7 h. ago One in four adults with a living grandparent have asked them for money – survey

Ambassador Cruise Line, which commissioned the research, described grandparents as ‘the anchors of family units across the country’.

Politics

15 h. ago I endured sexual abuse at the hands of sadistic teachers at boarding school

Marcus Pollett, 65, who lives in Brighton, says he's spent his adult life trying to find peace after he was subjected to horrific sexual abuse at the hands of his boarding school teachers.

Events

5 d. ago Almost a fifth of young UK adults use AI to design holiday, study finds

Traditional package holiday is still the most common eventual purchase, travel industry body Abta reportsBusiness live – latest updatesAlmost one in five young adults are turning to artificial intelligence to design their holiday, according to the UK travel industry body Abta.While the traditional package holiday still remains the most common eventual purchase, Abta found that 18% of 25- to 34-year-olds were using AI tools such as ChatGPT to inspire their trips abroad. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Judge rules separated couple can finalise adoption in Scots legal first

Lady Tait ruled at the Court of Session that both adults and the eight-year-old girl live as a ‘family unit’, albeit in two households.

Events

3 w. ago My terminally ill brother wants to give me his house to create a trust for his adult son

My brother has terminal cancer and doesn't have long to live. His adult son lives with him but has various issues which mean he doesn't adult particularly well.

Politics

3 w. ago State Pension boost of £300 each year for people with grandchildren

Older people could boost their State Pension by more than £6,000 over a typical 20-year retirement.

Economics