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Millions of workers weeks away from ‘record’ pay rise

Millions of workers weeks away from ‘record’ pay rise

11 March 2024

Millions of workers will earn more money per hour when changes to the National Living Wage come into force and here’s how the new scheme will work:

Mini eggs choking warning issued to parents ahead of Easter

Mini eggs choking warning issued to parents ahead of Easter

11 March 2024

Parents are being reminded not to give chocolate mini eggs to small children this Easter – with the Cadbury's treat coming with a minimum age warning.

Thousands in Kent at risk from ‘silent killer’

Thousands in Kent at risk from ‘silent killer’

11 March 2024

People over the age of 40 are being asked to come forward for a simple test amid fears thousands are living with undiagnosed high blood pressure.

What questions should you ask when buying a puppy?

What questions should you ask when buying a puppy?

08 March 2024

With Crufts hitting TV screens – and many puppies born in spring – vets are sharing the questions those thinking of buying a dog this year should ask.

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Scout hut, church and youth centre among 20 venues for MMR catch-up clinics

Scout hut, church and youth centre among 20 venues for MMR catch-up clinics

07 March 2024

A church and scout hut are among the venues hosting MMR catch-up clinics in Kent as officials try and encourage those not vaccinated to come forward.

McDonald’s to hand out free Mr Men books for World Book Day

McDonald’s to hand out free Mr Men books for World Book Day

07 March 2024

McDonald’s is giving away free books for World Book Day after research found one in five small children still don’t have a book to call their own.

9 Cadbury bars we’ve loved and lost as chocolatier celebrates 200 years

9 Cadbury bars we’ve loved and lost as chocolatier celebrates 200 years

04 March 2024

As Cadbury celebrates its 200th birthday we take a look back at some of the popular bars we’ve loved and lost over the years.

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The 12 World Book Day books you could choose with your £1 token

The 12 World Book Day books you could choose with your £1 token

04 March 2024

World Book Day celebrations take place this week but which special 2024 books might your children wish to swap their £1 book tokens for?

Emotional NHS ads to target parents over measles danger

Emotional NHS ads to target parents over measles danger

04 March 2024

With measles cases still rising, adverts will be broadcast across TV, radio and the internet appealing to parents to get their children vaccinated.

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New 50p coin to mark 200 years of the RNLI

New 50p coin to mark 200 years of the RNLI

04 March 2024

The Royal Mint has unveiled a new commemorative coin to honour 200 years of life-saving service by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

Royal Mail to increase stamp prices again

Royal Mail to increase stamp prices again

01 March 2024

Royal Mail is to increase the price of a first and second class stamp as it finds ways to address fewer people sending letters.

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Cash bonuses for dentists begin to tackle appointment shortages

Cash bonuses for dentists begin to tackle appointment shortages

01 March 2024

Dentists will be offered extra cash from this month to see new NHS patients so how will the new scheme help those struggling to get an appointment?

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Secondary National Offer Day: What can you do if you didn’t get your chosen school?

Secondary National Offer Day: What can you do if you didn’t get your chosen school?

01 March 2024

Parents are finding out which secondary school their child has been given for September but what can you do if you didn’t get your place of choice?

School fines for absences to increase in attendance crackdown

School fines for absences to increase in attendance crackdown

29 February 2024

Parents face higher fines for taking their children out of school without permission as the government steps up its crackdown on attendance.

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Virgin Media and O2 customers face huge price rises or ‘exorbitant’ exit fees

Virgin Media and O2 customers face huge price rises or ‘exorbitant’ exit fees

28 February 2024

Virgin Media O2 customers face a ‘lose-lose choice’ between huge bill increases in April or ‘exorbitant’ exit fees warns consumer group Which?

MOD confirms national events to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

MOD confirms national events to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

27 February 2024

The 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings takes place in June and the government has begun to unveil plans for national events to commemorate it.

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AA demands tax cut for car insurance as premium costs soar

AA demands tax cut for car insurance as premium costs soar

27 February 2024

Cash-strapped drivers need support from the Chancellor in next week’s budget, says the AA, which has put forward the policies it says would help.

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Wham! fans face online queues as George Michael coin goes on sale

Wham! fans face online queues as George Michael coin goes on sale

26 February 2024

Fans of George Michael and Wham! are clamouring to get their hands on specially-released coins celebrating the singer that are on sale this week.

NHS issues 999 plea as five-day strike by junior doctors begins

NHS issues 999 plea as five-day strike by junior doctors begins

24 February 2024

People seeking medical treatment are being urged to choose NHS services ‘appropriately’ as around half of all NHS doctors begin a five-day strike.

Typical energy bill to drop by £238 a year in April

Typical energy bill to drop by £238 a year in April

23 February 2024

Energy bills, says regulator Ofgem, will fall in April with a change in the price cap – saving the average domestic customer more than £200 a year.

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