3 h. ago Free childcare for kids from age of nine months promised by Plaid

The party has committed to offering the UK's most generous childcare offer

Politics

3 h. ago Man convicted of 38 paedophile offences revealed as police informer who spied on UK activists

Trial of Nick Gratwick, 68, who schemed to rape children as young as six, exposes previous role among green protestersA man who schemed to rape children as young as six was revealed at his trial to have been a police informer who spied on environmental activists.Nick Gratwick, 68, was found guilty on Friday of 38 “abhorrent” paedophile offences, including plans over the last two years to pay to rape or sexually assault children in the UK and abroad. Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago Digital ID backlash over plans to include kids aged 13 as minister defends idea

Campaigners have lashed out at proposals to include children aged 13 or over in its digital ID rollout - which the government says will tackle illegal migration

Politics

6 h. ago Government defends expansion of digital ID plans to include children as young as 13

The comments were in response to a petition against the measures, signed by more than 2.8 million people

Politics

26 h. ago Green tourism venture will feature luxury 'eco cabins' made from shipping containers

The plan also includes hot tubs for each luxury cabin, a wildflower meadow, as well as stunning views of the coastline.

Politics

28 h. ago 4 house plants that can repel flies including one that costs just £1.50

There's nothing worse than a fly buzzing around your head when you're trying to relax in your home - but there are several plants that will help to keep them at bay

Economics

28 h. ago Half want to abolish inheritance tax, even though only 1 in 20 will pay it

It comes as pensions are set to be included in inheritance tax calculations from 2027 under Labour plans, with further changes possible in the upcoming Budget.

Economics

29 h. ago Spurs get £100m cash boost from owners with promise of more to follow

Money will help Thomas Frank in transfer marketInjection from Lewis family designed to drive successTottenham have received a cash boost of £100m from their owners, the Lewis family trust, with further funding poised to follow which will provide Thomas Frank with greater room for manoeuvre in the transfer market.The club have long sought fresh investment to enable their varied plans to expand the business, which include numerous non-football projects. But the priority is on-field success; there is an awareness at boardroom level that it is the principal driver for everything. Continue reading...

Economics

32 h. ago Adele's mystery disappearance explained as star not seen in public in six months

Fans were gutted when Adele announced she was taking a break from music last summer - but it seems she's got other plans up her sleeve, including a surprise career move

Events

44 h. ago David Beckham told Victoria 'This can’t continue' during desperate money showdown

Victoria Beckham’s fashion business was losing millions and the new Netflix documentary exposdes humiliating blunders including £70,000 spent on pot plant

Politics

51 h. ago Halloween takeover at Trafford Centre to feature fair, fright nights, big wheel and more

There's a full programme of spooky fun promised for kids of all ages

Politics

3 d. ago King Charles' Christmas plans at his royal homes revealed including incredible first

King Charles' official royal residences have been planning for the festive season and Christmas plans for Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace have now been revealed

Politics

3 d. ago Amazon Prime Video deletes James Bond posters that were digitally altered to remove the spy's gun after fan backlash

Amazon has ditched a set of gun-free James Bond posters (pictured) from its TV streaming platform following fan's complaints that the brand had gone 'woke'.

Politics

3 d. ago Experts on how to talk with kids about violence in the news: ‘No topic is off limits’

The Guardian spoke with therapists, media experts and journalists about helping kids process bad news and develop healthy media habitsWhen rightwing commentator Charlie Kirk was killed last month, footage of his shooting spread rapidly across social media. Today, anyone with a smartphone can access gruesome videos and images – as well as troves of misinformation. Though some experts have been sounding the alarm about the potential harm of smartphones on children and teen’s mental health, the fact is most young people still have access to phones – and the often disturbing content that flows out of them.The Guardian spoke with seven experts on how best to speak with kids about upsetting content and news, at what age to start those conversations – and what to avoid.Anya Kamenetz, journalist and publisher of The Golden Hour newsletterEugene Beresin, MD, psychiatrist and executive director of the Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Massachusetts general hospitalTara Conley, assistant ...

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3 d. ago How do you talk to kids about violence in the news? We asked experts

The Guardian spoke with therapists, media experts and journalists about helping kids process bad news and develop healthy media habitsWhen rightwing commentator Charlie Kirk was killed last month, footage of his shooting spread rapidly across social media. Today, anyone with a smartphone can access gruesome videos and images – as well as troves of misinformation. Though some experts have been sounding the alarm about the potential harm of smartphones on children and teen’s mental health, the fact is most young people still have access to phones – and the often disturbing content that flows out of them.The Guardian spoke with seven experts on how best to speak with kids about upsetting content and news, at what age to start those conversations – and what to avoid.Anya Kamenetz, journalist and publisher of The Golden Hour newsletterEugene Beresin, MD, psychiatrist and executive director of the Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Massachusetts general hospitalTara Conley, assistant ...

Events

3 d. ago More pension savers keep some of their retirement pot in cash due to uncertainty

According to the JP Morgan-owned bank, Chase, some 39% of customers say they are including cash savings as part of their retirement planning.

Economics

4 d. ago Cancelling HS2 in Manchester was 'very odd', Conservative MP admits two years on

The shadow rail minister defended the decision despite conceding the location chosen for the announcement was quite peculiar

Politics

4 d. ago That ‘90s show: Parents are turning to childhood for tips on raising their kids in tech age

Watching a movie rented from Blockbuster, threading a charm bracelet, and taking on your friends with a game of Hungry, Hungry, Hippo. Those 90s trends we miss so dearly are the ones that are inspiring millennial parents, Amber Raiken finds

Society

4 d. ago ICC convicts former Sudan militia leader for war crimes in Darfur

Janjaweed commander Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-al-Rahman, known as Ali Kushayb, found guilty over atrocitiesThe international criminal court has convicted a leader of the Janjaweed militia of playing a leading role in a campaign of atrocities committed in the Sudanese region of Darfur more than 20 years ago.It was the first time the court had convicted a suspect of crimes in Darfur. The court ruled that the atrocities, including mass murders and rapes, were part of a government plan to snuff out a rebellion in the western region of Sudan. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Ukraine claims drone strikes on Russian ammo plant, oil terminal and weapons depot

The Ukrainian military claims its long-range drones have hit key Russian targets, including an ammunition plant, an oil terminal, and a weapons depot

Events