Coronavirus lockdown caused sharp increase of insomnia in UK

Rise in worry-related sleep was particularly pronounced among mothers, research finds

Frustrated companies fume at Boris Johnson’s England lockdown U-turn

Coronavirus: beauty salons and casinos among businesses hit by last-minute change

‘I ran out of excuses’: lockdown raises the bar for UK ultrarunners

As rest of UK slowed down, serious runners used the time to train harder and smash records

‘Dad’s a dictator, anything goes with Mum’: how masks and distancing rules are dividing Britain

What do you do when your loved ones flout the law – or nag you about going out? As lockdown eases, attitudes to Covid-19 seem more polarised than ever

UK set to bring in strict new junk food rules including pre-9pm ad ban

Measures expected to go beyond curbs on advertising to include in-store restriction

UK plans to boost cycling and walking under threat, say campaigners

YouGov survey for BikeIsBest finds 77% support changes despite protests by pro-motoring groups

The psychological toll of coronavirus in Britain – a visual guide

From anxiety to grief, our charts illustrate five areas of mental strain faced by people across the country

Children’s sleep severely affected by impact of coronavirus, say experts

Warning as anxiety and lack of routine lead to rise in inquiries at clinics

Are breathing techniques good for your health?

The market is flooded with books and classes claiming ‘breathwork’ can help with mental health, sleep and even Covid-19. But experts are not convinced

‘I’m more successful online’: personal trainers adapt to lockdown routine

Reopening of gyms in England comes after many trainers have worked out a new business model