Mars still kosher
British Jews have been given the green light to continue eating chocolate manufactured by Masterfoods despite the recent announcement that whey containing animal rennet is now being used in products including Mars, Snickers and Bounty. read more
Hacks oppose boycott
Journalists from all faiths and backgrounds are signing petitions for the National Union of Journalists to scrap a planned boycott of Israeli goods. Both those working at the BBC and ITN have raised their concern over the boycott vote. read more
Klass act for charity
I'm A Celebrity star Myleene Klass has become a patron of the Jewish founded drugs charity Drugsline. Along with her fiancé Graham Quinn, the pop singer turned classical ivory tinkler will be supporting the work of the east London-based organisation. read more
M & S drop Ferry
Roxy Music frontman Bryan Ferry has been dropped as a model for high street retailer Marks And Spencer after he praised the German Nazi regime as “really beautiful” and “just amazing”. read more
Israel's Eurovision flop
Israel have been booted out of this year's Eurovision Song Contest after failing to qualify from the semi-final. Their song, Push The Button performed by Teapacks, was one of 28 competing for 10 remaining places in Saturday's final in Helsinki. read more
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