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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
First needle-free treatment for life-threatening allergic reactions will be made available in the UK as a nasal spray
The first needle-free treatment for life-threatening allergic reactions will be made available in the UK as a nasal spray. The medicines regulator has approved the drug EURneffy for emergency use in a move welcomed by allergy campaigners. They say it provides an 'easier and more accessible' alternative to injectable epipens, which are currently used to treat severe reactions, known as anaphylaxis. Companies are required by law to clearly tell customers if their food contains any of 14 specified allergens, which have the potential to kill. These include nuts, crustaceans, eggs, fish, milk, mustard and sesame. Some people also suffer fatal reactions to insect stings and medicines. Tanya Ednan-Laperouse, whose daughter Natasha died in 2016 after eating a Pret baguette containing sesame, said: 'The number of people experiencing anaphylaxis triggered by food has increased dramatically over the last 20 years. 'But we know that some people are reluctant to use the current adrenaline auto-injectors in the event of anaphylaxis due to a fear of needles and hurting someone. 'This can delay administering adrenaline, and in a food allergy emergency every second counts. 'The nasal spray will be an easier and more accessible way of administering this life-saving medication, and is great news for people living with food allergies.' Mrs Ednan-Laperouse, who founded food allergy charity the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation in her daughter's name, added: 'Spare supplies of these nasal adrenaline devices should now be another option available to schools.' The Food Standards Agency says up to 2 per cent of adults and 8 per cent of children in the UK live with a food allergy. Anaphylaxis is a sudden and life-threatening allergic reaction that can cause a drop in blood pressure and breathing difficulties. More than 7,000 birth certificates a year in the mention anaphylactic shock, according to the Office for National Statistics. EURneffy, which contains adrenaline, is intended for use in adults and children who weigh 30kg (66lb) or more, and can be used even if people have colds or blocked noses. It is a single dose nasal spray that delivers its entire contents (2mg) upon activation. People are reminded the plunger should not be pressed before inserting the product into the nostril, otherwise the single dose will be lost. Julian Beach, from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, said: 'Patient safety is our top priority, which is why we're pleased to approve the first needle-free nasal spray formulation of adrenaline for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis in the UK. 'Until now, adrenaline for self-administration has only been available via auto-injectors. 'While this represents an important new option, adrenaline auto-injectors remain a vital and potentially life-saving treatment, giving people experiencing anaphylaxis valuable time before emergency help arrives. 'We continue to encourage everyone at risk of severe allergic reactions, and those around them, to familiarise themselves with how to respond in an emergency. 'Resources and guidance are available on the MHRA website to help people be prepared.' The MHRA said patients should always carry two nasal sprays with them in case a second dose is needed, and tell family and friends where it is. A spokeswoman for the drug firm behind the spray, ALK, said: 'The market launch in the UK is expected within the coming months once market access negotiations are completed.' ALK is having ongoing discussions to agree a price with the Department of Health and Social Care. Once an NHS list price has been agreed and the product is available, doctors will be able to prescribe the nasal spray.
The Guardian
5 days ago
- Business
- The Guardian
Is Pret's mega salad actually mega expensive?
Your article says that it costs £8.14 per portion to prepare a version of a premium salad sold at Pret for £12.95 (Supersize me: recreating Pret's £13 miso salmon super plate at home, 11 July). However, Pret's charge includes 20% VAT. It also covers the cost of refrigeration, premises, the wages (and holidays and pension and national insurance contributions) of the staff who fill and clean the fridges, those who prepared and sold the salad, the accountants and human resources managers behind the scenes, the staff training and Pret's work with homeless people to give them employment and a future. If Pret can do all that with the £4.81 left after making the salad, it should be running the CampbellSwindon Have an opinion on anything you've read in the Guardian today? Please email us your letter and it will be considered for publication in our letters section.
Metro
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
I tried an 'espresso lemonade' — can it match the beloved iced latte?
Whatever happened to a classic G&T? In the past year or so, it seems people are becoming increasingly bored by standard drink options, and are on the search for something more thrilling. It started with Dua Lipa mixing Diet Coke, pickle juice, and jalapeño brine. People declared the drink 'evil' on social media, but the trend spiralled into something much more sinister. Since Dua braved to share her guilty pleasure, influencers have revealed their own recipes: thinkk beer and Sprite, chocolate milk and vodka, and cucumber-infused gin. Others have dabbled with more extreme recipes. Arguably, the worst are the blue cheese and kimchi filthy martinis cropping up on TikTok (we have to draw the line somewhere). The latest concoction? An espresso lemonade. The Washington Post has declared it 'summer's most unexpected refresher'. And so, full of scepticism, I decided to find out for myself. With the London weather being unusually hot this year, I've had to swap my usual lattes for iced ones, but I might be the only person who just can't get on board. I just can't get past the bitter cold taste and have to mask it completely by ordering iced coffees with unreasonably expensive syrupy add-ons. But espresso lemonades might have just opened an entirely new world for me. The recipe is really as simple as it sounds. Order an espresso, and mix it together in a glass with ice and lemonade. I sourced my espresso from Pret and diet lemonade from M&S. Once I poured the lemonade in, it immediately fizzed up and looked quite similar to a Coke float, minus the ice cream. My first sip was interesting and bitter. A second later, I realised I stupidly hadn't mixed the two together. With a quick stir, the sharp coffee flavour blended into the refreshing lemonade. The taste wasn't much different from a regular lemonade, but with a familiar coffee aftertaste. I would definitely opt for a sugary lemonade over a diet next time, to sweeten it up a bit more. It's still much more refreshing than an iced coffee, and after trying it, I'm not sure I can ever go back to the cold milky nightmare mixture. This was lighter, and much more drinkable. Taking a sip of the unique concoction certainly raised a few eyebrows at Metro HQ, but after forcing one of my colleagues to try it, she agreed it wasn't half as strange as she expected. 'I expected to hate this arguably ungodly concoction, but surprisingly, I didn't,' Metro Lifestyle's Eleanor Noyce said. 'It needs near-constant mixing to make sure the lemonade and espresso shot aren't separated, but I thought it was the perfect blend of sweet and tangy. 'I wouldn't necessarily drink it unless I really needed an afternoon pick-me-up, though. For now, I'll probably stick to a classic iced latte.' And Metro's Lifestyle Editor, Kristina Beanland, an iced americano lover during the summer months, was equally surprised. 'I really thought this would be disgusting, but it's actually pretty decent. Like a fizzy coffee, if you will. 'It's honestly like nothing I've ever tasted before, a citrus addition to my beloved iced coffees. I'm not sure I'll be rushing to have another one though.' The recipe is simple, but if you want a step-by-step: Fill a cup with plenty of ice. Pour in a lemonade of your choice over ice until it covers 3/4 of the cup. Add one double-shot of espresso. If you're feeling fancy, garnish with it a lemon on the side or some mint. And if it's too bitter, add in some sugar. Make sure to mix it together before drinking. The drink may seem like a recent invention, hopping on the back of bizarre drink trends on TikTok, but coffee shops have been serving it for years, and the original lemon, sugar and coffee recipe actually dates back to the 19th century. An ancestor of the modern-day iced coffee, Mazagran Coffee is thought to have been created in the 1840s by French colonial troops in Algeria. The soldiers were stationed at the Mazagran fortress near Mostaganem, and mixed shot coffee with cold water and syrup to combat the heat. More Trending The drink later became popular in Portugal, parts of France and Austria, and now it's often served with lemon, sugar water and sometimes rum. The UK high street hasn't caught on to it yet, so don't expect to find any on Pret's menu. However, there's nothing stopping you from ordering a coffee and lemonade an independent coffee shop and mixing it yourself. View More » I can't promise you won't get any strange looks for it, though. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: Urgent recall of Dubai chocolate that doesn't declare it contains peanuts MORE: Deaths, fires and prison breaks: The mystery behind the eerie Annabelle doll MORE: 'Hidden gem' crowned the UK's top budget-friendly beach to visit this summer Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
The Sun
15-07-2025
- The Sun
Four tips to dodge airport rip-offs this summer and save cash for your holidays instead
HEADING abroad this summer? You could be throwing money away before you even reach your sun lounger. Dodge airport rip-offs and save your spending money for cocktails with these tips . . . DRIVE DOWN THE COST: Getting to the airport can take a chunk out of your holiday budget. If you are driving, make sure you check out to check out the deals from various car park companies. Also, did you know you can turn £5 in Tesco Clubcard vouchers into £10 towards APH parking vouchers? Head to to check availability and prices. If you are thinking of travelling by train, book in advance to save money and make the most of cashback and loyalty points. THIRSTY WORK: Every UK airport now has free water refill stations, so there's no need to splash out on pricey bottles airside. Bring an empty water bottle through security and refill once you are in the departure lounge. Many coffee shops including Costa and Pret offer discounts when you bring a reusable cup, too. SNACK ATTACK: Solid foods such as sandwiches and snacks from home can be taken through security, so you can avoid expensive airport meals. For longer waits and large groups, airport lounges with food and drink included can work out cheaper. Currently you can get a £5 voucher for 50 per cent off Priority Pass lounge membership — to use nationwide – when you shop via But arrive early to take full advantage of the buffet! Also, check with your bank to see if you have any discount or access to airport lounges, as some premium accounts include this. The Sun's Travel Editor Lisa Minot shares her top tips when flying hand luggage only BEAUTY BARGAINS: The Boots Click+Collect service lets you order toiletries online and pick them up airside. So you can take advantage of online offers such as half-price Garnier Ambre Solaire suncream. A top tip is to save up your Boots Advantage Points and use them for those extra holiday essentials, so you can keep your cash for holiday fun. All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability. Deal of the day GET perfectly styled locks with the BaByliss C115U curling iron, down from £80 to £33 at SAVE: £47 Cheap treat 7 ENJOY a little pick-me-up with Asda's caramel latte, 88p. Top swap LIGHT up your garden with this hot air balloon solar-powered light, £18.99 from therange. Or head to Aldi for its version, £6.99. Shop & save ADD the perfect finishing touch to a beach outfit with this pink straw bag, down from £16 to £8 at Matalan. PLAY NOW TO WIN £200 7 JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we're giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers - whether you're saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you'll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!
Asharq Al-Awsat
15-07-2025
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Coffee Overtaking Tea Culture in the UK
Discover the hidden gem of the UK's coffee culture, where vibrant independent cafes outshine the chains, offering a unique blend of flavors and atmospheres. 'Fancy a brew?' 'I'll put the kettle on then.' Hearing those words are no longer as familiar as it once were as coffee has overtaken tea in the UK, The Daily Express newspaper reported on Monday. It said grabbing a coffee either on the go or at a café is as part of British culture these days as it is in Italy. But while every person has its favorite chain, be it Pret, Starbucks, Costa or Cafe Nero, nothing beats finding a decent independent coffee shop one can call home especially when it can seem high streets are dominated by the same chains. So with the demand for coffee only growing, where is the best spot in the UK to find an independent coffee shop? A study by Reviva Coffee reveals the UK city that is the hidden gem when it comes to thriving coffee culture. And it probably isn't where you'd expect. In fact this county is synonymous with tea. Yorkshire Tea, to be precise. However the study discovered the best UK city to find independent coffee shops is in the Yorkshire city of Leeds. It has a staggering 584 coffee shops, of which 86.3% are independent, and just under 14% are chains. Placing second is Edinburgh. Whether you're a coffee connoisseur or just needing a cosy pit stop, Edinburgh has you covered with its outstanding coffee scene with 560 shops, 85% of which are independents. In third for best UK cities for independent coffee shops is Bristol which has 347 coffee shops, 86.3% of which are independent.
