churchill's reading glasses on sale for nearly $80,000 appeared first on Talker. Copyright Talker News. All Rights Reserved.
ITV News
29-07-2025
- Health
- ITV News
Concerns about above-average death rates at Leeds children's heart surgery service
A children's heart surgery service is in a 'precarious' state amid concerns about above-average death rates, a report has found. Hospital bosses have been told urgent action is needed to address a staffing crisis in the Leeds congenital cardiac service. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust ordered an external review after concerns were first raised by medics in November 2023. A report to the trust's next board meeting said paediatric mortality rates were within the expected range between 2021-2023. But outcomes after April 2023 showed 'a worrying and significant deterioration, with risk-adjusted mortality rate running around three times the national average". 'During the same period, the rate of significant complications has increased, including need for re-operations and very protracted length of stay,' the report said. One surgeon was due to retire and another had decided not to return from a sabbatical, it said. There were 'personality clashes' among staff in the unit at Leeds General Infirmary. The report said: 'Some staff stated that they no longer escalated concerns about poor behaviour as there was sense that nothing would be done. 'Other staff cited examples of excellent team working and professionalism.' The report praised the service for dealing with rising numbers of complex cases. It said: 'However, some recent poor patient outcomes and the imminent retirement of its senior surgeon now places the entire programme in a very precarious state.' It warned of national consequences and direct impacts on services in Liverpool and Newcastle. The report said: 'We believe Leeds has too large a paediatric cardiac surgical programme for it to be allowed to fail.' Trust bosses said a new surgeon would join the team in January and more specialist nurses were being trained. Chief medical officer Magnus Harrison said: 'We have a robust action plan in place to deliver the rest of the recommendations, which we are committed to delivering.' A separate review was carried out into the care of seven children operated on by the same surgeon, including two who died. The unnamed surgeon, who was placed on restricted duties, was found to have performed well in three of the complex cases but there were concerns over a further four. An eighth case was still being reviewed by Andrew Parry, a Bristol-based paediatric cardiac surgeon. Dr Harrison said the trust had offered to meet the children's families. He said: 'I would like to thank the parents of those seven children whose care we reviewed and extend my sincere condolences to the families of the two children who sadly died. 'I am deeply sorry that in four children's cases, the findings indicate that there were elements of care that could have been improved. 'I apologise that we did not meet the highest standard of care that we strive for. 'The reviewer did not conclude in his report that the issues identified had an impact on the overall outcome for each child.'
Time Out
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
The biggest immersive attraction in Europe will soon open in west London
Westfield London recently reclaimed its title as the biggest shopping centre in Europe, so it's only fitting that the west London retail destination will be the site of Europe's largest immersive attraction from next year. Due to open in summer 2026, London's first Amazement Park® is the latest project from the team behind both South Downs-based festival Boomtown Fair and Bristol-based immersive art experience Wake The Tiger, which has been visited by half a million people from over 70 different countries since opening in 2022. The new venue will take over the space that formerly housed interactive play space KidZania, which welcomed more than 2.5 million visitors before closing last January, and hopes to attract 600,000 visitors a year by 2027. As a certified B Corporation, Wake The Tiger has committed to keeping sustainability and community engagement at the heart of its work, and intends to involve hundreds of artists, makers and multidisciplinary creatives in the creation of the 80,000 square foot Westfield venue. Speaking of the expansion, Wake The Tiger Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer Luke Mitchell said. 'This is a culmination of over 20 years of creative world-building. The space in Westfield London has totally blown our mind. It's as if it was created for us and we can't wait to transform it into an alternate dimension.' Details of what the space will look like and how the experience will operate are yet to be revealed, but the venue has been described by Wake The Tiger's chief commercial officer Lucy Jarjoura as a 'multi-generational sensory explosion of lights, sounds and smells.'
