And Finally... Good news for lovers of wonky veg
Curvy cucumbers and knobbly sprouts will be back on supermarket shelves following an EU U-turn on wonky vegetables.
On Wednesday, Brussels will lift a ban on the sale of misshapen fruit and veg, which could see prices fall 40%.
For 30 years, farmers have been binning up to a fifth of produce which breached size and shape rules.
But now ugly items may be sold as a budget range in shops.
Previously, cucumbers could be sold only if they curved less than 1cm for every 10cm. Cauliflowers had to measure 11cm in diameter and forked carrots were a no-no.
In all, 26 fruits and vegetables, including brussels sprouts, carrots, cherries and plums, were covered by the restrictions.
Sainsbury's, which lobbied for the rule change, said: "It'll reduce waste."
Tesco added: "We look forward to selling curvy cucumbers and knobbly carrots."
Food and Farming Minister Jim Fitzpatrick said: "Some people aren't bothered what shape their five-a-day is."
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