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The Prime Minister updated Britons “on the steps we are taking to combat coronavirus”....

Boris Johnson’s letter to the UK in full

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis joined their great-grandmother The Queen and other...

George, Charlotte and Louis join the Queen and Royal Family in NHS tribute

The Clap For Carers campaign salute is set for Thursday at 8pm A national...

Clap For Carers – tonight at 8pm

The coronavirus shutdown could mean bulging waistlines with most of the nation’s favourite sports...

Life on the inside: 10 tips to keep fit during the lockdown
Key points as Boris Johnson orders lockdown

The Prime Minister has laid out a series of measures placing the UK on...

Quiz: Can you identify these US states by their outlines?

You’d be forgiven for feeling that US states get far too much attention. They...

In need of a good book? Here’s what to read next

If you’ve suddenly found yourself with a bit more time on your hands, now’s...

Royals share messages amid ‘difficult time’ on Mother’s Day

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have shared a poignant message on Mother’s Day,...

In Pictures: Through the years with forces’ sweetheart Dame Vera

Dame Vera Lynn, who won the hearts of the nation during the Second World...

How to celebrate Mother’s Day remotely with your mum

From football fixtures to Eurovision, most of life is currently cancelled, but with a...

How to prevent dementia – according to a brain surgeon

There’s nothing we can do about the biggest risk factor for developing dementia –...

Why making an ‘actual’ phone call is good for your mental health

Texting, WhatsApp, messenger, video chat, Instagram stories… the ways we can communicate in 2020...

Is it safe to go to the gym during the coronavirus pandemic?

If sweating through a few dozen burpees has become part of your daily routine,...

Travel guidance for countries affected by coronavirus

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected thousands of people across the world as the...

Over-70s will be asked to self-isolate for up to four months

Elderly people will be asked to self-isolate for up to four months, as the...

Confused about pensions? Here’s what you need to know

Confused about your pension and how much you should be saving? Here are some...

Why batch cooking is your stockpiling secret weapon

Preparing for self-isolation means whipping up some home-made food. People around the world are...

10 easy ways to be more sustainable at home

With so much emphasis on helping the planet, sustainability is a hot topic –...

International Women’s Day: 6 inspiring scientists from history you should know

The big name, super famous scientists from history tend to be overwhelmingly male. Sure,...

6 reasons to take vitamin C (even if it can’t beat coronavirus)

Many of us will reach for the vitamin C if we’ve caught a cold,...

Are we harming garden wildlife with plastics, toxic food and bad design?

Many gardeners are often thinking about how to attract more creatures to their plot...

Joanna Trollope at 76: ‘I don’t worry about getting older – so far’

Bestselling novelist Joanna Trollope has a knack for having her finger on the pulse...

15 of the world’s best nature photos

Forest bathing, outdoor wellness, ecotherapy – whatever you want to call it, nature is...

4 key things about storm and flood damage insurance claims

Insurance firms are working hard to help repair the devastation caused by the extreme...

11 surprising ways to cook with Marmite

You’ve got your classics: cheese and Marmite on toast, Marmite and lashings of butter...

Worried about getting older? How to embrace ageing positively

When it comes to getting older, we’re bombarded with negative messages daily – and...

How pancakes and crepes are eaten around the world

Sugar and lemon pancakes are an absolute classic – all that crunchy granulated sugar...

Daffodil displays to visit this spring – and how to grow them

A host of golden daffodils will be in bloom this spring in gardens nationwide...

Eating a big breakfast will ‘burn more calories’

New research is adding to what we already know: you should eat breakfast like...

Blood cancer symptoms everybody needs to know

Every 20 minutes, someone in the UK is diagnosed with a form of blood...

Sharon Osbourne debuts new grey hair: How you can make the transition

Sharon Osbourne has taken the plunge and dyed her hair a natural silver-white colour,...

Stunning summer bulbs to plant in spring

If you are one of those people who missed putting in your spring bulbs...

What should you do with your e-waste?

Practically every household has an odds and ends drawer, bursting with cables, stuffed with...

Are Valentine’s bouquets bad for the environment?

A big bunch of red roses is, for many people, the ultimate Valentine’s Day...

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