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Why are women who don’t have children still so judged?

Letters: Readers respond to an article about a chasm of understanding that can exist between mothers and childless women

The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2023

Meghan Markle's dilemma over if Archie and Lilibet will watch Coronation due to strict family rule

Prince Harry is set to fly from California to Britain for King Charles' Coronation but Meghan Markle will stay in the US with Archie and Lilibet who face having to watch their grandfather's big day on the television

Daily Mirror · Apr 12, 2023

Can you ask for a pay rise to cover childcare costs?

Pregnant Then Screwed CEO, Joeli Brearley shares her advice for asking for flexible working and pay increases. By Lauren Taylor.

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023

French MPs debate bill on ‘aging well’ as more people live past 85

France's parliament is debating a bill aimed at adapting society to the growing number of people over 85. But opposition MPs and professionals working with older people say the mini-measures are a far cry from President Emmanuel Macron’s earlier ambitions.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 12, 2023

Early retirement 'is driving economic inactivity' in Scotland

Pension wealth among Scottish 50 to 64 year olds is around £100,000 less than required for a ‘moderate’ retirement living standard

Insider UK · Apr 12, 2023

Dáithí Mac Gabhann to receive award from Prime Minister for organ donation work

Number 10 said he will thank the Mac Gabhanns for their “tireless campaigning” for Daithi’s Law

Belfast Live · Apr 12, 2023

'I know it was our choice to have a child - but the cost is making us wonder if there's any point in working'

It comes as a new study revealed one in four UK parents are leaving work due childcare costs

Manchester Evening News · Apr 12, 2023

In Kerala, an aging trend bucks India's booming population

In the past 60 years, the percentage of people age 60 and over in India's Kerala state has shot up from 5.1% to 16.5% — the highest proportion in any state

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023

Struggle for Qld maternity staff detailed in FOI docs

Maternity services in some Queensland towns were under stress last year due to a COVID-19 wave, documents obtained under Freedom of Information laws show.

AAP · Apr 12, 2023

Nursing school operators plead guilty to selling fake diplomas to thousands in Florida

MIAMI — Two nursing school operators in the Fort Lauderdale area have fessed up to peddling fake diplomas to thousands of students who could then avoid completing a rigorous program before taking licensing exams in what prosecutors say was a multimillion-dollar racket stretching from South Florida to New York.

Miami Herald · Apr 12, 2023