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Kate's rallying call to UK business leaders

The Princess of Wales urges business leaders to value 'time and tenderness' alongside profit, arguing for a £45.5bn boost from early years investment. Discover her vision for a healthier society.

Study: Gen Z Finds Racist Slurs Most Offensive

New research reveals Gen Z ranks racist, sexist, and homophobic slurs as most offensive, while traditional swear words lose their sting. Discover how language taboos are shifting.

Serbians protest Kushner development on army HQ site

Thousands of Serbians are protesting against a luxury hotel development linked to Jared Kushner on the site of Belgrade's former army headquarters. Join the conversation about this controversial project.

Vietnam Cities Forming Major Economic Corridor

Groundbreaking research from Kyoto University identifies Vietnam's Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City region as an emerging megapolitan area set to transform Southeast Asia's economic landscape by 2030.

Primary school crisis as kids lack basic skills

Shocking new data reveals thousands of children beginning primary school unable to communicate properly, use the toilet independently, or follow basic instructions, with experts blaming pandemic disruption and austerity cuts.

Mixed Reactions to USAID Cuts: Not Everyone is Mourning

As US foreign aid programmes face significant cuts, mixed reactions emerge from communities worldwide. While some lament the loss of crucial funding, others question the effectiveness and legacy of American development assistance.

Schools spend £540m on English language support

UK schools are allocating over half a billion pounds yearly to support pupils who don't speak English as their first language, with some areas seeing two-thirds of students requiring language assistance.

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.

Irish overtakes English as Galway's main language

The coastal city of Galway witnesses an unprecedented cultural transformation as Irish becomes the predominant language, marking a significant milestone in language preservation efforts.

Why Teaching Children Proper English Matters

An urgent call to preserve traditional English language and manners in an era of declining standards. Discover why teaching children to speak like gentlemen isn't elitist - it's essential for their future success.

AP replaces 'pregnant women' with 'pregnant people'

The Associated Press makes controversial changes to its influential style guide, replacing gender-specific terms like 'pregnant women' with inclusive language like 'pregnant people', sparking debate across media and political circles.

Labour unveils ambitious education reform plans

Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces sweeping reforms to transform England's education system, focusing on curriculum overhaul, teacher recruitment, and early years investment.

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