A mother and daughter share their journey through concurrent breast cancer diagnoses, exploring the genetic risks, emotional toll, and unique bond formed in the face of a shared illness. Read their powerful story.
New research reveals UK financial leaders are the world's least optimistic, with risk aversion becoming a major barrier to economic growth. Discover the four key policy shifts needed to restore confidence.
A JetBlue Airbus A320 took evasive action to avoid a US Air Force tanker flying without its transponder near Venezuela. Read the full report on the escalating aviation safety crisis.
The Met Office warns of four days of severe weather with over half a month's rain possible in one day. Yellow warnings for rain and wind risk travel chaos and flooding.
Nearly a million young people on Universal Credit must engage with new intensive support or face sanctions. The £820m plan aims to tackle rising NEET figures. Read the full details.
The UK government is offering 350,000 training and job opportunities to young people on Universal Credit, with potential benefit sanctions for non-engagement. This aims to tackle the near-million youth 'Neet' crisis.
The FCA launches a plan to double the mutuals sector, aiming to provide affordable credit and protect vulnerable borrowers from illegal lenders. Could a 'Fair Banking Act' force high street banks to help?
Young people on Universal Credit will be offered jobs in construction and hospitality. Those who refuse could lose benefits. The £820m scheme starts Spring 2026.
Labour launches a new child poverty strategy, pledging to end the two-child benefit cap. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden insists further welfare reform is still needed to tackle rising costs and inactivity. Read the full details.
Universal Credit recipients with health conditions are urged to check eligibility for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), potentially boosting monthly income to £1,149. Learn how to claim.
Residents fear the fire-damaged Grade II listed Burn Bullock in Mitcham could be lost unless urgent action is taken to secure the historic building. Calls grow for council intervention.
A wave of new rules from the FCA, SEC, and ESMA is set to transform private equity and venture capital by 2026. Discover the key changes and how firms must prepare now.
A National Audit Office report reveals GPs are struggling to provide adequate care for older people with frailty, with only 18% assessed for fall risk. Experts blame workload pressures.
The search for missing British student George Smyth, 18, near Dracula's Castle in Romania has been halted due to extreme weather and a level-4 avalanche risk. Read the latest updates.
From state pension to free prescriptions and travel discounts, discover the comprehensive list of financial help and perks available for seniors across the UK. Start saving today.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget pledges £15bn for welfare, with Universal Credit rising 6.2% and the two-child cap scrapped. See how much more you'll get from April 2026.
President Trump pauses all US asylum applications and orders extra scrutiny for migrants from 19 'high-risk' countries following a Washington shooting. Explore the sweeping immigration policy changes.
The Bank of England warns of growing risks from hedge fund bets on UK debt, a $2 trillion shadow banking sector, and an AI stock bubble. Discover the key threats to financial stability.
New research reveals London firefighters face a cancer risk 323% higher than the public, likened to smoking 20 cigarettes daily. Union officials cite funding as a key barrier to safety upgrades.
New research finds telling women they have dense breasts after a mammogram increases anxiety and GP consultations. Experts call for clearer support as UK reviews screening policy.
Thames Water reports a near-£400m half-year profit, but its financial future remains precarious with a looming funding deadline. Read the full analysis.
New research reveals how urbanisation and climate change are amplifying flood disasters across Asia. Read the full analysis and understand the urgent need for action.
New research shows Australia's credit card betting ban had minimal impact on high-spending gamblers, who simply switched payment methods. Experts call for stronger action.
Zillow has removed climate risk scores from US property listings after real estate agents complained it hurt sales. Experts warn buyers are now 'flying blind' to growing environmental threats.
Swiss prosecutors file money-laundering charges against Credit Suisse and UBS over the 'tuna bonds' scandal that crashed Mozambique's economy. Read the latest on the legal fallout.
A 79-year-old disabled widow from Dudley was pursued for a 2p debt due to a computer error, threatening her credit rating and causing immense stress. Discover how the situation was resolved.
Discover how Melbourne's Pavilion School became an educational success story for at-risk students. Learn about this alternative state school's innovative approach to education.
Met Office issues yellow warning for heavy rain and gusty winds across southern and central UK this weekend. Up to 80mm possible, causing travel disruption and flooding risks.
The FDA is set to withdraw a rule requiring asbestos testing in talc-based cosmetics, a move health campaigners warn could make America 'less healthy'. Learn the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves scraps the two-child benefit cap, set to lift 350,000 UK children from poverty. Discover which London constituencies are most affected.