We utter it nine times a day, it erodes self-worth and can turn us into doormats – but you can train yourself to stop unnecessary apologies Gaby Huddart’s journalism career spans more than 30 years.

“I am personally thrilled that the panel voted for this to be in our top 10 for young children - of the many books I read to my daughters when they were little, this is the one that we probably ...