Cost of raising a child in UK soars to £249,000
New research shows the cost of raising a child to 18 has surged to £249,000, with childcare and teen years being the most expensive. Discover the full breakdown and expert analysis.
New research shows the cost of raising a child to 18 has surged to £249,000, with childcare and teen years being the most expensive. Discover the full breakdown and expert analysis.
A major UK trial is investigating if metformin, a cheap diabetes medication, can stop the growth of deadly abdominal aortic aneurysms, offering new hope to thousands of patients.
A doctor reveals the morning routine that drastically raises heart attack risk, unrelated to food or stress. Learn the simple, lifesaving change you can make today.
Reggie Davison, 4, from West Yorkshire, beat a life-threatening medulloblastoma after initial symptoms were dismissed. Read his family's incredible story of survival and hope.
Jack Syder-Mills from Norwich will run six consecutive half marathons starting New Year's Eve to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research, inspired by his sister's diagnosis. Support his challenge.
Hazel Holmes appeals for information after her husband John, 80, died from asbestos-related cancer. The former engineer worked at UK power stations in the 1970s. Can you help?
Twenty-two brave souls in Llangadog braved freezing waters for an annual charity swim for Parkinson's UK, raising over £1,400. Read about their heart-warming community effort.
Avi Krishnan, 13 from Pinner, sees the world in shades of grey due to achromatopsia. His family supports Fight for Sight's Christmas appeal to fund sight loss research and gene therapy trials.
The NHS is launching a major trial of a new blood-cleaning device, Dialive, for acute-on-chronic liver failure. Starting early next year, it offers new hope for gravely ill patients.
Adenovirus is causing a global spike in illness with eight key symptoms. Experts warn it is highly contagious and currently untreatable. Learn the signs and when to seek help.
Analysis reveals York has the UK's priciest energy bills at £1,181 a year. Expert tips on cutting costs and improving home insulation this winter.
José Maria from Redhill honours son Chevy's memory by fundraising for the Brain Tumour Research Christmas Appeal. He aims to change the 1% funding statistic and find a cure.
A rescue cat named Batman gets a new lease on life after major surgery for a rare bone condition at Charter Vets in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Discover his incredible journey from a scrap car to recovery.
A coroner ruled Michael Newton unlawfully killed his wife Heather, who had Huntington's disease, before dying by suicide. The couple were found at their Poole home.
Peter Andre shares an emotional update on his mother Thea's declining health from Parkinson's and dementia, fearing it could be her last Christmas. Read his touching tribute.
Harriet Trewhitt, 21, had half her tongue removed due to cancer. Rebuilt with arm skin, her forearm tattoo now sits inside her mouth. She backs Cancer Research UK's vital funding drive.
A Somerset charity supporting families with rare genetic condition PCD receives a vital £1,500 boost from David Wilson Redrow South West. Discover how the donation will help.
Singer and guitarist Joe Ely has died at 78 from complications of Lewy body dementia and Parkinson's. The Texas legend toured with The Clash and The Rolling Stones. Read the full tribute.
The Autumn Budget's extended income tax threshold freeze until 2031 is a 'stealth tax' costing workers up to £4,420. Discover the generational split and financial impact.
A Birmingham mother went into labour just hours after learning her two-year-old had leukaemia. Now four, Connie is set to ring the bell ending treatment after joining a pioneering clinical trial. Read her family's inspiring story.
Varden Callaghan, 8, from Bromley, completed the Santa in the City 5km run with his family after beating a brain tumour. They raised over £2,000 for Brain Tumour Research's vital Christmas appeal.
Katie Price's family are 'very worried' as the star admits vaping addiction, sharing a chilling lung X-ray. Concerns are heightened by her mother Amy's terminal lung condition. Read more.
Hayley Foster, 36, living with osteogenesis imperfecta, adopted daughter Shirley and became a foster carer. She urges others with 'a spare bedroom and love' to consider fostering.
A Dudley family is grieving for baby Wilfred Wormington, who died unexpectedly aged eight months after battling a rare bowel condition. A fundraiser aims to support his funeral and his siblings' Christmas.
Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Carney reveals her lifelong struggle with Scheuermann's disease, a spinal condition that impacted her football career. Discover her inspiring story of resilience.
New CIPD research reveals the seven roles most likely to be replaced by AI next year. Discover which jobs are at risk and why a national upskilling drive is crucial.
A Sheffield NHS team has won a national nursing award for creating a personalised follow-up service for women with a rare pregnancy-related cancer, focusing on holistic patient support.
Discover if your surname hints at royal ancestry. DNA testing is revealing surprising links to historic dynasties for thousands. Could you be related to the Royal Family?
I'm A Celebrity's Jack Osbourne is tackling gruelling trials while managing multiple sclerosis, which has cost him 60% vision in one eye. Discover his inspiring journey.
A Nestlé brand manager reveals the consumer-driven process behind Quality Street's chocolate mix and why axing a sweet causes 'outrage'. Discover the years of planning behind new flavours.