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More parents are being offered free childcare but our columnist fears it’s a government scheme about to over promise and significantly under deliver.
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Confectioner Mars is recalling a range of its chocolate over fears packets may contain small pieces of rubber.
Train services are facing major disruption this week due to train strikes, despite a deal being agreed for workers last week.
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They enjoy mess, sugary treats and keeping a close eye on the kids before Christmas so what chaos will your elf on the shelf cause this year?
In 2022 our columnist boldly declared her dislike for Christmas Eve boxes but now she says the internet is serving up a fresh slice of festive horror.
One of the most sought-after coins, a rare 50p piece, will be among the items to go under the hammer at a Royal Mint auction next month.
Gas and electricity will cost more in January, it’s been confirmed, but what is the energy price cap and why is it behind an increase to our bills?
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Black Friday is now one of the biggest shopping events of the year but it can also encourage increases in online fraud so how can you avoid a scam?
Calls to the RSPCA about dumped pets are at record levels and the charity says abandonments are ‘spiraling’ amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.
More adults than ever still live at home so why, asks our columnist, does the UK still insist on paying a National Living Wage based on age?
Gas and electricity bills are forecast to rise for millions of homes within weeks according to the latest predictions into changing prices.
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Walkers Crisps has discontinued another flavour in its range, weeks after it emerged that Worcester Sauce packets were also disappearing from shelves.
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Millions of women will soon be able to get the contraceptive pill from their pharmacy in a change to the rules and here’s how the scheme will work:
An animal charity, which says it treated more than 40 cases of antifreeze poisoning last winter, is warning pet owners to be vigilant.
Train drivers’ union Aslef has announced six strike dates for December with the walkouts expected to disrupt the build-up to Christmas.
Experts say they now believe children should get a chickenpox vaccine on the NHS and here’s why:
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After road-testing 20mph, low-traffic neighbourhoods our columnist declares it calmer but questions if it’s enough to encourage children out to play?
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Courier giant Evri says it’s investing £46million ahead of Christmas as Ofcom reveals it is fining Royal Mail for not hitting its delivery targets.
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The UK’s native hazel dormouse is undergoing a ‘catastrophic’ decline in numbers prompting calls for it to now be declared endangered.
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Nestlé has announced it is scrapping a bar which has been on our shop shelves for the last 64 years.
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