Limiting sugar before the age of two could cut risk of dementia, study suggests
Denying sugar to children before the age of two could cut their risk of dementia in later life. There are…
Satellite pictures reveal huge impact of ‘exceptional’ UK drought and heatwaves
The UK is experiencing its second drought in two years as very low rainfall and high temperatures take a toll…
Harrods chef gets £4k payout after being sacked for leaving lobster and scallops out
A sous chef at Tom Kerridge’s Harrods Fish and Chips restaurant has won a £4,000 payout for wrongful dismissal after…
How does adult social care in England work? The system explained as Andy Burnham promises to deliver ‘urgent’ reforms
Prime minister Andy Burnham has made much of his pledge to reform the adult social care system in England, having…
How hot London could get in fourth heatwave of summer
Temperatures in London are set to soar to as high as 34C this week as the country braces for its…
Woman who turned 105 hopes to celebrate next birthday with ‘a good strong whisky’
A centenarian has marked her 105th birthday in remarkable style by receiving 105 cards from across the globe. Mary Davidson…
More than 33 million illicit cigarettes seized from UK shops in major crackdown
More than 33 million illicit cigarettes have been confiscated from retail outlets across the UK over the past year, Trading…
What is causing the rise of Neets? Data and trends behind youth unemployment as Andy Burnham addresses rising problem
The recent rise in young people not in education, employment or training – Neets – has been driven by a…
Mapped: Where in the UK are temperatures set to hit 34C?
Parts of southern England are set to bask in a fourth heatwave this week, with temperatures set to reach highs…
Number of UK millionaires falls to lowest level since 2008 financial crisis
The number of millionaires residing in the UK fell last year to the lowest level since 2008, it has emerged.…