Author - Lauren Abbott

Homes urged to cash-in energy help as millions sits unclaimed

More than £100 million in help to pay gas and electric bills has not yet been claimed by households but are you among those missing out?

Supermarkets begin rationing fruit and veg...and here's what you can buy

Supermarkets begin rationing fruit and veg...and here's what you can buy

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

Norovirus cases among over 65s at their highest in a decade

Norovirus cases among over 65s at their highest in a decade

The number of people ill with sickness and diarrhoea infection norovirus are at record levels but it's older people who are being severely affected.

Salad shortages lead to empty shelves at supermarkets

Salad shortages lead to empty shelves at supermarkets

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

'If Thatcher was the milk snatcher isn't Khan's free school meals plan spot on?'

'If Thatcher was the milk snatcher isn't Khan's free school meals plan spot on?'

If we were outraged when Thatcher abolished free milk surely Sadiq Khan's plan to give pupils free school meals is right, asks Lauren Abbott.

Cost of HRT to be slashed for women

Cost of HRT to be slashed for women

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 to hit shelves of third supermarket with new limited edition flavour

Prime to hit shelves of third supermarket with new limited edition flavour

Sainsbury's is to join Aldi and Asda in selling viral drink Prime with its first sales this week set to include a new limited edition flavour.

500 people sought for King's coronation awards

500 people sought for King's coronation awards

Exceptional volunteers are being sought by the royal family for new Coronation Champions Awards and here's how to nominate someone you know.

Prime Energy: Can children buy new viral caffeine drink?

16 February 2023

Prime Energy: Can children 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?

'Covid home learning made teens think school wasn't important'

'Covid home learning made teens think school wasn't important'

Home teaching gave teenagers the impression their learning could take a back seat, now they've developed an attitude to match, writes Lauren Abbott.

15 baby names popular for 100 years

15 baby names popular for 100 years

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

Warning over fake quake appeals as DEC launches disaster fund

Warning over fake quake appeals as DEC launches disaster fund

An appeal is being started by the Disasters Emergency Committee to help victims of the Turkey-Syria earthquakes but there's a warning for UK donors.

Last chance for adults under 50 to get Covid booster

Last chance for adults under 50 to get Covid booster

Adults under the age of 50 have just days left to claim a free Covid-19 booster jab before the NHS will withdraw its offer.

When can I leave my child home alone?

When can I leave my child home alone?

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

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

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

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

King's stamp unveiled by Royal Mail

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

February half term travel warning as strikes loom

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

'Future Queen's glitzy baby photo campaign ignores ugly reality'

'Future Queen's glitzy baby photo campaign ignores ugly reality'