Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has made a staggering $7.88 billion donation to Melinda French Gates's foundation, five years after their split. Discover the details of this landmark philanthropic move.
Bill Gates has donated $7.88bn to Melinda French Gates's foundation five years after their split. Discover the details of this landmark philanthropic move.
Bill Gates donated a staggering $7.9 billion to Melinda Gates's charity as part of their 2024 divorce settlement. Explore the details of history's most expensive splits.
Beat the January blues with our pick of six charming UK country house hotels, each featuring a spa and rooms for under £160 per night. Perfect for a post-festive reset.
Discover how a free doorstep collection service transformed a daunting home clear-out. Learn how to declutter effortlessly, support UK charities, and reduce landfill waste.
The Guardian's 2025 Hope appeal has surpassed £750,000, funding five charities that tackle racism, extremism, and division. Discover how grassroots projects are fostering solidarity across the UK.
Donald Trump's criticism of public broadcasting has led to a significant drop in listener donations, sparking debate over political influence on media funding. Discover the full impact.
A new initiative, 'Together at Christmas', launched in Tulse Hill, brings communities together for festive meals. Organisers aim to expand from pilot events to 1,000 meals nationwide by next Christmas to fight isolation.
A grassroots movement launched 'Together at Christmas' meals across the UK in 2025, aiming for 1,000 events next year to fight isolation and polarisation. Find out how to get involved.
Britain's voluntary organisations are battling rising demand and falling funds. As Labour's 'covenant' is tested, we examine if the sector can survive doing more with less.
Britain's voluntary sector faces a severe financial crunch in 2026, with rising demand, falling donations, and government underfunding threatening vital services. Read the analysis and what must be done.
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
Taylor Swift spreads festive cheer with generous donations to children's hospitals and a $600 tip for a stadium worker, continuing her legacy of philanthropy. Read about her impactful acts of kindness.
Taylor Swift spreads festive kindness with generous donations to a Nashville children's hospital and a Kansas City charity, following a $600 tip to a stadium worker. Discover the impact of her philanthropy.
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
The UK government has ordered an independent review into foreign financial interference in politics after a former Reform UK leader was jailed for taking pro-Russia bribes. Can new rules protect democracy?
Americans donated a record $4 billion on GivingTuesday 2025, a significant rise from 2024. Discover the trends driving this surge in generosity and volunteering.
GivingTuesday, the global day of generosity, faces a complex economic climate in 2025. Discover the trends, challenges, and how to make your donation count.
Houston couple Laura and John Arnold gave over 40% of their wealth to charity, losing their Forbes 400 status. Discover how their generosity compares to other US billionaires.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club pledges £16.5m in aid and closes its next race meeting to the public following a devastating tower block fire in Tai Po that has claimed 75 lives. Discover how the community is responding.
Grammy winner Pras Michel of the Fugees receives a 14-year prison sentence for illegally funnelling foreign money into Obama's 2012 campaign. Read the full story.
Senator Elizabeth Warren and Democrats propose the Stop Ballroom Bribery Act to prevent potential corruption in funding Trump's $300 million White House ballroom project. Read the full story.
Alice and Ellen Kessler's heartbreaking final wish for their ashes and how they split their fortune between charities is revealed. Discover the disciplined end to their extraordinary lives.
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott continues her unprecedented giving, donating $700 million to Historically Black Colleges and Universities, rewriting the book on philanthropy.
A remarkable story of generosity unfolds as a Barnsley woman's final gift to Marie Curie sparks a nationwide legacy, funding vital hospice services from Preston to Bristol and beyond.
Victoria Beckham shares emotional reaction to David's knighthood award in touching social media tribute, celebrating their family's proud moment and his charitable legacy.
Transform your shopping into social good with our curated guide to beauty and fashion purchases that directly support vital UK charities while you treat yourself.