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Dietitian gives the lowdown on the healthiest tinned beans in the supermarket 

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Last week, it was suggested that we eat a certain cereal brand topped with baked beans.  It’s difficult to see the idea taking off but there’s no doubt that baked beans themselves have much to offer — an average half-can serving counts as a veg portion, has a quarter of your daily fibre as well … Read more

Skiing holidays: The lowdown on this winter’s ski season in the Alps

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Early snow cover at altitude in the Alps is the deepest in recent years. Sadly, we can’t enjoy it at the moment. But it’s my belief that the European ski season will have a strong second half from mid or late February until late April. In Austria, France, Switzerland and Italy too many livelihoods depend … Read more

Coronavirus has made cancelling holidays a nightmare – here’s the lowdown on refunds and vouchers

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This week we’ve been inundated by requests for help with coronavirus-related travel problems. Getting to the grocery shop is tricky enough these days, let alone organising a holiday. This is especially true because no one knows exactly when travel restrictions will be lifted. And, of course, plenty of people have already had trips cancelled and are … Read more

Sirius investors face a stark choice – Midas gives the lowdown

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Sirius investors face a stark choice over Anglo deal – MIDAS explains what you should know By Joanne Hart for The Mail on Sunday Published: 11:55 GMT, 24 February 2020 | Updated: 11:55 GMT, 24 February 2020 For small shareholders, Sirius Minerals has been one of the greatest disasters in living memory.  More than 80,000 … Read more