An exclusive London private members’ club, frequented by the Princess of Wales and her family, has been engulfed in controversy after two members were accused of "inappropriate behaviour". The Hurlingham Club in Fulham has reprimanded the two people, one of whom made "inappropriate comments of a sexual nature" in the sauna. The Daily Mail reported the other member exhibited unspecified "inappropriate behaviour" which resulted in an outright ban. The club, with a 20-year waiting list and a £1,400 annual fee, has sent out an email reminding members of their responsibilities.
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Tea break
Britons are facing tea shortages due to shipping disruptions in the Red Sea. Sainsbury's has warned customers that ongoing supply problems could affect the availability of black tea. Andrew Opie, director of food and sustainability at the British Retail Consortium, said that the problems are "temporary" and that the impact on consumers is expected to be "minimal". The disruption stems from recent Red Sea violence, prompting shipping route diversions, adding 10 to 14 days to shipment times.
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