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This is how long people who abuse pets could go to jail for under tougher laws

This is how long people who abuse pets could go to jail for under tougher laws

People found guilty of the worst cases of animal cruelty could go to jail for a lot longer under new laws proposed in England and Wales. At the moment the maximum term somebody can be jailed for if found guilty of the crime is six months. However, if a new parliamentary bill proposed by Environment […]

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EE fined £100,000 for spamming customers without marketing texts

EE fined £100,000 for spamming customers without marketing texts

The mobile network EE has been fined £100,000 by the Information Commissioner (ICO) after it broke rules about spam texts. The company was wrapped on the knuckles by the regulator for breaching rules which stop organisations bombarding customers with emails and texts. EE was fined after texts, sent in early 2018, encouraged customers to use […]

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Britain’s Royal Family: How much does it cost the taxpayer each year?

Britain’s Royal Family: How much does it cost the taxpayer each year?

Today it emerged that £2.4m of taxpayer-funded costs was used to pay for renovations on the home of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Frogmore Cottage in Windsor was converted into a single residence from five separate houses ahead of the couple moving in April before the birth of their son Archie. The royal accounts […]

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These are the most expensive holiday rip-offs – and how they can be avoided

These are the most expensive holiday rip-offs – and how they can be avoided

Holidaying abroad is an expensive business – and even after paying for travel and accommodation you’ve still got to think of your spending money. While paying for food and excursions is part and parcel of most holidays, there are some extra costs that continue to crop up. According to holiday price comparison website, TravelSupermarket, these […]

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Throw the ultimate summer BBQ with a slush puppie machine

Throw the ultimate summer BBQ with a slush puppie machine

If you grew up drinking slush puppies, listen up – you can now buy your very own slush puppy machine. Get ready to throw the ultimate BBQ bash, with temperatures set to soar, with this retro slushy drinks making machine. Where to buy it? Amazon is selling the original machine for £49.99 with free delivery. […]

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Want to lose weight? Drinking coffee can help your body burn calories, new study says

Want to lose weight? Drinking coffee can help your body burn calories, new study says

Do you rely on your morning cup of coffee to wake you up? Or maybe an afternoon caffeine boost to get you through the day? Well here’s some good news: according to a new study, drinking a cup of coffee can help you lose weight. What does the study say – and what is ‘brown […]

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New laws will be introduced to protect allergy sufferers following teenager’s death

New laws will be introduced to protect allergy sufferers following teenager’s death

Natasha Ednan-Laperouse. Food allergy sufferers are due to be protected under a new law introduced. Photo: Family Handout/PA Wire A new bill designed to protect allergy sufferers is to be introduced, following the death of a teenager in 2016. Known as “Natasha’s Law”, the bill will require all food manufacturers to clearly label every single […]

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This is why boys should be getting the HPV vaccine

This is why boys should be getting the HPV vaccine

New research has indicated that vaccinating boys against human papillomavirus (HPV) could cut the rates of men with cancers related to the virus in the long run. Over the course of a two-year study of 235 patients in Scotland with head and neck cancer, HPV was found in 60 per cent of cases. What did […]

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You could get up to £150 to pay for your child’s school uniform – here’s how to apply for the grant

You could get up to £150 to pay for your child’s school uniform – here’s how to apply for the grant

Thousands of parents may be eligible to apply for a one-off discount to help cover back to school costs from this Sunday (30 June), as applications for the School Uniform Grant open. Parents in England, Wales and Scotland could be eligible for the discount, which offers up to £150 off your child’s expenses for the […]

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A deadly flu epidemic could strike UK this winter after Australia battles early outbreak – here’s how to stay safe

A deadly flu epidemic could strike UK this winter after Australia battles early outbreak – here’s how to stay safe

A flu epidemic could strike the UK this winter after Australia battles an early outbreak of the virus, health experts have warned. The latest figures show there have been nearly 94,000 confirmed cases of flu in Australia so far this year, compared with just 12,000 in total in 2018. Of those cases, 147 people have […]

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