How to make big savings on your insurance bill
In tough times the temptation to cancel insurance to reduce expenses is high, but Esther Shaw explains how to save money and stay covered
Swine flu could bring UK to a halt, Whitehall told
Fears raised as more than a third of Britain's businesses have no response plans for dealing with the pandemic
Swine flu plan to allow 14-day sick leave without doctor’s note
Government says contingency plan to extend self-certification for limited period will only be implemented 'if absolutely needed'
How lottery dream can turn deadly
New study shows lottery win can lead to a king-size drink and drug problem
If you only do one thing this week … go outside
Don't let the credit crunch stifle your desire for a dose of the great outdoors. A brisk walk is a lot more stimulating than a coffee, and healthier too, says Giles Morris
The big bounce: why Britain’s going mad for trampolines
Stuart Jeffries: Trampolining improves posture, muscle tone, coordination and balance, and increases energy levels
High salt levels found in pub meals
Some main courses have more than half the recommended daily allowance, according to analysis
If you only do one thing this week … avoid the mid-afternoon slump
It's halfway between lunchtime and teatime and you're running out of steam. Sandra Haurant has some tips on how to get through the rest of the afternoon
Working families: Stuck in the middle
As the 'sandwich generation' juggles the demands of children and elderly parents, Cath Janes says more firms should be aiming to appear on the Top Employers for Working Families list
Spud you don’t like
Young people are turning away from the humble potato as a staple and putting UK's £1bn market at risk