4 h. ago A lot of mums are angry at Chappell Roan. I just want her to come over and listen to me whinge | Molly Glassey

Whether you’re a parent or not, you should be able to talk candidly about how tough it is having kidsA few weeks ago I told my friend – a good friend – that I was considering having a third kid. The colour washed from her face, and before her filter could kick in she said: “Please don’t.” She corrected herself. “You don’t really want to, do you?” I realised she thought I was unhappy. She thought I regretted it all. She was wrong on both accounts, but I didn’t blame her for coming to such a stark conclusion.That friend was not Chappell Roan. But the pop star is being pelted with the internet equivalent of soiled nappies for saying “all [her] friends who have kids are in hell” and “she doesn’t know anyone who’s happy with children at her age”. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Father stumped by maths problem in son's homework that 'makes no sense'

The parent, believed to be from the US, revealed that while his son is usually 'gifted' at maths, they were both baffled by an equation that he felt was too 'advanced' for a nine-year-old.

Politics

16 h. ago Chelsea report £128.4m profit after selling women’s side to themselves

Club turn last year’s pre-tax loss into pre-tax profitMove scrutinised over rules around fair market valueChelsea appear to have complied with the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) through player sales by selling the women’s team to the club’s parent company. Chelsea announced they had turned last year’s pre-tax loss of £90.1m into a pre-tax profit of £128.4m for the financial year ending 30 June 2024.The results were filed at Companies House by Chelsea FC Holdings Limited and represent a significant shift after heavy losses under the ownership of Clearlake Capital and Todd Boehly in previous years. Continue reading...

Economics

17 h. ago British Steel’s auditors warn of ‘material uncertainty’ as it battles to survive

Company had £736mn of debt at end of 2023, much of it from entities controlled by its Chinese parent Jingye

Events

25 h. ago Coleen Rooney looks sombre as she heads to the gym in black leggings after admitting she feels like a 'single parent'

The WAG, 38, opted for a minimal all-black ensemble as she donned leggings and a rain jacket to wrap up against the cold.

Politics

26 h. ago Primark boss Paul Marchant quits after 'error of judgement' in behaviour towards female colleague in a 'social environment'

Primark's parent firm, Associated British Foods (ABF), said Paul Marchant has stepped down as chief executive of the high street fashion brand with immediate effect following an investigation.

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27 h. ago Primark boss quits after 'error of judgement' in behaviour towards female colleague in a 'social environment'

Primark's parent firm, Associated British Foods (ABF), said Paul Marchant has stepped down as chief executive of the high street fashion brand with immediate effect following an investigation.

Events

27 h. ago Primark boss Paul Marchant resigns with immediate effect over 'inappropriate behaviour'

Primark’s parent firm, Associated British Foods (ABF), said Paul Marchant has stepped down as chief executive of the high street fashion brand with immediate effect following an investigation.

Politics

42 h. ago Terrifying playgrounds only those who grew up in Manchester will remember

Some of these kids playgrounds of the past would make a modern parent faint

Events

57 h. ago Tottenham could be denied £45m summer deal by Bayern Munich after transfer window change

Tottenham have the option to sign loanee Mathys Tel on a permanent transfer for £45million when the summer transfer window opens, but parent club Bayern Munich hold a veto

Economics

58 h. ago MSP makes Mother’s Day call urging UK Government to extend maternity pay

Scottish Green MSP Gillian Mackay said every new parent should have the chance to spend quality time with their baby.

Politics

66 h. ago Girl, 13, hospitalised after 'four schoolmates left her unrecognisable' in horror attack

'It's every parent's worst nightmare'

Events

2 d. ago Hearts loan kid Macaulay Tait has eyes on the prize with Livingston

The midfielder is hoping to impress his parent club when Livingston tackle Queen's Park in the SPFL Trust Trophy final

Politics

3 d. ago Kate Garraway gives heartbreaking update on being a single mum on Mother's Day after death of her husband Derek

The UK's most popular television presenters have shared their experiences with motherhood.

Events

3 d. ago 'Warped' teacher's sick campaign of sex abuse exposed after parent saw messages to daughter

Simon Clark was described as 'a sexual predator who preyed on young girls' by detectives who investigated the case which began with a parent concerned about their child

Events

3 d. ago Mum fumes after parent says they's only attend child's party 'on one condition'

A mum was angered by a parent who told her they can only attend her child's birthday party 'on one condition'. Others agreed that the parent shows 'entitled' behaviour.

Society

3 d. ago 'Entitled' parent says they'll only allow child to attend party 'on one condition'

A mum has shared her surprise after an 'entitled' parent made a cheeky request when RSVPing to her daughter's birthday party. They would only attend on 'one condition'

Society

4 d. ago Michelle Keegan takes newborn out in celebrity loved pram that's 'like the Ferrari' of pushchairs

Michelle Keegan was seen out and about with her newborn daughter Palma and husband Mark Wright, with the actress pushing her a pram hailed as a 'new parent lifesaver'

Politics

4 d. ago Thousands of British Steel jobs at risk after owner rejects government offer to go green

The Chinese parent company have rejected the government’s subsidy offer to aid transition to producing green steel

Politics

5 d. ago Kate Garraway, 57, candidly admits 'I make so many mistakes' as she navigates solo parenting after the death of her husband Derek Draper

Kate Garraway has candidly admitted she makes 'so many mistakes' as a solo parent, following the death of her husband Derek Draper.

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