Doctor: Sleeping Less Than 7 Hours Is 'Dangerous'
A neurologist warns that consistently sleeping less than seven hours nightly is dangerous, impairing brain function and raising long-term dementia risk. Learn how to protect your health.
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Labour's child poverty plan targets 550,000 children
The government unveils its long-awaited child poverty strategy, pledging to scrap the two-child benefit cap and improve housing. Critics argue the plan lacks ambitious, binding targets for real change.
Pre-teen smartphone use fuels obesity and depression risk
New research links smartphone ownership in pre-teens to a 31% higher depression risk and increased obesity. Discover the findings and expert advice for parents.
England's 'posh-poor divide' exposed as deprivation borders wealth
A Guardian analysis reveals a stark rise in areas where extreme wealth and deprivation sit side-by-side, separated by mere metres. Explore the human impact of this deepening social divide.
HMRC £897 alert for backdated Child Benefit claims
HMRC urges UK families to claim up to £897 per child in backdated Child Benefit. Learn eligibility, rates, and how to claim via the official app before the deadline.
Jaywick celebrates benefits boost as Reeves axes child cap
Residents in one of Britain's most deprived seaside towns react to Rachel Reeves' Budget that increases welfare spending by £16bn annually and scraps the two-child benefit cap.
GK Barry slams £150k I'm A Celeb payday rumour
Social media star GK Barry sets the record straight on her I'm A Celebrity fee and reveals the brutal, sleep-deprived reality of jungle life. Discover the truth behind the headlines.
Two-Child Cap Scrapped, Freeing £150m for Scotland
Chancellor Rachel Reeves ends the two-child benefit cap, freeing £150m for Scotland to tackle child poverty. Discover the Budget's impact on families and new funding.
Zoe Ball's magnesium fix for insomnia struggle
BBC Radio 2's Zoe Ball shares her personal battle with insomnia and reveals the magnesium supplement that 'really helped' her sleep. Discover her advice and NHS sleep tips.
Flight attendant on plane lightning strike experience
A globetrotting flight attendant shares his incredible career journey, from surviving a lightning strike mid-flight to visiting all New 7 Wonders. Discover the realities of life at 35,000 feet.
Northern councils secure funding boost in reform
Deprived towns across northern England and Midlands set for major funding increases as government redirects cash from affluent areas. Discover how this impacts your community.
Suburbs face council tax hikes in funding shake-up
Families in suburban and shire counties face painful council tax increases as a new 'fairer' funding system redirects central resources to deprived urban areas. Discover the impact.
Sleep Deprivation Linked to Diabetes and Heart Disease
New UK study reveals 70% of adults miss NHS sleep target, doubling diabetes and heart disease risk. Discover how much sleep you really need for good health.
Jaywick's Resilient Community Defies Deprivation Label
Discover how Jaywick, officially Britain's most deprived area, thrives with community spirit, food banks, and karaoke nights. See the real story behind the media stereotypes.
Woman's 'infuriating' insomnia trick helps her sleep
A woman who went to A&E with severe insomnia shares the simple 'thought shift' that now helps her fall asleep in minutes. Discover her life-changing sleep hack.
Girl, 11, starved to death, body found in bin
An 11-year-old Connecticut girl died from starvation after being denied food for two weeks. Her mother has pleaded not guilty to murder. Read the full story.
Neurologist's one-hour rule for better sleep
A neurologist reveals a simple one-hour rule to help you stop overthinking and fall asleep faster. Discover expert tips for a better night's rest.
Judge condemns 'astronomical' private care costs
A judge has criticised 'astronomical' costs charged by private care providers after a council agreed to pay almost £300,000 for a teenage boy's placement. Discover the urgent call for government intervention.
6 Ways Sleep Deprivation Harms Your Brain
Sleep experts reveal how poor sleep impairs memory, focus and emotional control. Discover vital sleep hygiene tips for optimal brain health and cognitive performance.
Young Brits Expose Coastal Town Crisis
Exclusive investigation uncovers the hidden struggles facing young residents in UK coastal communities - from isolation and unemployment to crumbling infrastructure.
Dementia Poverty Map Reveals UK's Brain Health Crisis
Groundbreaking research exposes startling connection between poverty, unemployment and dementia rates across England and Wales, with coastal and northern areas most affected.
Child sex doll seized at UK border in shocking discovery
UK Border Force makes alarming discovery of lifelike child sex doll imported from Hong Kong, sparking major police investigation into potential child exploitation offences.
Police Scrutinised Over Grooming Gang Failures
UK police forces are under pressure to improve responses to child grooming gangs as a landmark report reveals inconsistent recording practices and BeaconPort launches new intelligence system.
Jess Phillips Reveals Shocking Child Poverty in Commons
Labour MP Jess Phillips delivers powerful testimony about childhood deprivation in Britain, challenging the government's record on poverty during debate on Dame Louise Casey's landmark report.
Neighbour From Hell: 4am Stomping Nightmare in UK Flat
A sleep-deprived British woman reveals her living hell with a noisy neighbour who stomps at 4am, plays loud music and leaves threatening notes in their shared building.
England's Most Deprived Areas Revealed in New Data
Shocking new government data exposes England's deprivation hotspots, with coastal towns Blackpool and Clacton facing the most severe challenges. Discover how your area compares.
Australia launches public child sex offender registry
In a groundbreaking move for child safety, Australia announces a national public registry for convicted child sex offenders, empowering parents with crucial information to protect their children.
Broken Britain: London Poverty Crisis Deepens
Shocking new data reveals how areas like Jaywick and London boroughs show escalating deprivation, food bank reliance, and child poverty amid Britain's growing inequality divide.
Farage campaigns in England's most deprived town
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage chooses Jaywick, officially England's most deprived area, as backdrop for his Clacton constituency campaign launch, highlighting coastal community struggles.
Postcode Poverty: UK's Deprivation Map Revealed
Shocking new data exposes the stark reality of deprivation across Britain, with some communities facing challenges comparable to developing nations while others enjoy unprecedented prosperity.
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