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David Beckham to be first solo male cover star for Elle magazine

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

David Beckham is moving into territory usually held by his wife Victoria – as the first solo male cover star for a women’s magazine.

Campaign for Self-Esteem Programme launches

Monday, April 2nd, 2012

Lowered self-esteem among today’s girls and young women could, by 2050, be costing the nation 14% of our female managers in UK businesses.

INTERVIEW: Kate Giles, founder of Crewroom – kit supplier to Oxford and Cambridge rowers at this weekend’s Boat Race

Sunday, April 1st, 2012

Kate Giles, founder of Crewroom, says business is like cooking; ‘It’s best not to overcomplicate it’.

Women encouraged to get cycling

Friday, March 30th, 2012

Women are being encouraged to get on their bikes and enjoy the outdoors this summer. The Cycletta Series is aiming to motivate thousands of women to get cycling during the Olympic year.

Just in time for Easter – Chocolate may “help keep you slim”

Thursday, March 29th, 2012

Far from piling on the pounds, a study has made a discovery every chocolate lover has been waiting for, a chocolate habit can help keep you slim.

Children pass infections to parents

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012

Eight in 10 parents have been struck down by an illness caught from their children, according to a survey. Mothers are the worst affected, with 84% having caught a cold from their child, while half have caught a cough and 13% have contracted an eye infection.

Officials’ response to implants scare questioned

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012

Action by the Government and a health regulator to communicate with women over the PIP breast implants scandal was “inadequate”, MPs said today.

Employment Law: Sickness absence

Tuesday, March 27th, 2012

Disciplining a member of staff who has been told by an occupational therapist to stay home to recover from chicken pox is not a good idea.