3 h. ago American women and children are in crisis. Republicans are about to make it worse | Karen Dolan

Donald Trump’s budget could gut Medicaid, cut food assistance for millions and lead to 40,000 kids losing childcareWomen and children are under threat in America.Jocelyn Smith of Roswell, New Mexico, knows this too well. “I’m disabled, taking care of my disabled daughter. I work, and I volunteer to help feed and house my community,” she told me. “Yet I need assistance affording meals for my family. Something is broken.”Karen Dolan is a federal safety net expert and a fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies. Continue reading...

Politics

39 h. ago Grovelling apology after bloke fathers 1,000 children to 'do something meaningful'

Jonathan Meijer's exploits led to an investigation by the public broadcaster in The Netherlands, a probe which centered around the professional association of gynaecologists (NVOG)

Politics

49 h. ago Celebrity Big Brother rule break sees one housemate forced to issue grovelling apology

One Celebrity Big Brother housemate will be forced to issue an apology after breaking a fundamental rule of the house during tonight's (April 14) episode

Politics

57 h. ago Oscar's Book Prize 2025 shortlist revealed: £10,000 prize showcases writing and illustrating talent from across UK

The £10,000 award for the best picture book for young children this year spotlights authors and illustrators based from Cornwall to North Yorkshire

Economics

65 h. ago Fury as 3,000 children go to A&E with tooth decay in dental 'national scandal'

Astonishing figures show 2,800 under-18s were among 16,100 people who went to accident and emergency departments with issues linked to tooth decay last year - up 18% from 2019

Politics

66 h. ago Mickey Rourke issues grovelling apology in Celebrity Big Brother axe scenes

Mickey Rourke will be kicked out of the Celebrity Big Brother house this evening following the use of 'threatening and aggressive' language towards Chris Hughes

Politics

67 h. ago Mickey Rourke makes grovelling apology as Celebrity Big Brother to air row footage

In an expletive-ridden confrontation while dressed as a pirate, Mickey Rourke 'agressively' told fellow Celebrity Big Brother contestant Chris Hughes: 'don't eyeball me'

Politics

2 d. ago Mickey Rourke breaks silence over surprise Celebrity Big Brother axe as he makes grovelling apology

Mickey Rourke issued an apology to Celebrity Big Brother bosses as he was axed from the house. In an admission to Big Brother, he said he felt ashamed

Politics

3 d. ago Golfer Jose Luis Ballester issues grovelling apology in backtrack after peeing on Masters course

Jose Luis Ballester initially doubled down after being caught urinating during the first round on his Masters debut at Augusta but has since issued an apology for his actions

Politics

9 d. ago BBC reveals future of Mrs Brown's Boys after show creator's groveling apology for racial slur 'joke'

In October last year it was revealed that the Beeb had halted the sitcom to launch an investigation after a slur that the Irish comedian said during rehearsals for the Christmas specials.

Politics

2 w. ago Hamas 'has quietly dropped more than 3,000 deaths' off its Gaza war toll

Hamas has quietly dropped thousands of deaths from its count of the number of people killed by Israel in Gaza, a pressure group has claimed. 

Events

2 w. ago Record 4.5million children living in poverty in the UK: Campaigners issue warning to Labour as they brand rise a 'source of national shame'

New Department for Work and Pensions data revealed the number of impoverished children soared by 200,000 in the year to March 2024, up from 4.33 million the previous year.

Events

2 w. ago Three in 10 children living in poverty, ‘shameful’ record figures show

At least 200,000 more children were living in poverty in the UK in 2024 compared to 2023, latest figures show

Politics

2 w. ago Rachel Reeves' 'clumsy' Labour deputy makes grovelling apology for comparing disabled benefits cuts to reducing a child's pocket money 

Darren Jones admitted that he had been 'tactless' when he compared the drive to get millions of people back into work to telling a teen to get a weekend job instead of accepting a handout.

Politics

2 w. ago Backbench revolt grows over 'cruel' benefit cuts that could push families of 50,000 more children into poverty

MPs lined up to round on Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the Commons after her Spring Statement.

Society

2 w. ago DWP benefit cuts will see extra 50,000 children living in 'relative poverty'

The Chancellor's planned reform of the welfare system could push a quarter of a million people into financial hardship.

Politics

2 w. ago Labour admits welfare squeeze will push another 250,000 Brits into poverty

In the Government's own assessment of its benefits changes, it was estimated an extra 250,000 people will be in relative poverty after housing costs in 2029/30.

Politics

2 w. ago Reeves’ benefit cuts to plunge 250,000 people into poverty, government admits

An extra 50,000 children will also be left in poverty after the Labour chancellor’s move to slash £5bn from the welfare bill

Politics

2 w. ago Spring statement 2025 live: OBR slashes economic growth forecast as 3m families to be hit by welfare cuts

Quarter of a million people, including 50,000 children, pushed into poverty by end of decade due to welfare reforms, according to government’s own impact assessment

Economics

3 w. ago Spring statement 2025 live: Reeves hit by economic growth downturn as she unveils budget and welfare cuts

Quarter of a million people, including 50,000 children, pushed into poverty by end of decade due to welfare reforms, according to government’s own impact assessment

Economics