How to live the Good Life without giving up the rat race

Extreme downshifting to escape the modern world can end in disillusion. The solution lies with communities that offer a halfway house

Painkillers at £8.50 per pack are a bitter pill to swallow

Medication I was given on discharge from hospital using private healthcare was charged at many times the high street price

Call for German-style system to reduce ‘shocking’ discrimination, particularly against women in casual work in UK

New research shows women still earn 18% less than men – with the disparity widening markedly after having children. Share your experiences

Citizens Advice records nearly 60% rise in women reporting maternity leave issues including roles being changed and hours reduced

A good night’s kip can boost your productivity – and mean you earn more money. So how can you make sure you’re getting enough sleep?

Holiday season has brought a rise in the number of unofficial sites charging unnecessary fees for Esta permits and EHIC cards

Controversial proposal would result in families using some of children’s inheritance as parents live longer

More than half of recent promotions at UK supermarkets offered deals on junk food, sweets and fizzy drinks

As a student from a low-income background, I relied on my grant. Now we risk becoming a country in which only the privileged can go to university