77 m. ago Experts say 'profound tragedy' as up to 43.2pc to be obese in UK

It has been called a 'monumental failure' as the number of obese children and adults is soaring

Politics

9 h. ago More than half of adults worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050 – report

Analysis forecasts a third of young people will also be overweight or obese, in ‘unparalleled’ threat to healthMore than half of adults and a third of children and young people worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050, posing an “unparalleled threat” of early death, disease and enormous strain on healthcare systems, a report warns.Global failures in the response to the growing obesity crisis over the past three decades have led to a staggering increase in the numbers affected, according to the analysis published in the Lancet. Continue reading...

Politics

10 h. ago Obesity in children under 14 set to rise by more than half by 2050, shocking research suggests

Experts said the global picture represents a ‘profound tragedy and a monumental societal failure’

Events

21 h. ago Check for unclaimed cash or bill discounts before household costs increase next month

Energy bills, Council Tax, streaming services and the TV licence are set to rise in April.

Economics

26 h. ago Warning issued to homeowners with curtains – as they could increase your energy bill

With the energy price cap set to rise in April, interior design experts share a simple tweak people could make to heat their rooms better and use energy more efficiently

Events

5 d. ago Motorists charging cars on their driveways to pay more from April 1

The price to charge your car at home is set to rise

Transport

5 d. ago Martin Lewis: energy price cap advice from Money Saving Expert ahead of new April 2025 Ofgem increase

Energy bills are set to rise again - but there’s still time to lock in a cheaper deal 📈

Economics

6 d. ago The six household bills that are set to go up in 'awful' April as cash

Six household bills are set to rise in 'awful April' as Brits feeling the pinch will have to face sky-high costs.

Economics

6 d. ago Martin Lewis warns UK consumers as energy price cap set to rise by 6.4% in April

Martin Lewis has weighed in on today’s announcement that the energy price cap will rise by 6.4% as he explained how this increase could charge consumers on default tariffs for each unit of energy will affect them.

Events

6 d. ago Amazon faux fur throw with 21% off that's 'luxurious and warm' as energy price cap rises

With the energy cap set to rise you might be thinking about how to stay warm and Amazon have dropped the price of this faux fur throw

Events

6 d. ago What are the cheapest energy deals as price cap set to rise in April?

Here are the cheapest energy deals as bills are set to rise again this April

Economics

6 d. ago Full list of cars set to 'double' as VED costs rise in April

Cars with higher emissions are amongst those being targeted.

Politics

6 d. ago Ofgem energy price cap: 5 expert tips to beat the new UK cap increase in April 2025 from a money

Energy bills are set to rise again in April - what it means for your wallet and how to save 💸

Economics

6 d. ago Use our energy bills calculator to find out what yours will be after the Ofgem price cap increase

Energy bills for all are set to rise unless you can reduce the amount of gas or electricity you consume. The calculator in this article will help you work out how much more you will be paying

Economics

7 d. ago Energy bills set to rise by average of £111 to £1,849 a year from April

Latest hike in prices blamed on higher wholesale energy prices by regulator Ofgem

Economics

7 d. ago Energy bills set to rise by average of £111 a year from April

Latest hike in prices blamed on higher wholesale prices

Economics

7 d. ago Breast cancer diagnoses and deaths expected to surge worldwide, says WHO

Cases in UK set to rise by 21% and deaths by 42%, while globally one in 20 women will be diagnosed with diseaseBreast cancer diagnoses and deaths are projected to surge worldwide by 2050, the World Health Organization’s cancer agency has said, with cases in the UK to rise by 21% and deaths by 42%.Globally, one in 20 women will be diagnosed with the disease in their lifetime, with cases up 38% and deaths up 68% over the next 25 years, according to an analysis by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Continue reading...

Events

7 d. ago Breast cancer cases and deaths set to rise dramatically by 2050, data suggests

The International Agency for Research on Cancer said one in 20 women globally will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.

Events

1 week ago Scots families risk being plunged into poverty over council tax debt

EXCLUSIVE: The Aberlour charity warned Scotland was in "the grip of a debt and child poverty crisis" at a time council tax bills are set to rise above inflation.

Economics

1 week ago Fife Council Budget: councillors vote for 8.2% Council Tax rise

Fifers are facing an 8.2% Council Tax rise after Fife Council set its budget today.

Politics