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The big split: why divorce rates were soaring in 1976

After the Divorce Reform Act a decade earlier, women were telling their husbands, ‘I’ve had enough!’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2024

Parents hit with hefty school fine for taking children on holiday during term-time

Paul Benson, a dad-of-two, said that he made the decision to take his family away on holiday during term time as it was 'significantly cheaper' - and feels the fine is 'unfair'.

Edinburgh Live · May 3, 2023

Educational or unacceptable? Row sparked after parents fined £480 for taking children away in term time

'Most times they would learn more about the world by travelling than sitting in a classroom', 'yeah but it's fine for teachers to strike and miss school?', 'parents should be ashamed of themselves and should [be] getting a bigger fine' - parents have their say

Manchester Evening News · May 2, 2023

Shell directors personally sued over ‘flawed’ climate strategy

Claimants ClientEarth say the oil company’s plan puts the company at financial risk as the world transitions to clean energy

The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2023