18 h. ago More than half of Brits are skipping their lunch breaks as they're 'too busy or feel guilty'

A study of 2,000 full-time employees found only 36% take their lunch break every day, with 13% admitting it is often as little as once a week

Politics

19 h. ago Busy Brits often miss lunch breaks, feeling guilty and overwhelmed, survey finds

A study of 2,000 full-time employees found only 36% take their lunch break every day, with 13% admitting it is often as little as once a week

Politics

19 h. ago Tragic schoolboy said 'I didn't come to school to fight' minutes before he was stabbed to death by fellow pupil on their lunch break, court hears

Harvey Willgoose, 15, was knifed in the heart during the school lunchbreak by a 15-year-old boy, who then told teachers: 'You know I can't control it.'

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45 h. ago Boy stabbed in school was ‘lifeless and covered in blood’, teenager tells jury

A 15-year-old boy is on trial for the murder of Harvey Willgoose, who was stabbed during a lunch break at All Saints Catholic High School, Sheffield.

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50 h. ago Sole survivor of Erin Patterson's deadly mushroom lunch breaks his silence with eight

The local church pastor, who spent weeks in hospital recovering from the lunch that killed his wife and in-laws posted a message on a noticeboard outside Korumburra Baptist Church.

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4 d. ago ‘Wake up curious about the world!’ Readers’ tips for regaining your sense of adventure

From slow travel and sea swims to backpacking and axe-throwing, here’s how to get bolder as well as olderAs we get older, many of us feel like we lose our sense of adventure. Busy lives can leave us feeling exhausted, while increasing responsibilities leave little room for more intrepid pursuits.But maintaining an adventurous perspective is one of the best ways to keep life exciting. With this in mind, we asked readers to share their tips for reigniting a sense of adventure. Here are 10 of the best suggestions: Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Harvey Willgoose's best friend told police after schoolboy's death that his killer, 15, was 'always carrying a weapon'

Harvey Willgoose, 15, suffered fatal injuries when another pupil stabbed him on their lunch break at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield on February 3.

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6 d. ago Barrister who is set to defend 'Starmer fire bomber' is fined after being caught drinking brandy in his car during a lunch break... of a trial

Dominic Charles D'Souza will represent one of the men charged over suspected arson attacks on the Prime Minister's properties this year. But he has been fined £3,000 for 'professional misconduct'.

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6 d. ago Harvey Willgoose told teacher 'as if anyone's going to stab me' just an hour before fellow schoolboy, 15, knifed him to death, court told

Harvey Willgoose, 15, suffered fatal injuries when another pupil attacked him on their lunch break at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield on February 3.

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7 d. ago Ditch the crowds and visit this Spanish beauty with flights for only £27

British tourists have been urged to skip some of Europe's top destinations this summer in favour of underrated hidden gems.

Economics

8 d. ago Frittata, ‘egg and chips’ and a bean feast: Sami Tamimi’s brunch recipes from Palestine

An adaptable and satisfying bean and tomato feast, a moreish frittata packed with herbs and veg, and a Palestinian take on egg and chipsWhat better way to welcome the weekend than with the smell and sound of herb-loaded ijeh frying? This is a thick, delicious frittata-like mixture of courgettes, leeks, peas, herbs and eggs, and in Palestine it’s often made with finely chopped onions, too. I always keep a couple of tins of ful (fava beans) in my pantry for those times when I crave a quick and satisfying late breakfast or weekend lunch. When simple toast and butter won’t do the trick and I’m in need of something more substantial and savoury, that’s when fava beans come to the rescue. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Harvey Willgoose stab death caught on school CCTV as pupils fled in panic

Footage played to the jury shows 15-year-old schoolboy Harvey Willgoose being stabbed as lunch break started at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield

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8 d. ago Teenager stabbed to death by fellow pupil at school 'after Snapchat dispute'

Harvey Willgoose died after being stabbed in the heart during his lunch break on February 3.

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8 d. ago Chilling six words of alleged teen killer after schoolboy stabbed on lunch break

A jury was shown harrowing footage of the deadly stabbing at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield on February 3, which resulted in the tragic death of 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose

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8 d. ago Boy stabbed fellow student in the heart during school lunch break, jury told

Harvey Willgoose, 15, died after he was stabbed with a hunting knife at All Saints Catholic High School on February 3.

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1 week ago Hero who stopped phone snatcher in his tracks with fearsome body check reveals why he stepped in

Alex, originally from New Zealand , was on his lunch break from work when he said he first spotted a cyclist that he described as looking 'slightly off'.

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2 w. ago Breaking Bread, Building Bridges: Eid Lunch unites Dunfermline community

In an age where genuine connection can feel out of reach and community like a fading ideal, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is creating space to revive both — through shared stories, heartfelt conversations, and good food.

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2 w. ago Fury as French woman slams London meal deal culture and ‘rat race’ lunches

The TikTok creator, known by her handle @alizeecharet, shared a video suggesting that workers in the UK could benefit from taking more substantial lunch breaks

Economics

3 w. ago Third of Brits are skipping SPF on this crucial body part as expert warns 'do not ignore'

We might think we're covering every area with SPF but it turns out we're overlooking one key body part

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3 w. ago Wild CCTV footage captures brazen 'gangland' shooting at kebab shop

At the time of the shooting the street was bustling with people on their lunch breaks and heading to the nearby train station

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