53 h. ago Parents of Brit, 20, killed fighting in Ukraine say they are 'immensely proud of his courage' and he is 'more than just a soldier or statistic' as they criticise foreign office for lack of support

The parents of a young British soldier killed valiantly fighting in Ukraine have said they are 'immensely proud of his courage'

Events

5 d. ago Tech bros want women to have more babies. But they’re going about it the wrong way | Emma Beddington

Dropping birthrates are worrying Elon Musk, JD Vance and the like. But their proposed remedies are risible. Here are some surefire winnersTo the surprise of no one with internet access, surely, we’re still in a birthrate crisis. What with ecological collapse, incipient fascism, geopolitical instability, the lack of support for new parents, childcare costs and more, bringing new life into the world requires a radical act of hope. And who’s feeling that these days?Plus, even if you do want children, pregnancy feels kind of risky at the moment. In parts of the US and beyond, pregnant people are being viewed, and treated, as functional vessels, valued only as a sort of Le Creuset for precious life delivery. Even popping a paracetamol when you’re pregnant is out now; just “tough it out” or you’ll make your kid autistic, Trump claims. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Penny Lancaster says MasterChef team 'didn't support her' during Gregg Wallace fallout

Penny Lancaster has hit out at an apparent lack of support from the MasterChef team during her awkward altercations on the show with Gregg Wallace

Politics

1 week ago My daughter was killed at just 25 by her secret ketamine addiction. These are the horrific signs parents need to look out for

A 25-year-old British woman, who started taking the party drug ketamine as a 'way to cope' when she lost her baby at 38 weeks, died after failing to receive help from addiction services.

Events

2 w. ago Trump UK visit: The British business winners and losers after US £150 billion investment pledge

While some sectors announced fresh commitments to pump billions into the UK, others have bemoaned the lack of trade deal support

Economics

3 w. ago Most US adults think individual choices keep people in poverty, new AP

A new AP-NORC poll finds that most U.S. adults think personal choices are a major driver of poverty and homelessness, while fewer blame a lack of government support

Politics

3 w. ago Bruce Willis' wife details devastating moment doctors confirmed dementia diagnosis

Emma Heming Willis has recalled the traumatic moment of Bruce Willis’ dementia diagnosis, describing the lack of support, her struggles as a caregiver, and how she’s now finding purpose in raising awareness

Science