The protection offered by two popular sunscreens has been found to plummet in testing conditions replicating swimming pools and the sea, a consumer group has warned.

A wide range of sun creams costing €5 or less have been found to live up to their sun protection claims by a leading consumer magazine.

A new programme is encouraging school children to protect their skin from UV rays and to reduce risk of developing cancer in the future, writes Helen O’Callaghan.