New support for young adults leaving care in England includes free prescriptions and eye tests. However, experts warn deep-rooted problems in children's social care persist. Read the full analysis.
Unilever is shifting half its ad budget to social media after Vaseline's viral TikTok life hacks, from cleaning shoes to fixing squeaky doors. Discover the 'social listening' strategy reshaping advertising.
A pioneering Australian programme integrates playgroups into aged care facilities, tackling social isolation for both young families and elderly residents. Discover how this intergenerational model is fostering community connections.
Discover how authentic UK creators like 'Bus Aunty' and a Cotswolds gardener are winning millions of followers as an antidote to AI-generated social media content.
A Sky News investigation reveals kinship carers are sacrificing beds and jobs to keep children out of care. New support laws are pending. Read the full story.
Leaah Deans, 41, leaves her own family each Christmas to care for terminally ill patients at a Marie Curie hospice, ensuring their final festive season is filled with dignity and magic.
Derbyshire County Council's plan to shut eight residential care homes after a failed sale has been called a 'betrayal', putting over 200 jobs in jeopardy. Read the full story.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly assessing an Australian policy that bars under-16s from platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Could the UK follow suit? Read the latest.
The chair of the Social Mobility Commission warns Keir Starmer has no coherent plan to tackle entrenched inequalities, as youth unemployment hits a three-year high. Read the exclusive report.
As Donald Trump governs via Truth Social, a platform used by only 3% of US adults, crucial details about policy, mental state, and erratic behaviour risk going unseen by the public. Explore the implications.
Barchester Healthcare launches a national '12 Ways to Care This Christmas' campaign, highlighting simple acts of kindness and encouraging career consideration in care. Read the full story.
Lambwood Heights care home in Chigwell swapped Santa for roulette and drag queens at its festive 'Lamb-Vegas' party, delighting over 70 residents with casino games and a swing band.
Australia plans to ban social media for under-16s. Our guide explains when it starts, which apps are included, and how it will work. Stay informed on this major policy shift.
Five Australian teenagers are legally challenging a new law banning under-16s from social media. Explore the landmark case, its arguments, and the global implications for digital rights.
Australia enacts one of the world's toughest social media bans for under-16s from next Wednesday. The law, sparked by tragedy, aims to protect mental health but faces fierce opposition. Could the UK follow?
Australia enforces one of the world's strictest social media bans for children under 16 this week. We explore the mental health crisis behind the law, its impact on young influencers, and the fierce debate it has ignited.
Australia enacts one of the world's toughest social media bans for under-16s next Wednesday, aiming to protect children from addiction and cyberbullying. The landmark law sparks fierce debate.
Australia's landmark social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. Here's how it will work, which platforms are included, and what it means for users. Get the full explainer.
As society grows more isolated, children's birthday parties offer a vital chance to forge real-world connections, despite the chaos and sugar-fuelled mayhem. Discover why these events are essential.
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. We explain which platforms are included, how age checks work, and if a delay is possible. Get the full details.
President Donald Trump posted 160 times on Truth Social in under four hours, mixing conspiracy theories and attacks on foes. The 79-year-old's online frenzy reignites questions about his energy levels. Read the full analysis.
Ofsted warns children's home providers are prioritising profit, creating a 'national scandal'. Costs soar to £30,000 a week in unregistered homes, while placements fail to match regional need.
Is your central heating killing your houseplants? Discover a simple seasonal reset to prevent dehydration and keep your indoor greenery thriving all winter. Act now to save your plants!
Shocking figures reveal over 800,000 UK children aged 3-5 use social media. Former minister Lord Nash demands a public health campaign and age limit of 16. Read the full report.
A damning report reveals over half of those needing palliative care in the UK miss out. As assisted dying bills advance, experts demand politicians fix the funding crisis first. Read the full analysis.
UK net migration falls dramatically from 649,000 to 204,000. Explore the real reasons behind this plunge and why Labour struggles to address this polarising issue effectively.
Two 15-year-olds launch a High Court challenge against Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s, set to begin on 10 December. Read the latest.
Two 15-year-olds launch a landmark legal challenge against Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s, set to begin on 10 December. Discover the constitutional fight.
Labour's municipal reforms face uphill battle against Tory legacy. Councils need financial sustainability to move beyond crisis management after a decade of austerity.
Shocking FOI data reveals more than 2,000 trafficked and lone child asylum seekers disappeared from UK council care last year. Charities demand urgent safeguarding reforms.