Obesity’s ills spell fatter bills

As Britons lose the battle of the bulge, insurance firms are set to charge overweight people even higher life premiums. Jamie Felix weighs up a trend that can already add over £3,000 to the cost of insuring a mortgage.

Mens sana in corpore sano

Are you really living ethically if you reach for the pills every time you get a cold? On the advice of his auditors, Leo tries to maintain a healthy lifestyle without the aid of pharmaceuticals - but changes his position fast when his daughter falls ill.

Fat tax on burgers proposed

Burgers, cheese, crisps and whole milk could be hit by a 'fat tax' under Downing Street proposals to tackle obesity.