The biggest lie the rich ever told? That money can’t buy you happiness

New studies confirm that having more money can improve our wellbeing. So much for the story powerful people have always tried to push

Legal & General’s claim delays are adding to my trauma after brain surgery

Statutory sick pay is ending, and I fear it is looking for a reason not to pay income protection

Ditch gym fees: the best ways to get fit at no (or little) cost

From free parkruns to YouTube videos or apps, you can get active without having to spend much

UK workers face return to 2006 real-term wages in ‘highly challenging’ 2023

PwC predicts increase in divorces, slide in house prices and drop in happiness index

‘It’s hard not to get caught in the act’: meet the people who help total strangers

Charitable donations peak in December, but what about the rest of the year? Sally Howard meets the people dedicated to random acts of kindness – and learns why giving anonymously is even better for you

New parents in the UK: what challenges are you facing?

We’rd like to hear from new mothers and fathers in the UK who are facing challenges, such as financial worries, health concerns or a lack of support

Ransomware group starts publishing Medibank data as company warns customers to be vigilant for scammers

Hundreds of names, addresses, birthdates and Medicare details posted under ‘good list’ and ‘naughty list’ headings

UK universities call for maintenance loan uplift amid students’ financial woes

Russell Group says rise in hardship funding also needed as survey shows average maintenance loan falls £439 short each month

Not just about the money: pioneering study reveals best and worst jobs in UK

‘Full earnings’ account for wellbeing as well as financial reward – and make income gap look even worse

How turning the heat off this winter could damage your health

A survey found 70% of UK adults are planning to heat their homes less, as energy prices soar. But what could be the effect?