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Thousands of people on Carer's Allowance due to receive an extra £270 payment next week

More than 81,000 unpaid carers could be due the cash boost on top of their monthly allowance from DWP.

Daily Record · Jun 1, 2023

US births in 2022 didn't return to pre-pandemic levels

U.S. births were flat last year, as the nation continues to see fewer babies born than it did before the pandemic

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023

Watchdog praises Scottish Government for flagship policy's implementation

THE Scottish Government and councils have done well to implement the flagship childcare expansion policy, a watchdog has said.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 1, 2023

Updated schools sex education guidance out for consultation in autumn

A review into Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) was announced after concerns children were being exposed to “inappropriate” content.

The Independent UK · May 31, 2023

MSPs say creche reopening is 'vital' to Holyrood's 'family-friendly' vibe

DOORS have finally been reopened to a “vital” creche at the Scottish Parliament after being shut since the pandemic.

The National (Scotland) · May 31, 2023

Heavily pregnant woman takes on sister's newborn baby after she dies suddenly

Heartbroken Lorena Ferreira, 31, lost her sister Mariana Ferriera, 29 after she fell from a flat window on March 25.

Daily Record · May 31, 2023

Health issues in young Indian adults in the aftermath of the pandemic

The personal health challenges of the generation who became adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, how they deal with them, and what it heralds for the future

The Hindu · May 31, 2023

Angry protestors demand U-turn on proposed closure of West Lothian care homes

Protesters confronted the Leader of West Lothian Council, Councillor Lawrence Fitzpatrick who had come out to address the crowd

Daily Record · May 31, 2023

Mum told social worker 'you can take them' after they checked on kids

The parents appeared before the court

Liverpool Echo · May 31, 2023

Leading GP warns Northern Ireland practices are 'really struggling' as demand grows

There's a warning that up to 50 GP surgeries here are at risk of closure.

Belfast Live · May 30, 2023