Six Affordable UK Country House Hotels with Spas
Beat the January blues with our pick of six charming UK country house hotels, each featuring a spa and rooms for under £160 per night. Perfect for a post-festive reset.
Beat the January blues with our pick of six charming UK country house hotels, each featuring a spa and rooms for under £160 per night. Perfect for a post-festive reset.
The NHS has issued essential guidance for parents on 18 common childhood illnesses, detailing when children should stay home from school. Stay informed to protect your child's health and their classmates.
Cambridge scientist Dr Giles Yeo explains how over 1,000 genes influence appetite and weight. Discover why willpower isn't the full story and what you can control.
Novo Nordisk launches daily Wegovy weight-loss pill in the US. The UK regulator could approve it this year, offering a needle-free alternative. Discover the pricing and market impact.
New UK rules ban junk food ads online and pre-9pm on TV to protect children. With obesity rates twice as high in deprived areas, this is a vital step for public health and tackling inequality. Read more.
New UK rules ban junk food ads online and pre-watershed on TV to protect children. Experts warn obesity rates are twice as high in deprived areas, deepening inequality.
A Cambridge professor reveals a common gene mutation makes people feel constantly hungry, hindering weight loss. Discover the science and why new drugs offer hope.
Cambridge scientist Dr Giles Yeo reveals how over 1,000 genes influence appetite and weight loss. Discover why willpower isn't the full story and what you can control.
The NHS has issued vital advice on which childhood illnesses require keeping your child home from school. Learn the full list of symptoms and guidelines to protect your child and others.
The NHS has released crucial guidance on which childhood illnesses require keeping your child off school. Learn the full list of symptoms and conditions, from high temperatures to chickenpox, to protect your family and others.
A landmark UK ban on HFSS food and drink adverts before 9pm on TV and online is now in effect. The government aims to prevent 20,000 childhood obesity cases.
New restrictions on junk food ads begin today, but a poll reveals 49% of Brits want the government to go further. Campaigners call for a ban on outdoor advertising to tackle child obesity.
New UK rules ban junk food ads on TV before 9pm and online entirely. The government aims to cut child obesity, but critics question the move's effectiveness. Read the full story.
A landmark UK ban on TV and online ads for HFSS foods like sugary cereals and pizza is now in force. The government says it will prevent 20,000 childhood obesity cases. Read the full story.
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
Juan Pedro Franco, once weighing 92 stone, has died from a kidney infection in Mexico aged 41. Read the full story on his health struggles and global obesity crisis.
Major UK supermarkets face new restrictions on HFSS product promotions. Learn how the ban on multibuy deals aims to tackle childhood obesity and what it means for shoppers.
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
Despite low poll ratings, Keir Starmer's government has delivered major policy wins in 2025 on childcare, minimum wage, and renters' rights. Discover the untold story.
A landmark UK ban on TV ads for unhealthy food before 9pm comes into force. Discover how this new regulation aims to protect children and shape public health policy.
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
The government unveils its long-awaited child poverty strategy, pledging to scrap the two-child benefit cap and improve housing. Critics argue the plan lacks ambitious, binding targets for real change.
New research suggests the smell of fatty foods like bacon during pregnancy could predispose children to obesity. Learn about the study's findings and the implications for maternal nutrition.
HMRC urges UK families to claim up to £897 per child in backdated Child Benefit. Learn eligibility, rates, and how to claim via the official app before the deadline.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves ends the two-child benefit cap, freeing £150m for Scotland to tackle child poverty. Discover the Budget's impact on families and new funding.
As a new sugar tax targets pre-packaged milkshakes and lattes, we investigate the health impact of your daily coffee habit. Discover the facts and rethink your drink.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces extending the sugar tax to milkshakes, aiming to cut child obesity and tooth decay. A key step in Labour's child health strategy.
New research reveals that infant feeding, sleep, and play habits established by two months old can predict higher BMI by six months, setting the stage for lifelong health risks. Learn how to build healthier routines.