Mandelson vetting issues Starmer ignored went way beyond Epstein

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The massive issues Keir Starmer ignored about Peter Mandelson went far beyond the disgraced Mandelson’s fan-boying of serial child-rapist Jeffrey Epstein. New information from “multiple sources” indicates that UK Security Vetting (UKVI) raised concerns about numerous Mandelson relationships. These included his long-known closeness to Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, links to Chinese finance minister Lan Fo’an and to Israeli military intelligence boss Tamir Hayman. All were flagged before Starmer appointed Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US — and ignored just as much Mandelson’s ardour for Epstein. A fourth compromising — and British — figure was also flagged, but has not yet…

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Beyond the bean: Coffee’s footprint vs small-format stimulants

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The morning cup of coffee has an impact that most consumers are unaware of. A real impact, in terms of carbon and water. New forms of stimulants are also appearing on the shelves and at the checkout in the UK, from caffeine pouches to concentrated shots, and they raise a legitimate question. The figures associated with a cup of coffee are higher than marketing tends to suggest. So how does coffee actually compare to small-format alternatives, per serving, by the kettle? The hidden weight of your morning brew Most of coffee’s environmental cost is paid before the beans leave the farm.…

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