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Who was Jane Austen’s best heroine? These experts think they know

To mark the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, we’re pitting her much-loved heroines against each other in a battle of wit, charm and sass. Seven leading Austen experts have made their case for her ultimate heroine, but the winner is down to you. Cast your vote in the poll…

The Conversation · Aug 20, 2025

What ‘starvation’ really means, for the human body and for Gaza

What does starvation do to the body? And is famine inevitable in Gaza?

Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2025

How malnutrition in Gaza is devastating children's health

Despite urgent appeals from the UN and aid agencies, the delivery of essential food and medical aid remains severely restricted - worsening Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.

Euronews · Aug 4, 2025

4-month-old baby died after parents continually rub alcohol on her gums, cops say

Investigators said the couple’s home was in poor condition and had been infested with cockroaches

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025

Starmer says Government record shows ‘mindset’ opposed to tax rises

The Prime Minister said he would not ‘write future budgets’ ahead of time.

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025

Rio Tinto pushes against 'destructive' listing change

Rio Tinto's board is at odds with a hedge fund shareholder over the value in the group's dual listings on Australian and London stock exchanges.

AAP · Mar 19, 2025

Reeves may be forced to hike taxes as ministers refuse to rule out welfare U-turn

Think tank describes government plans to slash welfare as ‘regressive and rushed’

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025

Starmer to drive through welfare cuts that could affect UK’s most severely disabled

PM faces backlash over plans to tighten eligibility, potentially leaving over 600,000 claimants £675 a month worse off

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2025

Field-by-field data helping to measure regenerative impact on dairy farms

The consumer giant is working with the First Milk farmer-owned co-operative to share the risk of rolling out greener practices in its supply chain.

Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2025

Bank of England poised to cut interest rates amid UK economic gloom

Growth forecasts likely to be downgraded, with rate-setting committee tipped to cut lending rate from 4.75% to 4.5%

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2025