Wednesday 22nd May 2013

UK

Childcare costs scheme 'will help parents'

Parents will be able to claim back up to £1,200 a year in childcare costs under a new system.

Fast broadband on islands

Plans for superfast broadband on the Isles of Scilly could boost tourism.
Binge drinkers 'unaware'

Most drinkers are unaware that they are consuming far more alcohol than is good for them, says expert.
Shoppers shun frozen burgers

Shoppers are steering clear of frozen burgers following the horsemeat scandal.
Fuel prices hit rural drivers

Record fuel prices could affect motorists in rural areas where the cost is higher than in cities.
Millions face poison threat

Millions of people are at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning even though they think they might be safe.
British PM visits Amritsar

British PM David Cameron expresses his condolences for the 1919 massacre at Amritsar in India.
Bionic legs for wounded

Injured soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan are to be fitted with cutting-edge artificial limbs.
Shoppers urged to buy local

Food producers are encouraging shoppers to buy local produce as fears over the horsemeat scandal continue to grow.
Daily aspirin prevents cancer

A small daily dose of aspirin could prevent and possibly treat cancer. says a new study.

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