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The government has today announced that any child who parents receive Universal Credit will be able to claim free shool meals from September 2026. This will mean that an additional 500,000 more pupils will be eligible adding to the 2.1million children who currently receive free school meals. Soil Association Head of Food Policy Rob Percival said: “This is good news for the hundreds of thousands of families across England who struggle every day to access and afford sufficient food. Free School Meals provide a nutritional safety net and can help tackle inequalities, and this move will ensure more children receive…

A recent study from the University of Edinburgh has sparked debate over the health impacts of sunbed use, suggesting that moderate UV exposure, including from sunbeds, may be linked to lower mortality rates from cancer and heart disease. The findings challenge long-standing warnings about the risks associated with sunbed use and have been welcomed by industry representatives who advocate for a reassessment of public health messaging on the issue. Study Highlights Potential Health Benefits of UV Exposure The University of Edinburgh’s study, which examines the effects of ultraviolet (UV) exposure on health, has revealed that responsible sunbed use could have…