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UK bans junk food ads targeting children

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.

NHS list: When to keep your child off school

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.

NHS: How to tell if your cough is Covid or flu

Struggling to tell Covid and flu apart this winter? NHS guidance explains the key symptom differences, including a crucial clue in your cough. Learn the signs and when to seek help.

US expat's UK culture shock over pillow sizes

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.

Teen's 'rugby injury' limp was fatal bone cancer

Emma Cleal urges parents to trust their instincts after her son Frank, 13, died from osteosarcoma. His only symptom was an unexplained limp initially dismissed as a sports injury.

90s school shoe ritual sparks UK nostalgia debate

A dad's memory of changing into 'pumps' for school has sparked a wave of 80s and 90s nostalgia, revealing the UK's regional names for classic PE shoes. Join the conversation and share your memory!

2025 on track to be UK's hottest year ever

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.

UK bans junk food TV ads before 9pm watershed

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.

Family finds travelling world cheaper than UK rent

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.

Key Covid symptom that's not flu or cold

Discover the distinctive symptom that helps differentiate Covid-19 from flu and common colds. Learn to identify key signs and when to seek medical attention.

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