The UK's first Universal Studios theme park has been granted planning permission near Bedford. The £500m part-publicly funded project promises 8,000 jobs and a £50bn economic boost. Read the full details.
The UK's first Universal Studios theme park has received planning permission near Cambridgeshire, promising 8,000 jobs and a massive £50 billion economic boost. Discover the details.
Nearly half of UK 25-year-olds now live with parents, reshaping family life and finances. Explore the new reality of multigenerational homes, from economic pressures to deeper bonds.
A mutated flu strain is driving a severe winter crisis in England, with hospitalisations 56% higher than 2024. Experts warn of up to 8,000 patients as NHS braces for Christmas wave. Get your vaccine now.
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.
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.
A professional dominatrix runs intimate classes from her home, teaching curious women the realities of BDSM for £200 a session. Discover the surprising truths behind the fantasy.
A major UK vaccine advisory body now recommends the hepatitis B vaccine for all adults, not just high-risk groups. This significant policy shift aims to eliminate the virus nationwide.
A key CDC advisory panel has voted to recommend the hepatitis B vaccine for all adults in the US. This major policy shift aims to combat rising infection rates and reduce health disparities.
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.
A key CDC advisory committee has voted to alter infant hepatitis B vaccine guidance, a move experts warn could increase preventable infections and create access barriers. Read the full story.
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.
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.
Discover the top five Young Adult novels of 2025, featuring acclaimed authors Kate Mosse and Nathanael Lessore. Explore thrilling new worlds and compelling stories.
Discover the UK's best risque Christmas gifts for 2025, from stocking thrillers to creative sex toys and explicit experiences. Perfect for festive intimacy.
Discover the surprising rules of nude cruises, including the one strict regulation solely for male passengers. Explore what really happens on a 'nakation at sea'.
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.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a £15 billion benefits boost, raising Universal Credit, PIP, and child benefits while scrapping the controversial two-child cap. Find out how this affects you.
Analysis of how Chancellor Rachel Reeves's tax, NI and benefit measures impact single people, couples, families and pensioners across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abolishes the two-child benefit cap in the Autumn Budget, a move set to lift 450,000 children out of poverty by 2030. Discover the full impact.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Help to Save scheme will become permanent and expand to include parents and carers, helping 1.5 million more people build savings.
Labour's municipal reforms face uphill battle against Tory legacy. Councils need financial sustainability to move beyond crisis management after a decade of austerity.
Remembering Joan O'Hagan, the revolutionary adult mathematics educator who transformed learning through cultural context and social justice. Discover her remarkable legacy.
Oscar winner Frances McDormand unveils 'Cradled', an experiential art installation exploring Shaker end-of-life care through adult-sized cradles. Discover this unique exhibition now.
McDonald's launches its Grinch-themed festive menu on November 26 featuring adult happy meals with collectible socks, limited for six weeks. Discover the new Christmas treats!
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a £1.2bn crackdown on Universal Credit fraud while scrapping the two-child limit. Discover the budget's impact on welfare and taxes.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure to fix a critical flaw in the budget that penalises young people transitioning from benefits to work. Urgent reform needed to support Britain's youth.
New Mexico becomes the first US state to offer free childcare for all families, a landmark victory achieved through years of grassroots campaigning by parents and teachers.
A detailed look at the UK's journey through the COVID-19 pandemic, from the first case to 'Freedom Day', as a new report criticises the government's initial response.