Author - Lauren Abbott

What is Stealth Omicron and why are scientists watching it so closely?

New Omicron variant BA.2, thought to be more contagious than the current strain, is being investigated by scientists worldwide and here's why:

6 ways to ask for a pay rise in 2022

6 ways to ask for a pay rise in 2022

With the cost of living soaring how is it best to raise the subject of a pay rise so that you can take home a little more money each month?

New 50p Jubilee coin to enter circulation and here's how to get one

21 January 2022

New 50p Jubilee coin to enter circulation and here's how to get one

21 January 2022

A new 50p coin to celebrate The Queen's Platinum Jubilee is to enter circulation and here's how you can get your hands on one.

The Highway Code changes that will give cyclists priority over drivers

20 January 2022

The Highway Code changes that will give cyclists priority over drivers

20 January 2022

All you need to know about changes to the Highway Code that will give cyclists and pedestrians priority over drivers from the end of this month.

Meningitis B cases rising sharply among teens

19 January 2022

Meningitis B cases rising sharply among teens

19 January 2022

Meningitis B cases are rising sharply with health officials warning numbers among teenagers are exceeding pre-pandemic levels.

Morrisons cuts sick pay for unvaccinated staff

Morrisons cuts sick pay for unvaccinated staff

Morrisons has become the first supermarket to make cuts to sick pay for unjabbed staff who have to isolate after being exposed to Covid.

Cost of living to 'devastate' the poorest families

Cost of living to 'devastate' the poorest families

A charity is demanding emergency payments to help families stay afloat as energy bill rises, it says, threaten to send more into deep poverty.

Calls to make electric vehicle charging points more accessible

Calls to make electric vehicle charging points more accessible

Heavy cables and poor lighting are among the problems people can encounter with EV charging points, claim disability charities and the AA.

Young people are the most lonely in society says charity

Young people are the most lonely in society says charity

Young people are the most lonely in society, says a charity, which is using 'Blue Monday' to encourage people to check on others this month.

Further changes to self-isolation rules from today

Further changes to self-isolation rules from today

For the second time in a month the self-isolation rules in England are changing.

Changes to Covid rules announced today

Changes to Covid rules announced today

The self-isolation period in England is being reduced and travel to France is resuming - here's all you need to know about the new Covid rule changes.

Supermarkets recall food over salmonella fears

Supermarkets recall food over salmonella fears

Aldi, Asda and Morrisons are among supermarkets recalling a number of items over fears they may contain salmonella - read the full list.

Met Office warns of freezing fog

Met Office warns of freezing fog

Freezing fog could make driving conditions difficult in the next few days and across the weekend with sub-zero temperatures also on the way.

Sixty years of The Rolling Stones depicted in 12 new stamps

Sixty years of The Rolling Stones depicted in 12 new stamps

The Rolling Stones are to become only the fourth band in history to have their own stamps, being released to mark the group's 60th anniversary.

Major changes to Covid testing from today

Major changes to Covid testing from today

There are big changes to testing rules for asymptomatic Covid patients from today - here's all you need to know.

Do you have a recipe fit for The Queen?

Do you have a recipe fit for The Queen?

The search is on for a Platinum Pudding that can be served at this year's Jubilee celebrations, with Dame Mary Berry among the competition judges.

100,000 workers to begin daily covid tests

100,000 workers to begin daily covid tests