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England cold-weather alert issued for 'severe' ice and snow

02 March 2023
England cold-weather alert issued for 'severe' ice and snow

England cold-weather alert issued for 'severe' ice and snow

02 March 2023

A cold-weather alert has been issued for England with forecasters warning that bitter temperatures with severe ice and snow could be on the way.


'Use water wisely' plea after driest February in 30 years

02 March 2023
'Use water wisely' plea after driest February in 30 years

'Use water wisely' plea after driest February in 30 years

02 March 2023

Households should continue to use water carefully, says the Environment Agency, after England saw the driest February for 30 years.


Royal Mail releases final stamps with Queen's silhouette

28 February 2023
Royal Mail releases final stamps with Queen's silhouette

Royal Mail releases final stamps with Queen's silhouette

28 February 2023

The final special stamps to include Queen Elizabeth's silhouette have been unveiled as new collections prepare to carry a portrait of King Charles.


Boots recalls multivitamins range and issues 'do not eat' warning

23 February 2023
Boots recalls multivitamins range and issues 'do not eat' warning

Boots recalls multivitamins range and issues 'do not eat' warning

23 February 2023

Multivitamins which were sold by Boots are being recalled because of undeclared ingredients, the Food Standards Agency is warning.


Supermarkets begin rationing fruit and veg

22 February 2023
Supermarkets begin rationing fruit and veg

Supermarkets begin rationing fruit and veg

22 February 2023

Supermarkets have started to ration some fresh produce as fruit and vegetable shortages, caused by bad weather in Europe, hit shoppers.


Why there are empty fruit-and-veg shelves at supermarkets

21 February 2023
Why there are empty fruit-and-veg shelves at supermarkets

Why there are empty fruit-and-veg shelves at supermarkets

21 February 2023

A shortage of some fruit and vegetables, including peppers and tomatoes, is being caused by problems in Europe say retail experts.

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Cost of HRT prescriptions to be slashed

21 February 2023
Cost of HRT prescriptions to be slashed

Cost of HRT prescriptions to be slashed

21 February 2023

Women prescribed HRT for the menopause are to be saved hundreds of pounds each year under a new prescription deal announced for their medication.


Prime Energy: Will children be able buy new viral caffeine drink?

16 February 2023
Prime Energy: Will children be able buy new viral caffeine drink?

Prime Energy: Will children be able buy new viral caffeine drink?

16 February 2023

Prime Energy containing very high levels of caffeine is coming to shops in the UK – so what does the law say about who will be able to buy it?


15 baby names popular for 100 years

15 February 2023
15 baby names popular for 100 years

15 baby names popular for 100 years

15 February 2023

Baby names which have remained consistently popular with new parents throughout the last century have been revealed.


'At what age can I leave my child home alone?'

09 February 2023
'At what age can I leave my child home alone?'

'At what age can I leave my child home alone?'

09 February 2023

It's a question many parents may be asking themselves during the school holidays – but what's the official advice?

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Event which caused Beast from the East 'likely' warns Met Office

09 February 2023
Event which caused Beast from the East 'likely' warns Met Office

Event which caused Beast from the East 'likely' warns Met Office

09 February 2023

A major weather event, which led to prolonged Arctic conditions and record snowfall in 2018, is likely to happen later this month says the Met Office.


King's stamp unveiled by Royal Mail

09 February 2023
King's stamp unveiled by Royal Mail

King's stamp unveiled by Royal Mail

09 February 2023

Royal Mail has unveiled the first stamps featuring King Charles III which will go on sale later this spring.


February half-term travel warning as strikes loom

07 February 2023
February half-term travel warning as strikes loom

February half-term travel warning as strikes loom

07 February 2023

Half-term travellers are being told to expect disruption as cross-Channel Border Force staff and Spanish air traffic controllers prepare to strike.


Two million homes to get £200 help with heating bills from this week

06 February 2023
Two million homes to get £200 help with heating bills from this week

Two million homes to get £200 help with heating bills from this week

06 February 2023

Two million homes are to get an extra £200 in help to cover the cost of winter heating bills and the money will start arriving from this week.


'Hi Mum' WhatsApp scam replaced with new message

01 February 2023
'Hi Mum' WhatsApp scam replaced with new message

'Hi Mum' WhatsApp scam replaced with new message

01 February 2023

The 'Hi Mum' WhatsApp scam cost victims more than £1.5-million last year – and there are now reports fraudsters are back with a new trick message.


The benefits and cost-of-living help available in February

01 February 2023
The benefits and cost-of-living help available in February

The benefits and cost-of-living help available in February

01 February 2023

With another winter month bringing high energy bills and costly outgoings, here's what help is available in February and support on the horizon.


Why free-range eggs will disappear from supermarket shelves

01 February 2023
Why free-range eggs will disappear from supermarket shelves

Why free-range eggs will disappear from supermarket shelves

01 February 2023

Eggs labelled as free-range are to begin disappearing from supermarket shelves as the industry responds to bird flu rules keeping hens undercover.


What will it cost to get a new British passport as prices change?

30 January 2023
What will it cost to get a new British passport as prices change?

What will it cost to get a new British passport as prices change?

30 January 2023

The price of a new British passport is increasing this week with the Home Office upping the cost of documents for both adults and children.


Jobseekers urged to watch out for these 7 signs of a scam

26 January 2023
Jobseekers urged to watch out for these 7 signs of a scam

Jobseekers urged to watch out for these 7 signs of a scam

26 January 2023

The number of people looking for new jobs rockets in January and February but so do fake adverts, says the government, which has shared some advice.


Why a rare polar vortex could trigger a big freeze next month

25 January 2023
Why a rare polar vortex could trigger a big freeze next month

Why a rare polar vortex could trigger a big freeze next month

25 January 2023

We could be in for a cold weather blasting from the Arctic in February.


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