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Those with the learning disability were more than two and a half times as likely to suffer a food intolerance suggesting a link

20p levy in Sheffield leisure centres saw number of children reaching for sugary drinks plummet

A leading dating app is set to remove its swiping function after new research revealed 68 per cent of Brits aged 18-30 think it’s a shallow way of connecting with people online. Badoo has announced it is set to replace swiping with a new live stream feature this summer as a trial run. The move is to cater for millennials who want more “real” experiences after research showed many are choosing to speak on the phone instead messaging and choosing...

Brits work their way through as many as 29 different stages before finally purchasing an item of clothing online, with free delivery, reviews and money off vouchers considered first. A poll of 2,000 adults revealed the process of finding something you like and then buying it involves an hour and 20 minutes of mulling things over and getting the opinions of two other people. Shoppers will also watch videos of celebrities or models wearing the items to see how it...

The high street tech giant is among the most complained about companies on one of the country's most popular consumer watchdog websites - where almost daily somebody moans about unexpected charges.

You can never be too careful when it comes to protecting your business. Especially if you’ve opened up in a busy city like London. Investing in security should be a top priority right from the start. If you have a store, you’ve probably already invested a good amount of money into renting or buying it, renovating, and furnishing it. You must not neglect to secure your investment properly. Unfortunately, security is often overlooked as an unnecessary and unwanted expense, if...

Money worries have topped a poll of the biggest stress triggers in the UK, leading to breakouts of skin complaints. Young adults aged 18-34, saddled with student debt, are more than twice as likely to suffer from problem skin as a result of financial anxiety, compared to older generations. And according to the poll of 2,000 adults, more than 14.5 years of bad skin in a lifetime is now the norm. The study was conducted by skincare brand Garnier PureActive,...

Social media companies need to act now to protect children after Barnardo’s reveals more than two thirds of 12-year-olds in London have posted live videos on apps and websites meant for older children and adults. A survey by YouGov for Barnardo’s found that 69% of  12-year-olds living in the capital and more than one-in-four children aged 10 (27%) have admitted live streaming content over the internet. Almost one third of 10 to 16 year-old Londoners (30%) say they or a friend have regretted posting live content on apps and websites, UK-wide research for...