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Q My kids say their packed lunches are boring. Do you have any tips for cheap ways to improve them? A Consider keeping a selection of different types of bread in your freezer, such as pittas and bagel

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It’s not only far cheaper than buying bottled water but is far safer to drink, say researchers writing in the BMJ Global Health. Tap water is subject to “rigorous quality and safety standards” and doe

From paracetamol and indigestion tablets, it’s easy to spend a fortune keeping ourselves healthy. Research shows 92% of us take over-the-counter medicines to treat minor ailments in the UK**. So, it m