Poorer families may not benefit as 30 hours free childcare begins in England, experts say Low-income parents ineligible for government scheme will pay more for early years education, analysis suggests The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2025
An expert trainer recommends these 6 'essential' exercises for longevity — and you don't need weights An expert trainer recommends these 6 'essential' bodyweight exercises for longevity, and you don't need any equipment to try them. Tom’s Guide · Sep 1, 2025
Starmer hails expansion of funded childcare amid nursery workforce warnings Eligible working parents in England can access 30 hours a week of free childcare for children older than nine months. Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2025
Suddenly On Their Own At 22, And Clueless About Money — Here's the Financial Advice They're Asking For It feels challenging to tackle the world for the first time, but those challenges can feel more difficult if you are forced to confront the world on your own. A 22-year-old college student's mother recently passed away from cancer. A co-worker graciously let the 22-year-old move in, and the original… Benzinga · Aug 31, 2025
Christopher Roles obituary Other lives: Senior figure within various charities who rose to be head of Age International The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2025
‘Really transitional moment’: what should we do about declining fertility rates? As fertility rate hits all-time low in England and Wales, is there cause for concern for the economy and services? The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2025
Introducing assisted dying services ‘won’t be straightforward’, think tank says A new report from the Nuffield Trust said ‘comprehensive planning’ and ‘adequate resources’ would be needed for such a policy to be introduced. Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2025
Prince Harry to Return To U.K. For a Meaningful Event on the Anniversary of Grandmother Queen Elizabeth's Death The Duke of Sussex said he's "privileged" to be part of the celebrations. Marie Claire · Aug 28, 2025
Prince Harry 'to meet King' for first time in 19 months on return to London Source says ‘there is a determination on both sides to make this happen’ Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2025
British Airways Attendant Accused of Exposing Nursing Mom's Breasts on Flight: 'I Felt Violated' A British Airways flight attendant has been accused of pulling down a nursing mother's top and exposing her breasts mid-flight. The passenger says she felt 'violated'. International Business Times UK · Aug 27, 2025
Kim’s husband is on a two-year waiting list for home care support. He only has two years to live Older people living unsafely, ending up in hospital or being forced prematurely into care as the waitlist for aged care home support balloons The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2025
OPINION - Want birth rates to rise? Start by making parenting easier Half of all British adult women have delayed having a child or decided against it altogether, according to new Ipsos research – the latest indication that we are facing a full-blown population crisis. Evening Standard · Aug 27, 2025
Fertility rate hits record low in England, Scotland and Wales Last year’s total fertility rate of 1.41 for England and Wales was lowest since comparable data was first collected in 1938, ONS says The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2025
Police rush to Glasgow primary school after man 'exposes himself' POLICE rushed to a Glasgow school after a man 'indecently exposed himself'. The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2025
Evening Standard · Aug 27, 2025 Fertility rate for England and Wales falls to new record low For a country’s population to remain stable, discounting any impact from migration, the total fertility rate needs to be around 2.1.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 26, 2025 Scotland sees 'welcome' increase in GPs for first time since 2019 The number of GPs working in Scotland has increased for the first time in several years ...
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2025 Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the biggest patriot of them all? It is I, Robert Jenrick When I gaze deep into my own eyes, what do I see? An iron-willed, crime-crushing flag-raiser whose ascent to the Tory leadership is surely inevitable, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
The Guardian - AU · Aug 25, 2025 Dinner or a shower? Older people fear tough choices when Australia’s new aged care changes are rolled out Advocates warn increased costs for basic assistance like showers and wound cleaning will push older people into aged care or hospital
Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2025 Lonely Gen Zs yearning for office jobs after wallowing from home Trends could seen the return of post-work drinks, according to reports
The National (Scotland) · Aug 24, 2025 Edinburgh care home residents take up oars to support Scots brothers’ Pacific bid Residents at an Edinburgh care home have taken up rowing sessions to show their support for three Scottish brothers aiming to become the fastest…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2025 Eric Midwinter obituary Educationist, writer, broadcaster and co-founder of the University of the Third Age (u3a), whose members teach and learn from each other in a network of groups
The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2025 It’s the great grandparent revolt – and it shows we parents aren’t the only ones burnt out by family life Politicians are scrabbling to raise birthrates, but when the older generation is the only childcare safety net, that’s a problem, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
Evening Standard · Aug 23, 2025 Care home residents take up oars to support Scots brothers’ Pacific bid Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan Maclean described the support they have had from back home as ‘humbling’.
The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2025 ‘This trade-off isn’t worth it’: Working moms are leaving their jobs in droves Moms with children under five are quitting their jobs in record numbers. Two who left the workforce to raise their kids tell Rhian Lubin that it required some serious soul-searching, but they’re embracing the challenge
The National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2025 Labour 'massively damaging' social care in Scotland, Scottish Care boss says THE CEO of Scottish Care has insisted Labour are “massively damaging” social care in the country by “closing the door” on international…