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Dr McCartney says you can also reduce your risk of colds by being in well ventilated spaces and washing your hands regularly and properly.

Everyone hates regulation—until a plane crashes or an oil slick washes ashore.

"There were no cooking or washing facilities and we relied on takeaway food every single day. It made my husband and kids ill," Ms Darr said.

Sometimes the cash was smuggled out hidden in boxes of washing powder and baby formula.

His Croydon store, with a colourful Christmas aisle, is bustling on a weekend visit with queues for the tills as shoppers stock up on mouthwash, washing up liquid, sweets and batteries.