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Government expected to scrap tax on women’s sanitary products in budget

The tampon tax will finally be scrapped from the start of next year, the Chancellor is expected to announce in next week’s budget.

It’s a cause for celebration for Laura Coryton and her 300,000 supporters, who have campaigned tirelessly since Laura started her change.org petition in 2014.

Laura was able to celebrate a milestone in 2015 when the Government agreed to divert...

Pregnant woman talking with a friend at home

Why the support of other mums can really help new mums cope

Experienced mums supporting pregnant and new mums is a great way to help them, say Netmums https://www.netmums.com and NCT https://www.nct.org.uk

Having a baby can be the most joyful experience of your life. Quickly followed, in some cases, by the most lonely, scary and bewildering experience.

And while some mums or mums-to-be may never feel the negative side of parenting,...

What self isolation means and its possible impact on your rights and pay

Up until a week ago many of us had probably never heard the term ‘self-isolation’. Today, however, not a day goes by without us being aware of people who have been asked or chosen to isolate themselves in order to try and minimise the spread of the Coronavirus.

What impact does this have on workers’ rights and pay? Nicole Rogers, Solicitor at DAS Law https://www.das.co.uk https://www...

Worrying number of people delay going to the doctors

A recent survey revealed that a worrying number of people in the UK would put off going to the doctors for reasons such as being embarrassed or not having enough time. Even when experiencing Jaundice, a life threatening condition, only 61% of people would go to the GP.

The survey showed that that 27% of people are too embarrassed to go to the doctors with 31% worrying what the doctor...

Eating a Mediterranean diet may improve symptoms of depression

A therapy app is encouraging users to reduce the risk of depression, which affects 300 million people worldwide, by changing their eating habits to a diet high in fruits, vegetables, fish, olive oil, nuts and seeds - and low in sugar and saturated fat. Based on the latest clinical psychology and nutrition research, the Flow app helps users to understand, treat and reduce the risk of...

What is hypnobirthing? Kate says it was hugely powerful

Pregnancy is supposed to be one of the most exciting times in life, but what’s not so great though? The morning sickness that famously comes along with it.

Around 8 out of every 10 women experience sickness during pregnancy – and it can occur any time of day with debilitating effects for some women.

Most notably, the Duchess of Cambridge suffered from hyperemesis gravidarum...

As Gwyneth Paltrow and Julia Louis-Dreyfus open up, four other celebs on postnatal depression

Postnatal depression is rarely spoken about, which is surprising considering the NHS says it affects more than one in 10 women within a year of giving birth.

However, an increasing number of famous mothers speaking out about the baby blues is helping smash the stigma around it. Gwyneth Paltrow and Julia Louis-Dreyfus are the latest to open up about their experiences in a discussion...

Eight signs you desperately need a holiday

Holidays are fun and relaxing at any time of the year, but some breaks feel more necessary than others.

If you’re getting a little too angry about strangers standing on the wrong side of the escalator, flatmates that don’t replace the toilet roll or frustrating cliffhangers at the end of TV shows, then it’s probably time to take a breather somewhere sunny and remote.

Here...

Six per cent of people who have had long distance relationships have never met their partner in person

Six per cent of people who have had long distance relationships have never met their partner in person, according to new research

A survey from YouGov, on behalf of ParcelHero, the international courier services specialist, found that 40% of people in the UK have had a long-distance relationship. The most common reason was people living in separate locations when they met (40%)....

The nine emotional stages of pulling a sickie

You might just fancy an extra day at home to sleep, put a wash on, or catch up on your Netflix viewing, but for some, pulling a sickie is less about opting for a a duvet day, and more about considering their job “too painful” to go in.

According to IT company Insight – who based their findings on a Kantar survey of 1,250 working adults – 8.6 million people rang in sick in 2019,...