5 d. ago Parents and grandparents 'put themselves at risk' with everyday internet mistakes

A study of 2,000 adults who have an older relative found 41% believe their loved one would fall for a scam if targeted, with 30% admitting they engage in risky online habits

Events

5 d. ago New HMRC tax rules for people using cryptocurrency set to start next year

People who do not comply with the new rules risk a £300 fine from HMRC.

Politics

6 d. ago Revealed: Baby names at risk of extinction in the UK as royal

The baby names that are rapidly falling out of favour with new parents in the UK in 2025 have been revealed - with a once-popular royal moniker becoming obsolete.

Events

1 week ago Urgent warning to new parents that child obesity risk is largely 'set by age 5'

Breast feeding and early nutrition habits are vital as experts say our chances of being healthy 'appear difficult to alter after the age of about five' as experts say new mums should get health advice

Events

1 week ago Solo trips to the shop at age three and no toys: is disaster

Forget gentle parenting, the way to raise strong, independent children is with mountain climber Zoe Hart’s bold ethos

Events

3 w. ago Revealed: Mystery donor who paid £1,300 fine that freed lead Madelaine McCann suspect is a former police officer investigating him

The woman, who has not been named, claims to have been a member of the German equivalent of the FBI who was at one stage wire-tapping the jail cell of convicted rapist Christian Brueckner.

Events

3 w. ago Parents at risk of £300 fine for buying this bike for their child

Electric bikes are becoming increasingly popular in the UK, but there is a speed limit to adhere to - and if a child is caught riding an e-bike they could be in breach of road laws

Economics

3 w. ago Parents should avoid buying this bike for their child or risk £300 fine

There are strict regulations around who can and cannot use an electric bike on public roads

Economics

3 w. ago Parents newly warned over risk of giving children slushie ice drinks this summer

Updated advice suggests these popular drinks are not suitable for children under seven.

Events

3 w. ago Urgent warning issued for parents over slush ice drinks amid risk to children

The FSA has said slush ice drinks containing glycerol, also known as glycerin, are not suitable for children under seven due to the health risks the compound poses

Events

3 w. ago 'Terrifying' incident on North Sea rig saw workers lowered into a flooded lift shaft

Ithaca Energy (UK) Limited pleaded guilty to safety failings at a hearing at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on June 12, and were issued with a £300,000 fine, the HSE said

Events

4 w. ago HMRC tells parents of these students to contact them following “GCSE season”

Parents could be at risk of losing their benefit payments as their children finish their GCSE exams

Society