Britain’s favourite pie has been revealed – but it may not be the one you’d expect

Based on internet searches for the types of pies Brits want to buy or make , the cottage pie - made with beef, onions, carrots and topped with mashed potato - comfortably beat fish pie into second place. According to data compiled ahead of the British Pie Week, which begins on March 6, a total of 74,000 Brits searched for cottage pie on the web every month, making it the clear leader in the pie stakes.

Britain’s favourite pie has been revealed – but it may not be the one you’d expect

Based on internet searches for the types of pies Brits want to buy or make , the cottage pie - made with beef, onions, carrots and topped with mashed potato - comfortably beat fish pie into second place. According to data compiled ahead of the British Pie Week, which begins on March 6, a total of 74,000 Brits searched for cottage pie on the web every month, making it the clear leader in the pie stakes.

Eating 10 fruit and veg portions a day ‘gives best protection against disease’

Eating 10 portions of fruit and vegetables every day could significantly reduce a person's risk of heart disease and cancer, a new study has found. While eating the recommended five a day still helps reduce disease risk, the highest benefits are seen when people consume 10 portions, researchers found Eating 10 portions of fruit and vegetables every day could significantly reduce a person's risk of heart disease and cancer, a new study has found.