Selfridges’ raw milk dispenser ‘contravenes food hygiene regulations’
The Food Standards Agency says raw milk can only be sold to consumers directly from the farm at which it was produced
Private healthcare market criticised over lack of competition
OFT says patients are not given enough information about costs, with additional fees for PMI policyholders a particular concern
Charities for Christmas #3: Joanne Bingley Memorial Foundation
We are profiling a number of charities for readers who have time or money they would like to donate, or are seeking help in those areas. Today it's the turn of post-natal depression group the Joanne (Joe) Bingley Memorial Foundation
Winter fuel alarm prompts Leeds ‘die-in’ outside Harvey Nicks
Protest highlights serious concern - and helps prompt over-60s who don't need that £200 to give it to those who do
Who needs a cot or a pram when you’re bringing up a baby?
Buying minimum child kit makes for a happier and healthier baby, says one couple
Ease the pain if you cannot work with an income protection plan
Survey shows more than half of workers say they couldn't survive financially for more than three months on statutory sick pay
Life expectancy shows a growing north-south divide
Men in London can live up to 14 years longer than their Glaswegian counterparts, according to ONS figures, putting the latter on a par with life expectancy in Albania and Palestine
McDonald’s calorie counts count for nothing
The fast food chain will display dietary information as part of a wider drive to inform consumers about the foods they eat. But isn't this just for show, asks Mark King
NHS plans will mean putting wealthy first, says doctors’ leader
Hospitals will be forced to treat wealthy foreigners to raise cash, rather than treat poor patients, says BMA's Hamish Meldrum
Is a dental hygienist necessary every time I go for a check-up?
A sceptical reader has so far resisted their dentist's attempts to book them in with a hygienist