UK charities face funding crisis and rising demand
Britain's voluntary sector is struggling with a severe financial crunch, rising costs, and falling donations as demand for services soars. Can Labour's 'covenant' offer a lifeline?
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Warm 2025 Spring Increases UK Songbird Breeding
Data reveals the UK's warmest spring on record led to higher breeding success for 14 songbird species, offering a glimmer of hope amid long-term declines for threatened wild birds. Discover the full story.
Best and Worst Gifts: 11 Brits Share Their Stories
As the festive season approaches, Guardian readers reveal their most memorable and disastrous presents. Discover what makes a gift truly special or utterly terrible.
Dyson: Inheritance tax could force sale of my company
Sir James Dyson warns his company will become 'unrecognisable' and may have to be sold to pay a multi-billion pound inheritance tax bill unless the government reverses its reforms. Read his full critique.
Italian village welcomes first newborn in three decades
The birth of baby Lara in Pagliara dei Marsi highlights Italy's deepening demographic crisis, with national birth rates hitting a historic low. Can policies reverse the trend?
Animal Gift-Giving: Nature's Perfect Presents
Forget turkey-scented candles. This Christmas, learn from nature's experts. Discover how penguins, dolphins, and scorpionflies master the art of thoughtful, sustainable presents.
Why Christmas is Celebrated on December 24
Discover why countries across Europe and Latin America exchange presents on Christmas Eve, rooted in ancient Christian tradition. Explore the global festive customs.
Somerset traders oppose new parking charges on Hill Road
Independent businesses in Clevedon's Hill Road warn new parking fees proposed by North Somerset Council could drive customers away, threatening the town's vibrant retail scene. Read why they're fighting back.
Denmark ends letter deliveries after 400 years
Denmark's state postal service stops all letter deliveries from 30 December, cutting 1,500 jobs. As letter volumes plummet globally, is the UK's Royal Mail on a similar path? Read our analysis.
Console sales plummet to 30-year low in UK and US
November sales data reveals a shocking decline for PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2, sparking fears that traditional video game consoles are becoming obsolete. Are rising prices and PC gaming to blame?
ITV Christmas Schedule Blamed on Viewer Habits, Not Broadcasters
ITV's 2025 festive lineup is branded 'dreadful', but the real culprit is our shift to streaming giants like Netflix. As traditional TV viewership declines, can British broadcasters survive the Christmas ratings war?
Canada's population falls sharply as immigration policy shifts
Canada records its largest quarterly population drop in over five decades, a direct result of new caps on international students and non-permanent residents. Explore the data and the political divide driving this historic reversal.
China Taxes Condoms Amid Declining Birth Rate
China will impose a 13% VAT on condoms and contraceptive drugs from January 1, ending a 30-year exemption. Experts warn of risks to public health as social media users ridicule the move.
Tech Stocks Fall on Oracle Data Centre and AI Debt Concerns
US tech stocks led a market sell-off after Oracle lost backing for a $10bn data centre, fuelling investor anxiety over massive AI infrastructure debt. Discover the full impact.
Video Game Industry In Crisis As Console Sales Plunge
GameCentral readers express deep concern over plummeting console sales, the struggles of Call Of Duty, and the future of major publishers. Is the gaming bubble bursting?
China Taxes Condoms in Bid to Reverse Falling Birth Rate
China ends a 30-year tax exemption on contraceptives, imposing a 13% VAT from 1 January. This 'carrot-and-stick' approach aims to boost the birth rate, but experts doubt its effectiveness. Explore the policy shift and public reaction.
15 Charitable Gifts That Make a Difference
Discover unique, purpose-driven gift ideas from WWF, Greenpeace, ACLU and more that raise funds for vital causes. Shop with heart this season.
Canada's population falls amid student visa crackdown
Canada's population fell by 0.2% in Q3 2025, a rare decline driven by a government crackdown on international student numbers. Explore the data and economic impacts.
The Art of Thoughtful Gift-Giving: A Guide
Struggling to find the perfect present? Our guide reveals expert tips for choosing meaningful gifts that show you care and help reduce waste. Learn the secrets of a thoughtful gift-giver.
River Island to close 33 stores by 2026 after £33.2m losses
British fashion chain River Island is closing 33 profitable branches by January 2026, risking hundreds of jobs. The move follows £33.2m losses and a shift to online shopping. See the full list of affected stores.
Personal Shoppers' 17 Rules for Perfect Gift-Giving
Struggling to find the perfect present? Top UK personal shoppers share their 17 essential rules for stress-free, memorable gift-giving this festive season. Learn their secrets now!
Guardian 2025 Charity Appeal Partners Announced
The Guardian and Observer's 2025 charity appeal launches, supporting four UK partners tackling poverty, homelessness, and social isolation. Discover how you can help.
Giving Tuesday's crucial role in funding US journalism
As Giving Tuesday 2025 approaches, US newsrooms are relying on reader donations for survival. This model raises urgent questions about the future of public-interest journalism in the UK and beyond.
Argos loses £223m as over 2,000 jobs cut
Argos reports a £223.2m pre-tax loss for the year, with over 2,000 jobs axed. The retailer blames a tough market and poor summer weather. Read the full analysis.
Young Women Reject Marriage As Gender Expectations Shift
Survey data reveals a growing gender gap in marriage aspirations among young people. Discover why women are increasingly opting out of traditional relationships and what this means for modern partnerships.
Theatre crisis: New plays decline despite audience demand
New report reveals 30% decline in new play productions since 2019, while audience attendance for new work surges by 50%. Discover why theatres must embrace bold programming now.
Pets at Home profits dive 33.5% in half-year results
Pets at Home reports 33.5% profit drop to £36.2m as retail business falters. Interim CEO announces urgent action needed to return to retailing roots. Read the full analysis.
Tech Critic Explains Internet 'Enshittification'
Discover why the internet feels worse, from Amazon to Instagram. Tech critic Corey Doctorow explains his three-step 'enshittification' theory and what can be done to stop it. Listen now!
Teen Vogue's closure signals end of progressive youth media
The folding of Teen Vogue into Vogue marks the end of an era for feminist journalism under Trump's administration. Discover how political pressures and advertising boycotts silenced progressive voices.
Copenhagen's Green Shift Warns Labour on Immigration
Copenhagen elects Green Left mayor as Danish model fails. Labour's immigration strategy faces crisis as progressive voters abandon centrist parties. Learn why chasing far-right voters backfires.
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