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Six-inch snow blizzard forecast to hit UK cities
New weather maps predict up to six inches of snow could blanket parts of the UK from December 30, with Scotland and northern England first in line. Discover the latest forecast and potential travel disruption.
UK-US Pharma Deal Lacks Legal Text, MPs Warn
MPs warn UK's zero-tariff pharmaceutical deal with the Trump administration is 'built on sand' as no legal text exists. Concerns mount over NHS costs and suspended tech pact. Read the full analysis.
Kylie Leads Wham! In Christmas Chart Battle
Kylie Minogue is ahead in the race for Christmas number one, with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' trailing. A charity single for Gaza is also climbing the charts. Who will win?
UK's £120m Ineos rescue raises industrial strategy doubts
The UK government's £120m bailout saves the vital Grangemouth ethylene plant, but experts question the lack of a coherent strategy for the nation's shrinking heavy industry. Read the analysis.
Defence spending plans in chaos as key strategy delayed
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Paratrooper killed in Ukraine told family to 'be proud'
Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was killed in a tragic accident in Ukraine. In a poignant final letter, he asked his loved ones to remember him with pride for serving a cause he believed in.
Police to arrest 'globalise the intifada' chant protesters
UK police forces announce arrests for 'globalise the intifada' chants, welcomed by Chief Rabbi as a crackdown on hate speech. Critics call it repression of protest rights.
Britain Rejoins Erasmus+ Student Exchange Programme
Britain's return to the Erasmus+ scheme offers a flicker of hope for internationalism amid a rising nativist tide across Europe. Discover the programme's significance.
Mother's fear of male nannies after nursery abuse scandals
A mother explains her decision not to hire a male nanny, sparked by recent convictions of male nursery workers for child sexual abuse. Explore the debate on gender and safeguarding in childcare.
Childcare worker hit with 83 new child abuse offences
Joshua Dale Brown, a former Melbourne childcare worker, is charged with 83 new offences relating to alleged sexual abuse of infants and toddlers. Police identify four new alleged victims.
Childcare centres to close early for safety training
UK childcare centres will close early five times a year for compulsory staff safety training from February. Learn how this protects children from abuse.
Labor pushes universal childcare with new data laws
Anthony Albanese aims to make universal childcare his political legacy as Labor advances plans requiring private operators to share commercial data. Discover the government's ambitious reforms.
China offers cash to boost marriage rates
Ningbo offers couples £107 in wedding vouchers to tackle a record drop in marriages. Discover how China is addressing its population crisis and the high costs deterring unions.
Castle Spa Plans Before Nursery Axed Parents
Exclusive: Crossbasket Castle owners discussed luxury spa development months before announcing nursery closure, leaving 100+ children without childcare and 30 staff jobless.
Childcare funding crisis looms as pandemic support ends
Millions of British families face soaring childcare costs as emergency government funding introduced during COVID-19 is scheduled to end next year, threatening the stability of nurseries and childcare providers nationwide.
Toddler dies at Darwin childcare centre - investigation launched
Northern Territory authorities launch urgent investigation after 18-month-old Ebony Thompson dies suddenly at a Darwin childcare facility, leaving family and community devastated.
ABC Childcare Abuse Scandal: Police Launch Major Probe
Shocking allegations of child abuse at ABC Childcare centres spark nationwide police investigation. Exclusive details reveal disturbing patterns and systemic failures in safeguarding vulnerable children.
Two-week half-term childcare costs squeeze English parents
Parents across England face unprecedented financial pressure as two-week autumn half-term holidays create childcare nightmares and expose the true cost of school breaks.
Victoria childcare abuse allegations surge 50%
Shocking new data reveals a dramatic surge in serious incidents reported across Victoria's childcare centres, with allegations of violence, abuse and neglect rising by nearly 50% in just one year.
Poland's Baby Bust: Why Birth Rates Are Plummeting
Poland faces a demographic emergency as birth rates plummet to record lows. Discover the economic pressures, changing social values, and political failures driving this silent crisis that threatens the nation's future.
Toddler escapes Sydney daycare, found wandering streets
Shocking safety breach at Little Zak's Doonside as three-year-old boy escapes unsupervised, sparking urgent investigation into childcare centre protocols and staff accountability.
Nursery worker convicted of child assault in Doonside
A childcare worker at Little Zaks Academy in Doonside has been convicted of assault after CCTV captured her violently handling a young child, sparking outrage and raising serious safeguarding concerns.
Childcare payment trap hits thousands of UK families
Shocking new figures reveal HMRC is demanding thousands of pounds back from struggling families due to childcare payment miscalculations in the Universal Credit system.
Sydney kindergarten closed after compliance failures
Jenny's Kindergarten in Sydney's west has been shut down by regulators after multiple breaches were uncovered, leaving parents scrambling for alternative childcare arrangements.
Canberra childcare worker in paedophile abuse case
A Canberra childcare worker stands accused of horrific child sexual abuse offences against a young boy, with police revealing disturbing details of the alleged crimes that have shaken the community.
Affinity Education executives resign amid childcare scandals
Two senior executives at Affinity Education have stepped down following a series of damaging childcare controversies, including allegations of falsified sleep records and inadequate supervision at their facilities.
British national charged in Fiji childcare sex offences case
Shocking allegations emerge from Fiji as Arvind Ajay Singh, a British national, faces multiple child sex charges alongside another man at a Suva childcare facility, sending shockwaves through the community.
US shutdown threat puts childcare funding at risk
With a US government shutdown looming, Democrats are fighting to protect a landmark childcare bill that could prevent thousands of facilities from closing and save working parents from crisis.
Labour's childcare guarantee: 100,000 new places pledged
Shadow Education Secretary unveils Labour's ambitious plan to slash childcare costs and create 100,000 new nursery places across England in major pre-election pledge.