{"id":1050699,"date":"2026-06-26T05:35:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T05:35:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1050699\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T05:35:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T05:35:53","slug":"i-went-to-a-notorious-london-private-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1050699\/","title":{"rendered":"I went to a notorious London private school"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The wealthiest, flashiest people I\u2019ve ever met were at Mill Hill, where I went for secondary school \u2013 and I\u2019ve never encountered anything like it since. I spent my teenage years going every day to this huge campus, in a peaceful, leafy, village-like suburb of north London, with expansive, beautiful grounds and Greco-Roman architecture. In 2026, it costs \u00a310,000 a term \u2013 or \u00a318k if you\u2019re a full-time boarder.<\/p>\n<p>It hasn\u2019t got the old-school <a class=\"post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/inews-lifestyle\/went-eton-scholarship-broke-mental-health-4487454?ico=in-line_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">poshness of somewhere like Eton<\/a>, with hundreds of years of generational wealth, and it isn\u2019t especially academically selective \u2013 it ranked 43rd of London\u2019s private schools in the 2025 A-Level results, and that\u2019s a major improvement from when I was there in the early noughties. From my year, there was just one pupil who went to Oxbridge. And while the fees obviously cost a huge amount of money by any standards, it is not the most expensive school in the UK, or even in London.<\/p>\n<p>No prime minister went to Mill Hill (20 went to Eton), but alumni include Nobel prize-winning biologist Francis Crick, Denis Thatcher, actor Harry Melling (Dudley in the Harry Potter films) and Evgeny Lebedev, the British-Russian media mogul and life peer in the UK House of Lords. His dad is Russian oligarch, and former KGB officer, Alexander Lebedev.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\tShorts\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tScroll to previous short<br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/inews-theme\/assets\/images\/chevron.svg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tScroll to next short<br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/inews-theme\/assets\/images\/chevron.svg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/inews-theme\/assets\/images\/chevron.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The UK has one of the most stable\u00a0electricity grids\u00a0in the world.<\/p>\n<p>But no country\u2019s energy system is 100 per cent secure and large-scale blackouts, although rare, are possible. <\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to prepare, and what could happen, if we do have a blackout.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_295015052.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>The immediate effects <\/p>\n<p>If the UK\u2019s power went down tomorrow, these are the ways it is likely to impact you first.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u2019d get stuck in lifts, wherever you are in the lift shaft.<\/li>\n<li>Trains would be stopped as the signals depend on electricity.<\/li>\n<li>Traffic lights would stop working on the roads \u2013 leading to congestion or crashes.<\/li>\n<li>Contactless payments are likely to fail.<\/li>\n<li>Your Wi-Fi at home would stop working and communication becomes difficult.<\/li>\n<li>Fridges and freezers will turn off \u2013 unless you have a standalone generator \u2013 and food will spoil over time.<\/li>\n<li>Hospitals and water treatment works have their own backup generators so will keep going until their supply runs out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>How transport would be affected<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_295614220.jpg\" alt=\"This photograph taken on April 29, 2026 shows people charging their electric vehicles at a charging station in Kathmandu. As global fuel markets reel from the Middle East war, motorists in Nepal are increasingly turning to electric vehicles, with high demand putting a strain on dealerships. (Photo by Prakash MATHEMA \/ AFP via Getty Images) \/ TO GO WITH 'Nepal-Transport-Automobile-Energy' FOCUS\" class=\"wp-image-4396357\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>Caption: This photograph taken on April 29, 2026 shows people charging their electric vehicles at a charging station in Kathmandu. As global fuel markets reel from the Middle East war, motorists in Nepal are increasingly turning to electric vehicles, with high demand putting a strain on dealerships. (Photo by Prakash MATHEMA \/ AFP via Getty Images) \/ TO GO WITH \u2018Nepal-Transport-Automobile-Energy\u2019 FOCUS<br \/>Photographer: PRAKASH MATHEMA<br \/>Provider: AFP via Getty Images<br \/>Source: AFP<br \/>Copyright: AFP or licensors<\/p>\n<p>For EV owners that are already on the road, Professor Keith Bell, who works in electricity planning, recommends that those with an EV with reasonable charge use it as a generator, like your own store of electricity. <\/p>\n<p>In the case of the power system going down, petrol isn\u2019t a totally safe option as queues at petrol stations could be huge and places are likely to run out of fuel. <\/p>\n<p>\nThe longer term effects\n<\/p>\n<p>The longer the power takes to return the worse things are likely to get. In 2021 Storm Arwen physically damaged power lines across the UK.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"512\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_288651415.jpg\" alt=\"A conceptual, simple image of several huge chimneys in a power plant, releasing waste into the atmosphere. Beside them stands huge electric power masts.\" class=\"wp-image-4284387\" style=\"aspect-ratio:5\/4;object-fit:cover;width:204px\"  \/>Without nuclear to take the strain, that exposure to gas is costing us dear (Photo: Catherine Falls Commercial\/Getty)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"711\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_293041245_6b4f56.jpg\" alt=\"FILE PHOTO: A row of electricity pylons is seen near the Frodsham on shore wind farm in Frodsham, Britain, September 5, 2023. REUTERS\/Phil Noble\/File Photo\" class=\"wp-image-4397563\" style=\"aspect-ratio:9\/10;object-fit:cover;width:195px\"  \/>Caption: FILE PHOTO: A row of electricity pylons is seen near the Frodsham on shore wind farm in Frodsham, Britain, September 5, 2023. REUTERS\/Phil Noble\/File Photo<br \/>Photographer: Phil Noble<br \/>Provider: REUTERS<br \/>Source: REUTERS<\/p>\n<p>During the 1977 New York blackout, which lasted 25 hours, there was civil unrest, resulting in widespread looting and arson, although intense heatwaves are thought to have exacerbated the situation.<\/p>\n<p>\nThings to buy now to prepare\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1068\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_254536704.jpg\" alt=\"Great illustration of a radio tower. Perfect for business or telecommunications article. EPS and JPEG files included. Be sure to view my other business illustrations, thanks!\" class=\"wp-image-3738855\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>The Russian state-owned Sputnik news agency took over the BBC\u2019s radio frequency in Lebanon (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n<p>Battery radio<\/p>\n<p>To get updates during a power cut \u2013 a car radio can be used, but in severe weather it might be safer to stay inside.<\/p>\n<p>Bottled water<\/p>\n<p>A minimum of 2.5-3 litres of drinking water per person per day is recommended.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_272880652.jpg\" alt=\"Plastic bottle with clean water on a blue background.\" class=\"wp-image-4018864\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Caption: Plastic bottle with clean water on a blue background.<br \/>Photographer: SimpleImages<br \/>Provider: Getty Images<br \/>Source: Moment RF<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_290635426.jpg\" alt=\"TOPSHOT - A man rides his bike during a nation wide blackout in Havana on March 21, 2026. A power outage struck the entire island of Cuba on March 21, 2026, the energy ministry said, in the second nationwide blackout in less than a week as its grid struggles under a US oil blockade. (Photo by Yamil LAGE \/ AFP via Getty Images)\" class=\"wp-image-4330392\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>A Cuban rides his bike during a nation wide blackout in Havana on 21 March (Photo: Yamil Lage\/AFP\/Getty)<\/p>\n<p>Wind-up torch<\/p>\n<p>The Government recommends opting for torches over candles, for safety reasons.<\/p>\n<p>\nHow to prepare\n<\/p>\n<p>A blackout is unlikely but we should make small changes.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If possible, don\u2019t let your petrol tank run down to almost empty. Keep it over half full so you\u2019re never caught short.<\/li>\n<li>Always have a portable power bank, and spare batteries, to charge your phone and other essentials.<\/li>\n<li>As card machines could fail, keep some cash at home.<\/li>\n<li>To keep yourself distracted and entertained, keep board games and a pack of cards handy to play. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-1436073685.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:5\/4;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>Eight easy ways to stop<br \/>your child spending summer glued to their devices<\/p>\n<p>Not all screen time is bad<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote inews--shorts-card--quote-cited is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"position: relative;\">\n<p>Using screens in a way that benefits your\u00a0child\u2019s development\u00a0is key and balancing educational content and entertainment with offline activities ensures a well-rounded routine.<\/p>\n<p>DR GUMMER<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_208150198_48cf71.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>\nHow to keep your kids off screens\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_96746088.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>Outdoor activities<\/p>\n<p>For younger children, try scavenger hunts, garden games and nature walks. For older ones, hikes <br \/>and biking trips.<\/p>\n<p>Create a schedule<\/p>\n<p>Designated screen-free times helps children develop a routine that balances screen use with other activities.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"507\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_288925043.jpg\" alt=\"A man writes in a notebook\" class=\"wp-image-4289426\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Caption: Mid adult man with eyeglasses sitting on a comfortable sofa at home, thoughtfully writing notes in a small notebook while natural sunlight illuminates the room<br \/>Photographer: Milan Markovic<br \/>Provider: Getty Images<br \/>Source: E+<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_213324570.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>Family game nights<\/p>\n<p> It\u2019s an excellent way<br \/>to bond and develop critical thinking skills.<\/p>\n<p>\nHow to keep your kids off screens\n<\/p>\n<p>Creative hobbies<\/p>\n<p>Getting creative, through drawing, painting or model construction, enhances cognitive skills and offers an alternative to screens.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_190557389.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:5\/4;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_239341849.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:9\/10;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>Social interaction<\/p>\n<p>Arrange playdates or group activities with friends, or for older kids try an overnight camping trip in the garden.<\/p>\n<p>\nHow to keep your kids off screens\n<\/p>\n<p>Lead by example<\/p>\n<p>Showing that you value offline time encourages your children to do the same.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_213324612.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_268804357.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>Have a reward<\/p>\n<p>Implement a reward system where screen time is earned through positive behaviour.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Open conversations<\/p>\n<p>Discuss the importance of balancing screen time with your children so they understand the reasons behind the rules.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PRI_178236855-760x507.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>Can following a particular diet <br \/>help prevent or delay\u00a0dementia?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some studies suggest so. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These are the eight brain-boosting foods registered dietitian\u00a0Fareeha Jay <br \/>recommends people consume as part of a weekly diet\u2026<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452087_680_SEI_296927217.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>\nFoods that can cut dementia risk\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452087_975_SEI_296012501.jpg\" alt=\"A detail of cracked egg falling into the pan as woman holds egg shells in both hands.\" class=\"wp-image-4401491\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Caption: A detail of cracked egg falling into the pan as woman holds egg shells in both hands.<br \/>Photographer: SimpleImages<br \/>Provider: Getty Images<br \/>Source: Moment RF<\/p>\n<p>Eggs<\/p>\n<p>They contain several nutrients thought to\u00a0support brain health, including choline, vitamin B12 and iodine.<\/p>\n<p>Coffee<\/p>\n<p>Caffeine can reduce inflammation and <br \/>slow the degeneration <br \/>of brain cells.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452088_807_GettyImages-1196955179.jpg\" alt=\"Barista hand making cappuccino Coffee with espresso machine in cafe - stock photo\" class=\"wp-image-4256096\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Barista hand making cappuccino Coffee with espresso machine in cafe \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452089_962_SEI_166288880-1.jpg\" alt=\"Roasting Broccoli in a Pan for a Bulgur Dish\" class=\"wp-image-2524079\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Cooking fruit and vegetables (Photor: GMVozd\/Getty Images\/E+)<\/p>\n<p>Broccoli<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s packed with antioxidants and high in vitamin K, which is essentially for healthy brain cells.<\/p>\n<p>Fibre is overlooked in dementia prevention<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452090_308_SEI_278186059.jpg\" alt=\"Cookie jar, tea, wine, nuts, books, lit candles and Christmas decorations on the table. Cozy Christmas hygge at home. Selective focus.\" class=\"wp-image-4114123\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>Caption: Cookie jar, tea, wine, nuts, books, lit candles and Christmas decorations on the table. Cozy Christmas hygge at home. Selective focus.<br \/>Photographer: Jelena990<br \/>Provider: Getty Images<br \/>Source: iStockphoto<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To increase fibre intake, include wholegrains, nuts, seeds, lentils, and legumes.<\/li>\n<li>Fermented foods also support brain health by improving the gut microbiome.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\t<a class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_thumbnail post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/inews-lifestyle\/fermented-foods-how-add-into-diet-3370573?ico=in-line_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><br \/>\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452091_448_SEI_228850103.jpg\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" alt=\"\"\/><br \/>\n\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_label\">LIFESTYLE<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_min-read\">4 min read<\/p>\n<p>\nFoods that can cut dementia risk\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452091_319_SEI_133721204.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1973173\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>(Photo: Joff Lee\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Oily fish<\/p>\n<p>Your brain uses Omega-3s to build brain and nerve cells \u2013 so a diet rich in them may\u00a0slow age-related mental decline.<\/p>\n<p>Walnuts<\/p>\n<p>These improve heart health markers, which is linked to a lower risk of neurological disorders.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"507\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_274788533.jpg\" alt=\"Various Mixed Nuts Include Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Cashews, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Pecans, Pine Nuts, Pistachios, Walnuts Flat Lay on Green Background Directly Above View.\" class=\"wp-image-4050597\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Health professionals are nuts about nuts \u2013 with good reason!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452094_791_SEI_259841753.jpg\" alt=\"A handful of harvested blueberries in the Fruit and Vegetable Garden at RHS Garden Rosemoor. Image via Image via Guy Barter\" class=\"wp-image-3838024\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Supermarkets report increasing demand for blueberries (Photo: RHS\/Guy Harrop)<\/p>\n<p>Blueberries<\/p>\n<p>They contain compounds which have been shown to improve blood flow to the brain, cognitive function, and memory.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe Mind diet\n<\/p>\n<p>The diet aims to reduce\u00a0dementia risk\u00a0and the decline in brain health.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It was created in 2015 by Dr Martha Clare Morris and colleagues at Rush University Medical Centre and the Harvard Chan School of Public Health.<\/li>\n<li>It encourages vegetables, berries, nuts, whole grains, olive oil, fish, beans, and poultry.<\/li>\n<li>These foods contain nutrients that promote good brain health by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"960\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452095_192_PRI_186652517-1.jpg\" alt=\"D?sseldorf, NRW, Deutschland, Business, Arbeit, w46, Werbeagentur. Loft, modern, B?ro, Office, Stil\" class=\"wp-image-1441178\" style=\"aspect-ratio:5\/4;object-fit:cover\"  \/>The Midlife MOT is open to all and covers three key areas: work, wealth and well-being (Photo: Westend61\/Getty)<\/p>\n<p>Feeling insecure at work <br \/>in your 50s? You\u2019re not alone <\/p>\n<p>The final decades of work<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"position: relative;\">\n<p>There\u2019s this assumption about being put out to pasture\u2026 but now that we\u2019re living and working longer, we have to challenge myths around ageing and remember that over-50s are a crucial part of the workforce\u2026<\/p>\n<p>LYNDSEY SIMPSON, AUTHOR OF AGE REBELLION AND FOUNDER OF 55\/REDEFINED<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452096_456_SEI_297981060-e1779183716399.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>\nThe current situation\n<\/p>\n<p>By 2030, almost half of all employees in the UK workforce will be over 50.<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--statistic\">36%<\/p>\n<p>Now one in three workers are over 50.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Yet more than a third of those between 50 and 69 believe that their age puts them at a disadvantage when they apply for jobs.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--statistic\">37%<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0Age Without Limits\u00a0study from 2024 shows that 37 per cent of workers between 51 to 70 felt badly treated in work because of their age.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe things to do, says Simpson\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452096_459_SEI_296277591.jpg\" alt=\"Online travel booking. Teleworking. Online shopping and e-commerce.\" class=\"wp-image-4407746\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>More and more people are using AI for counselling (Photo: Oscar Wong\/Getty\/Moment RF)<\/p>\n<p>Keep learning new skills<\/p>\n<p>We need the same level of career planning in<br \/>our fifties as our twenties. It\u2019s possible to reinvent yourself again.<\/p>\n<p>Embrace technology<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s nonsense that older people can\u2019t pick up how to use new tech.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452097_810_SEI_260839808.jpg\" alt=\"John?r Bildbyr? AB +46 8 644 83 30 www.johner.se info@johner.se sales@johner.se\" class=\"wp-image-4342463\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Caption: John?r Bildbyr? AB<br \/>+46 8 644 83 30<br \/>www.johner.se<br \/>info@johner.se<br \/>sales@johner.se<br \/>Photographer: Johner Images<br \/>Provider: Getty Images\/Johner RF<br \/>Source: Johner RF<br \/>Copyright: John?r Images\/Lisa ?berg<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452098_423_SEI_297238229.jpg\" alt=\"This is a photo of a woman clutching a pink piggy bank labelled pension. See PA Feature FINANCE Pension Pots. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature FINANCE Pension Pots. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Alamy\/PA NOTE TO EDITORS: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature FINANCE Pension Pots\" class=\"wp-image-4454360\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Caption: This is a photo of a woman clutching a pink piggy bank labelled pension. See PA Feature FINANCE Pension Pots. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature FINANCE Pension Pots. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Alamy\/PA<\/p>\n<p>NOTE TO EDITORS: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature FINANCE Pension Pots<\/p>\n<p>Photographer: Alamy\/PA<br \/>Provider: Alamy\/PA<br \/>Source: PA<\/p>\n<p>Think about money<\/p>\n<p>Do you need a pay rise? Could you trade some of that money you earn, to work a bit less, and do more things you enjoy?<\/p>\n<p>\nThe things not to do\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Become full-time childcare<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Grandparenting on the horizon? If you don\u2019t want to do childcare, have the conversation early \u2013  even before a child becomes pregnant \u2013 that you plan to continue working and love your job.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"512\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452099_340_SEI_293257649.jpg\" alt=\"Indoor image of thoughtful puzzled senior woman with gray hair in glasses looking at paycheck holding head in hand, upset with high rent charge, sitting at kitchen table in front of laptop\" class=\"wp-image-4357900\" style=\"aspect-ratio:5\/4;object-fit:cover;width:204px\"  \/>Caption: Indoor image of thoughtful puzzled senior woman with gray hair in glasses looking at paycheck holding head in hand, upset with high rent charge, sitting at kitchen table in front of laptop<br \/>Photographer: shurkin_son<br \/>Provider: Getty Images<br \/>Source: iStockphoto<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"711\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452100_632_GettyImages-2153009147.jpg\" alt=\"Grandparents and granddaughter gardening together - stock photo\" class=\"wp-image-4249070\" style=\"aspect-ratio:9\/10;object-fit:cover;width:195px\"  \/>Grandparents and granddaughter gardening together \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accept redundancy too quickly<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s going to be so much harder to get back into work if you don\u2019t have a plan before you take that leap.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe things not to do\n<\/p>\n<p>Rush into retirement<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"529\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2222320919.jpg\" alt=\"Senior bed woman problem pain headache home elderly mature pain bedroom upset unhappy female caucasian adult relationship retirement old difficulty ache head sick migraine hangover sleep - stock photo\" class=\"wp-image-4304649\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>Senior bed woman problem pain headache home elderly mature pain bedroom upset unhappy female caucasian adult relationship retirement old difficulty ache head sick migraine hangover sleep \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n<p>Everybody thinks early retirement is the dream but the reality can be different. There can be loneliness, lack of purpose and a sense of invisibility.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\t<a class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_thumbnail post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/inews-lifestyle\/seven-ways-happy-healthy-retirement-experts-4418698?ico=in-line_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><br \/>\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452102_275_SEI_288636511.jpg\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" alt=\"\"\/><br \/>\n\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_label\">LIFESTYLE<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_min-read\">5 min read<\/p>\n<p>By November, UK food prices\u00a0will be 50 per cent higher than they were at the start of the\u00a0cost-of-living crisis\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>With that in mind, food editor Sophie Morris shares how she saves money on her weekly shop<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452103_823_SEI_284592606.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>\nEasy ways to save on the weekly shop\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452103_287_SEI_300167255-e1780659501415.jpg\" alt=\"NORTHWICH, ENGLAND - JULY 06: Whole chicken sit on display in a Tesco supermarket on July 06, 2022 in Northwich, England. The British Retail Consortium recently said food manufacturers and supermarkets are having to pass on some of the cost of soaring raw materials to consumers, leading to the price of basic goods throughout the UK rising at the fastest pace since September 2008. Fresh food prices increased by 6% in the year to June 2022 coupled with an increase in inflation, and fuel and energy prices to create a cost of living crisis. This is leading to millions of low-income households going without essentials items, falling behind on bills and taking on debt. (Photo by Christopher Furlong\/Getty Images)\" class=\"wp-image-4460234\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Caption: NORTHWICH, ENGLAND \u2013 JULY 06: Whole chicken sit on display in a Tesco supermarket on July 06, 2022 in Northwich, England. The British Retail Consortium recently said food manufacturers and supermarkets are having to pass on some of the cost of soaring raw materials to consumers, leading to the price of basic goods throughout the UK rising at the fastest pace since September 2008. Fresh food prices increased by 6% in the year to June 2022 coupled with an increase in inflation, and fuel and energy prices to create a cost of living crisis.  This is leading to millions of low-income households going without essentials items, falling behind on bills and taking on debt. (Photo by Christopher Furlong\/Getty Images)<br \/>Photographer: Christopher Furlong<br \/>Provider: Getty Images<br \/>Source: Getty Images Europe<\/p>\n<p>Avoid chicken breast<\/p>\n<p>Boneless chicken thighs are all meat and a much tastier product.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t plan everything<\/p>\n<p>If you plan every meal all week, there\u2019s no leeway for necessary last-minute changes of plan (or leftovers).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452104_656_GettyImages-1313143679-e1773308915370.jpg\" alt=\"Man Cooking By Woman Chopping Carrots In Kitchen - stock photo\" class=\"wp-image-4290249\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Man Cooking By Woman Chopping Carrots In Kitchen \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"507\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_298177634.jpg\" alt=\"Young woman choosing dairy products from the refrigerator in supermarket. Healthy eating and lifestyle.\" class=\"wp-image-4429976\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Governments are not all powerful when it comes to huge international forces like those increasing global food prices (Photo: Oscar Wong\/Getty Images\/Moment RF)<\/p>\n<p>Shop alone<\/p>\n<p>There are so many products that children want to fill the trolley with \u2013 all kinds of exciting eye candy.\u00a0It\u2019s cheaper to go alone.<\/p>\n<p>\nEasy ways to save on the weekly shop\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consider a vegetable box delivery<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Having a Riverford box delivery helps Morris avoid impulse buys and go to the shops <br \/>less \u2013 even though the box is pricey. \u201cIt is expensive, but of great quality\u00a0and organic\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"512\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452107_270_SEI_287693018.jpg\" alt=\"A woman choose vegetables in the supermarket\" class=\"wp-image-4272403\" style=\"aspect-ratio:5\/4;object-fit:cover;width:204px\"  \/>Milk and potatoes prices are expected to increases sharply later this year, say supply chain experts (Photo: Kate Wieser\/Getty)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"711\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452108_992_GettyImages-1480141875.jpg\" alt=\"Low carb, FODMAP diet food background with vegetables, fruits, smoked salmon, chicken fillet, greens, nuts, olives. Menu for healthy eating . - stock photo\" class=\"wp-image-4275460\" style=\"aspect-ratio:9\/10;object-fit:cover;width:195px\"  \/>Low carb, FODMAP diet food background with vegetables, fruits, smoked salmon, chicken fillet, greens, nuts, olives. Menu for healthy eating . \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Track your spending<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t need to be an elaborate spreadsheet but without some kind of metric, it\u2019s impossible to spot where you<br \/>can or must make cutbacks.<\/p>\n<p>\nEasy ways to save on the weekly shop\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452109_311_SEI_89568901.jpg\" alt=\"Loyalty schemes not only give you points that can be spent, but often discount prices too (Photo: Reuters)\" class=\"wp-image-2542757\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>The supermarket loyalty schemes vary in their generosity (Photo: Paul Childs\/Reuters)<\/p>\n<p>Look for yellow stickers<\/p>\n<p>You can save plenty <br \/>over a year by never buying branded products at full price.<\/p>\n<p>Take stock<\/p>\n<p>Do a quick cupboard stocktake. You might find you already have three jars of one thing. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452109_877_GettyImages-2203788438.jpg\" alt=\"Mid-Adult Couple Calculating Their Finances On The Laptop In The Kitchen - stock photo\" class=\"wp-image-4333638\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Mid-Adult Couple Calculating Their Finances On The Laptop In The Kitchen \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"510\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_273318581.jpg\" alt=\"dieting woman sneaking a biscuit treat from the cookie jar\" class=\"wp-image-4027145\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>\u201cSoft restrictions\u201d aren\u2019t infallible; we can always make the effort to get a ladder and get the biscuit tin down from the highest shelf (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n<p>Avoid packaged snacks<\/p>\n<p>Packing fruit, biscuits, and nuts etc into a Tupperware to take out is more cost effective than buying tiny packaged portions.<\/p>\n<p>\nEasy ways to save on the weekly shop\n<\/p>\n<p>Be wary of DIY treats<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFaking\u201d a takeaway at home can sound like a cheaper option, but if it\u2019s something you don\u2019t usually cook \u2013 that needs new ingredients \u2013 it could work out pricier.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"507\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_295915123.jpg\" alt=\"A cooked piece of battered and fried cod in a fish and chips takeaway in London, UK, on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The government has been criticized for waiting until the election of a new Conservative leader before announcing new policies to help families and businesses survive an exceptional rise in global energy prices. Photographer: Betty Laura Zapata\/Bloomberg via Getty Images\" class=\"wp-image-4399288\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Whatever you buy, buy British if you can. That will help boost fishermen\u2019s finances (Photo: Betty Laura Zapata\/Getty)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452113_390_SEI_300167346.jpg\" alt=\"A customer looks at packages of chilled chicken cuts in a part-empty refrigerated display unit at a Lidl supermarket store in Walthamstow, west London, on September 21, 2021. (Photo by Tolga Akmen \/ AFP) (Photo by TOLGA AKMEN\/AFP via Getty Images)\" class=\"wp-image-4460236\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Caption: A customer looks at packages of chilled chicken cuts in a part-empty refrigerated display unit at a Lidl supermarket store in Walthamstow, west London, on September 21, 2021. (Photo by Tolga Akmen \/ AFP) (Photo by TOLGA AKMEN\/AFP via Getty Images)<br \/>Photographer: TOLGA AKMEN<br \/>Provider: AFP via Getty Images<br \/>Source: AFP<br \/>Copyright: AFP or licensors<\/p>\n<p>Do you need it now?<\/p>\n<p>Returning a few things to the shelves that you won\u2019t need in the near future can save you a healthy amount.<\/p>\n<p>Skip a shop<\/p>\n<p>Every time you make do with what\u2019s at home, <br \/>you save big.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"534\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_296036180.jpg\" alt=\"Shopping for food in a modern supermarket\" class=\"wp-image-4402403\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Supermarkets will find ways of holding down the price of the basics, and try to make their money on the fancy lines (Photo: Roy James Shakespeare\/Getty)<\/p>\n<p>\nEasy ways to save on <br \/>the weekly shop\n<\/p>\n<p>Try a week or a month of shopping local, <br \/>and you might be surprised at the results, <br \/>in terms of cost and other benefits like supporting local businesses, and <br \/>avoiding car journeys and traffic.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452117_100_SEI_294911266.jpg\" alt=\"Supermarket, Adult, Market - Retail Space, Seniors,\" class=\"wp-image-4384078\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>Defenders of the triple Lock point to the fact pensioners are often asset-rich and income-poor. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list inews--shorts-card--list--tick\">\n<li>Go shopping when you\u2019re not in a huge rush so you can make relaxed and informed decisions. Don\u2019t expect to stick to your\u00a0plan or make great choices when you\u2019re in a hurry.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I\u2019ve been a cleaner for 30 years \u2013 these are the 10 products I swear by<\/p>\n<p>Rebecca Jones has tried most cleaning products in her<br \/>decades-long career. <\/p>\n<p>She shares the ones she can\u2019t <br \/>live without. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452118_921_SEI_297082126.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>\nThe 10 best cleaning products\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_297082006.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>Best vacuum<\/p>\n<p>Henry is a classic. <br \/>It has fantastic filters, sucks up pet hair quickly, and is great at cleaning up fine dust.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Best mop and bucket<\/p>\n<p>The Vileda H2PrO set is light, manoeuvrable and  keeps clean and dirty water separate.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_297082056.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"507\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_112586193.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait of a Window Cleaner Looking Through and Cleaning a Window\" class=\"wp-image-1719459\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>A reader has asked whether or not she should sack her cleaner because she isn\u2019t doing a good job anymore (Photo: stock image of a man cleaning a window via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Best glass cleaner<\/p>\n<p>The HG Glass and<br \/>Mirror cleaner removes stains without leaving smudges or streaks. <\/p>\n<p>\nThe 10 best cleaning products\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best multipurpose cleaner<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Method\u2019s multi-surface cleaner is plant-based, cruelty-free, and works great on grease, sinks, sealed wood surfaces, hobs, bins and sealed laminated floors.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"512\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452124_385_GettyImages-1322049405.jpg\" alt=\"Deep cleaning glass door handles for Covid-19 disease prevention. alcohol,disinfectant spray on Wipes of Banister in home for safety,infection of Covid-19 virus,contamination, germs - stock photo\" class=\"wp-image-4315962\" style=\"aspect-ratio:5\/4;object-fit:cover;width:204px\"  \/>Deep cleaning glass door handles for Covid-19 disease prevention. alcohol,disinfectant spray on Wipes of Banister in home for safety,infection of Covid-19 virus,contamination, germs \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_297082119.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:9\/10;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p><strong>Best toilet brush<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>Unlike a regular toilet brush, nothing gets stuck in the bristles of Ibergrif M34152 Silicone brush. It also dries quickly, so <br \/>there\u2019s less odour.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe 10 best cleaning products\n<\/p>\n<p>Best mould remover<\/p>\n<p>Jones uses the HG Mould Spray on walls, tiles, grout, windows and outdoor furniture.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452126_555_SEI_268808752.jpg\" alt=\"A woman cleans a bathroom toilet with a scrub brush.\" class=\"wp-image-3956498\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>(Photo: boonchai wedmakawand\/Getty\/Moment RF)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_297082118.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>Best cloths<\/p>\n<p>The Seep Eco Bamboo clothes have a streak-free finish and last.<\/p>\n<p>Best carpet cleaner<\/p>\n<p>Every home should have a bottle\u00a0of Dr Beckmann\u2019s stain remover, says Jones.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452130_216_SEI_299715667.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Beckmann Power Brush Stain Remover Image from https:\/\/www.dr-beckmann.co.uk\/products\/pre-wash-stain-devils\/\" class=\"wp-image-4450223\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Caption: Dr Beckmann Power Brush Stain Remover<br \/>Image from https:\/\/www.dr-beckmann.co.uk\/products\/pre-wash-stain-devils\/<\/p>\n<p>\nThe 10 best cleaning products\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best stain remover<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Mr Siga Multi-Functional Eraser Sponge acts like fine sandpaper to\u00a0lift <br \/>dirt, stains, and scuffs\u00a0using only water.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"505\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_297280876.jpg\" alt=\"hand up clothes Washing machine. Clean and Healthy Concepts\" class=\"wp-image-4420365\" style=\"aspect-ratio:5\/4;object-fit:cover;width:204px\"  \/>(Photo: Viktoriya Skorikova\/Getty Images\/Moment RF)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_297082055.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:9\/10;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p><strong>Best kept secret<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jones uses Bar Keepers Friend Cleanser to polish stainless-steel, scour sinks and clean her fridge and cookware. <\/p>\n<p>Around 957,000 people aged 16 to 24 are classed as NEET ie. not in Education, Employment or Training<\/p>\n<p>But as youth unemployment rises, not all companies <br \/>are looking to universities to find their new recruits. Meet the people who have benefitted. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"505\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_292546548.jpg\" alt=\"University of Birmingham graduates at a degree ceremony at the school's Great Hall.\" class=\"wp-image-4346562\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"  \/>Poorer graduates will be hit hardest by the changes, the National Union of Students says (Photo: Andrew Fox\/Getty\/Image Bank)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452137_756_SEI_295933067.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>For young people unable to attend uni<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"position: relative;\">\n<p>My whole life was being a carer, so I was very lost\u2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>From the age of around 10, Bruce Devlin took responsibility for everything at home \u2013 from administering his mother\u2019s medication, to doing the shopping, cooking, cleaning and supporting his mother\u2019s mental health.<\/p>\n<p>He scraped through school, leaving with the lowest grades.<\/p>\n<p>Now, aged 26, he has secured a job by pursuing an unconventional route. <\/p>\n<p>The charities helping them<\/p>\n<p>Bruce followed an unconventional route.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Getting a foot\u00a0in the door seemed impossible with his qualifications, lack of experience and connections.<\/li>\n<li>His Job Centre work coach put him in touch with Generation, a non-profit which partners with companies to identify roles which they are struggling to fill.<\/li>\n<li>He landed a place on Generation\u2019s first IT support boot camp and benefited from CV and interview coaching.<\/li>\n<li>Bruce is now a level three senior quality engineer with 2i Testing, a company which tests other companies\u2019 software.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The result<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"position: relative;\">\n<p>Getting a full-time salary and being a contributing member of society is an amazing achievement. Without this, I\u2019d be just another person on jobseeker\u2019s allowance, wasting any potential I had.<\/p>\n<p>BRUCE DEVLIN, 26, GLASGOW<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_295933254-e1777998834680.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>\nThe apprenticeship route\n<\/p>\n<p>Jessica Andrea Carvalho had an offer to start a media and marketing degree but she rejected it at the last minute to avoid huge debt and years of classroom learning.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_295933243-e1777993845861.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>Avoiding increasing <br \/>NEET numbers <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"507\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2165952123.jpg\" alt=\"Young woman at her first job interview with the owner of a coffee shop - stock photo\" class=\"wp-image-4318530\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>Young woman at her first job interview with the owner of a coffee shop \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Generation placed 700 people<br \/>like Bruce in jobs last year.<\/li>\n<li>The number of placements has jumped 20 per cent from last year.<\/li>\n<li>42 per cent of their learners come from the UK\u2019s most deprived areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\t<a class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_thumbnail post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/inews-lifestyle\/inside-salford-school-every-pupil-job-graduate-4175580?ico=in-line_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><br \/>\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452143_657_SEI_280995898.jpg\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" alt=\"\"\/><br \/>\n\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_label\">Big Read<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_min-read\">10 min read<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"507\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_294335645.jpg\" alt=\"Young adults in graduation gowns joyfully tossing caps into the sky, celebrating achievement and new beginnings against a clear backdrop\" class=\"wp-image-4376868\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>Plan 5 applies to students who began university courses on or after August 2023<br \/>(Photo: Abraham Gonzalez Fernandez\/Getty Images\/<br \/>Source: Moment RF)<\/p>\n<p>What do employers think?<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"position: relative;\">\n<p>Creating more routes in is not just about opportunity \u2013 it helps bring in talent with different experiences.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Paula Cunnington, the chief talent officer for Publicis Groupe UK, a network of marketing agencies that has hired 79 apprentices, says curiosity and real-world experience are far better indicators of future success.<\/p>\n<p>Up to 75 per cent of us in the UK are not drinking enough water.<\/p>\n<p>The human body can survive for a time without food, but it cannot survive for long without water.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the signs you need more fluids, according to a GP.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452146_103_SEI_298895461.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>\nHow much we should drink\n<\/p>\n<p>Water is the most vital component for life.<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--statistic\">6-8<\/p>\n<p>NHS guidelines advise we should be drinking six to eight glasses of fluid per day.<\/p>\n<p>This does vary depending on our activity levels, the weather, and if we are ill.<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--statistic\">80%<\/p>\n<p>An estimated 50-80 per cent of our bodies and brains being made up of water.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It allows us to deliver nutrients to cells in our blood, lubricates our joints, regulates our temperature and much more.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\nHow to stay hydrated\n<\/p>\n<p>What to drink<\/p>\n<p>Not all fluids are the same \u2013 water takes top spot, as it hydrates without sugars or calories, but lower-fat milks,\u00a0sugar-free drinks\u00a0or moderate amounts of tea and coffee can all count towards fluid intake.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"960\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452147_84_SEI_296671227.jpg\" alt=\"Asian girl grocery shopping in supermarket. She is choosing fresh fruit juice along the beverage aisle, reading the nutrition label and checking ingredients on the bottle. Making a healthier food choice and balanced diet. Healthy eating lifestyle\" class=\"wp-image-4411831\" style=\"aspect-ratio:5\/4;object-fit:cover;width:204px\"  \/>Caption: Asian girl grocery shopping in supermarket. She is choosing fresh fruit juice along the beverage aisle, reading the nutrition label and checking ingredients on the bottle. Making a healthier food choice and balanced diet. Healthy eating lifestyle<br \/>Photographer: d3sign<br \/>Provider: Getty Images<br \/>Source: Moment RF<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"507\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_300048639.jpg\" alt=\"Cheerful diversity friends toasting with coffees in a coffee shop\" class=\"wp-image-4457944\" style=\"aspect-ratio:9\/10;object-fit:cover;width:195px\"  \/>A reader bemoans that his children spend money on fancy coffees and holidays with friends, never having a penny left each month<br \/>(Photo: Getty\/Gorica Poturak)<\/p>\n<p>What to avoid<\/p>\n<p>Limit smoothies and fruit juices to 150ml per day because the sugar causes dental decay.<\/p>\n<p>\nSigns you\u2019re not drinking enough\n<\/p>\n<p>1. Our brains<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"507\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_288925027.jpg\" alt=\"A woman lies back on a couch with her arm over her eyes\" class=\"wp-image-4289425\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>The pain from migraines is sometimes described as feeling like you\u2019ve had an axe blow to the head (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n<p>When dehydrated, we can display an exaggerated response to pain and experience\u00a0headaches. Concentration, attention, reaction times and short-term memory can also all be negatively impacted.<\/p>\n<p>\t<a class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_thumbnail post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/inews-lifestyle\/drink-milk-avoid-air-con-expert-guide-hydration-3774306?ico=in-line_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><br \/>\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452151_111_SEI_257036807.jpg\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" alt=\"\"\/><br \/>\n\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_label\">LIFESTYLE<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_min-read\">6 min read<\/p>\n<p>\nSigns you\u2019re not drinking enough\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Our bodies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another common sign of dehydration is constipation. Our skin can look duller, be less bouncy to the touch and be less elastic.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"512\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452152_667_GettyImages-2194273733.jpg\" alt=\"Tired Asian businesswoman working on a laptop computer in the office - stock photo\" class=\"wp-image-4325252\" style=\"aspect-ratio:5\/4;object-fit:cover;width:204px\"  \/>Tired Asian businesswoman working on a laptop computer in the office \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"711\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782452153_676_SEI_253197276.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup portrait of gorgeous happy middle age woman looking at mirror touching her skin enjoying treatment for dry skin. Advertising of antiaging beauty skin care products\" class=\"wp-image-3714317\" style=\"aspect-ratio:9\/10;object-fit:cover;width:195px\"  \/>(Photo: Ekaterina Demidova\/Getty).<\/p>\n<p>3. <strong>Our psychology<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Research has shown that even mild dehydration can lead us to feel more moody, stressed and irritable. We can also feel more tired than usual, with less energy and motivation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/inews-theme\/assets\/images\/chevron.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Yet, it has recently been in the spotlight because of Zac Brettler. He was a pupil at the school, but died, at the age of 19, after jumping from a fifth-floor balcony into the Thames in 2019. After his death, his parents, a financier and a journalist, discovered Zac had been spending time with the wealthy, Russian crowd at school and had himself pretended to be the son of an oligarch. His mysterious, tragic story is told in the book, <a class=\"post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/culture\/books\/the-14-best-holiday-books-2026-4469705?ico=in-line_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">London Falling, by journalist Patrick Radden Keefe<\/a> which has become a bestseller since its publication in April.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cZac Brettler\u2019s parents thought that they could pinpoint the moment he\u2019d started to change,\u201d he writes. It was at 16, when he began boarding at Mill Hill School, having attended since the age of 11. His classmates there were \u201cthe cosseted offspring of plutocrats from Russia, Kazakhstan and China\u201d, the children of oligarchs, who wore expensive clothes and partied at flashy hotels. Radden Keefe notes that these wealthy children sometimes ordered Ubers from their boarding house to class, instead of walking eight minutes in the cold. Spending time with these super-rich international kids was a new experience for Zac, and \u201cexposure to them had an effect\u201d. Something about this immense wealth sparked Zac to begin pretending he was just as rich as them, telling lies about his life.<\/p>\n<p>Reading the book, I immediately recognised some of my peers at Mill Hill, and the environment in which I spent my teenage years. I was there <a class=\"post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/inews-lifestyle\/private-school-scholarships-richest-families-4471264?ico=in-line_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">on a music bursary,<\/a> but my parents were still paying the majority of the fees, which at the time were around \u00a34,000 a term. There was no precedent of private education in my family. We lived in a three-bedroom house with a loft conversion, which my parents bought in the early 90s in a nice, but ordinary street. We went to France on holiday, and had a Ford Mondeo. However, my mother\u2019s advancing career meant private school became an option for me.<\/p>\n<p>Even as a teenager, I could tell that most of the wealth at Mill Hill wasn\u2019t \u201cold money\u201d, where people spoke like the Queen and went shooting at their country houses. The richest kids at Mill Hill School were the sons and daughters of business moguls, tech entrepreneurs, property tycoons, and entertainers. One of the reasons I ended up there was because it was academically relaxed, and I was already a highly strung pre-teen, who didn\u2019t need any extra pressure. <a class=\"post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/inews-lifestyle\/teacher-private-state-schools-difference-2932747?ico=in-line_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The art and music were meant to be good<\/a>, and we had a family friend there who was having a good time. It had a nice atmosphere, too.<\/p>\n<p>There were lots of British pupils from ethnically diverse backgrounds whose family had made just enough cash to send them there, and some children on financial aid too. But, there were also a huge number of international students, and more specifically the children of oligarchs and plutocrats. Mill Hill is well situated near some of the rich enclaves in north London like The Bishops Avenue near Highgate, otherwise known as \u201cBillionaires Row\u201d. That, plus the hefty fees, leafy grounds, grand buildings, impressive facilities and boarding facilities, all helped make it attractive to rich, international families. It probably helped, too, that the school wasn\u2019t very selective, meaning that it was accessible to a wider range of academic ability.<\/p>\n<p>I experienced there the kind of wealth I\u2019d never known existed in real life. I remember driving up to a classmate\u2019s house, and commenting on how huge it was, only to be told that this was, in fact, where the staff lived. The actual house was an enormous, gated, pillared mansion in which we\u2019d spent many nights getting lost. I went to houses with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, second homes on golf resorts in Spain and Florida which were bigger even than these first homes. Mothers \u2013 and step-mothers \u2013 with breast implants and Gucci sunglasses with chests filled with hundreds more pairs of designer shades, each with their own tiny pillowed drawer.<\/p>\n<p>Life at Mill Hill was full of silk tea bags, huge four-wheel drives, monster trucks, and sleek, curved Bugattis and Lamborghinis. 17-year-olds with sports cars. Some parents would leave the country for weeks on end, and leaving piles of cash behind for their kids. It was presumably intended for food, or taxis, but quite a lot of it was spent on drugs.<\/p>\n<p>Plenty of teenagers at all sorts of schools take drugs, of course, but what I saw is really a cautionary tale for parents who believe that paying for education means your kids will remain pure, and protected. By 16, I\u2019d seen plenty of kids in \u201ck-holes\u201d from taking ketamine, and kids in my year did cocaine in the school car park. I watched some of them order drugs to their parents\u2019 homes like it was a Domino\u2019s pizza, a car with darkened windows pulling up outside the house half an hour later. When, in our A-Level year, we had a PSHRE lesson about budgeting at university, my classmate put up his hand and said: \u201cWell, I\u2019m not going to need any of that am I?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>I had a mixed time at Mill Hill. I had a few amazing teachers, who really supported me. There was real warmth, and I got access to great facilities, and I made a group of friends for life. No, they\u2019re not the children of oligarchs, not even close, which we as adults have joked is a shame, as it would be quite nice to have access to a holiday home or two.<\/p>\n<p>For all the good moments, though, I always felt like the school somehow wasn\u2019t quite for me. The excess of it all, and the mindset that accompanied it, was out of my comfort zone, and that feeling never went away. Some oligarchs\u2019 children were under instruction to be discreet about their wealth. There were normal, fun house parties where we\u2019d get tipsy on alco-pops and dance to Destiny\u2019s Child. But we also spent some chaotic, hedonistic nights, or entire weekends, at other people\u2019s houses. What underpinned the wildness was, I\u2019m pretty sure, the access to a huge house, loads of cash, drugs, serious booze (not just alcopops) and the lack of parental oversight.<\/p>\n<p>One Saturday night, a boy in my class hired a private table at a Mayfair night club and we partied there, while he ordered bottles of Dom Perignon. Around us, older men plied beautiful, young women \u2013 perhaps girls \u2013 with drinks. By 11.30pm, my classmate had passed out from too much of one substance or another, eyes rolling in the back of his head in a way that still haunts me to this day, and ended up being taken off in an ambulance, sirens blaring.<\/p>\n<p>I am grateful for the advantages I had by going to the school, and have some wonderful memories of it. But I also have some which are alarming, depressing, and bleak. As it turns out, just because a family has pots of money, it doesn\u2019t mean that the child is having a great childhood. There were social services involved in cases at my primary state school, but they also showed up to Mill Hill, too.<\/p>\n<p>It is also important to say that this was over 20 years ago. As I understand it, Mill Hill\u2019s grades have improved, and the new head teacher has raised general standards and has zero tolerance for drug taking. When approached for comment, Mill Hill School said: \u201cWe don\u2019t recognise the characterisation of \u200bthe school contained in the book or the proposed article, which relate to events from 20 years ago. Mill Hill School serves a diverse community of pupils from a wide range of backgrounds, including many bursary pupils, and standards of pastoral care are very high. Our thoughts remain with the family of our former pupil, whose death at such a young age was a profound tragedy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s for certain, though, is that London\u2019s oligarch population has only grown since my school days. Dubbed Moscow-on-Thames, the city I have grown up in has become an even more welcoming haven for a class of the super-rich who want to keep their money hidden. I probably only saw the tip of the iceberg of the wealth and power that exists, but it stayed with me. When I got to my university in the Midlands, I remember thinking, as my new friends got giggly on cheap student union beers and a couple of puffs of a joint \u2013 wow, this is so quaint. And honestly? 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