Worry, be happy
Alex Singleton: Despite what the government is trying to tell us, striving for a better future is what makes humans happy. Wealth doesn't
What’s in a name?
Are branded drugs worth the extra cash? Lucy Atkins finds out whether generic alternatives can do the same job for less
Health of nations
Kate Sheppard: Our measures of wellbeing fail to account for income inequality, environmental degradation and poor quality of life. It's time for a change.
Let them eat sourdough bread, olives and sun-dried tomatoes
Lynsey Hanley: Shopping habits may have changed but also reflect huge differences in health and income
Smoothies pour into cost of living basket
Latest national statistics reflect changing attitude to food as Britons abandon the ready meal
Fruit smoothies in, ready meals out
Annual inflation shopping basket shakeup reflects growing 'café culture' with muffins and smoothies making a first appearance
Supermarkets recall salmon over contamination
Supermarkets forced to withdraw about 50 products amid fears they may have be contaminated with diesel
Off the menu
Full list of recalled fish products issued by the Food Standards Agency
Get in shape without losing too many pounds
That new year gym membership need not be as expensive as you think, writes Gareth Rubin
Is accident cover just a waste of money?
Insurance: As Barclays launches a sales push, Sam Dunn looks at all policies and whether consumers are better off steering clear of them