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War crimes alert as food runs out in besieged Sudan city

War crimes alert as food runs out in besieged Sudan city

Satellite images show how Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) is flouting international law by intentionally targeting civilians in the besieged city of el-Fasher - actions that should be …

Watchdog vows Botox crackdown after BBC exposé

Watchdog vows Botox crackdown after BBC exposé

The pharmacists' watchdog has promised to investigate and 'take action' after the BBC exposed illegal and potentially harmful practices in the aesthetic Botox industry. Under UK law, Botox can only be …

We were not treated as parents, Covid inquiry told

We were not treated as parents, Covid inquiry told

A mother of premature twins has told the Covid inquiry she did not feel like she was treated as a parent after giving birth in the early stages of the pandemic. Tamsin Mullen said she was kept in a si …

What are the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage and how much are they worth?

What are the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage and how much are they worth?

Wages rose for three and a half million low-paid workers on 1 April, when the new rates for the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage took effect. The pay rates are set by the government ever …

What is chickenpox and how can I get my child vaccinated?

What is chickenpox and how can I get my child vaccinated?

Young children in the UK will soon be offered a free chickenpox vaccine on the NHS. It will be added to the list of standard childhood vaccinations from January 2026, and there will be a catch-up prog …

Why are disposable vapes being banned and how harmful is vaping?

Why are disposable vapes being banned and how harmful is vaping?

From Sunday, it will be illegal for businesses to sell or supply disposable vapes. The government hopes the ban will reduce environmental damage caused by the devices and help cut the number of childr …