11 h. ago ‘Motherhood penalty’ costs women an average £65,618 in pay by time first child turns five

Women’s average monthly earnings fall by 42% compared with one year before birth, ONS study findsMothers lose an average of £65,618 in pay by the time their first child turns five, as the “motherhood penalty” risks their financial security, official figures show.Mums in England are hit by a “substantial and long-lasting reduction” in their pay after they have children, as they become less likely to stay in paid employment, the Office for National Statistics have said. Continue reading...

Economics

61 h. ago Princess Anne, 75, leaves very personal tribute during top secret trip to Ukraine

The Princess Royal, 75, spent Tuesday in Kyiv amid a media blackout, where she met with President Zelenskyy and movingly laid a toy bear at a memorial commemorating children.

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67 h. ago ‘Will my baby be born in a tent? Will it have food?’: what it’s like to be pregnant in Gaza

The World Health Organization has warned that more than 40% of pregnant women in the Gaza Strip are malnourished. Here, Nour Ziad al-Batsh, who is expecting her third child in March, describes her daily struggle to find food and healthcareThis pregnancy is not like my others. I have not been allowed to feel the joy I felt last time, to plan for the future and dream about where my child will go to school and how to decorate his room. In Gaza these days, I can only wonder whether I can find food to keep my baby healthy and how it will be to give birth in a tent.The natural joys I felt for the births of my daughter and son have been overwhelmed by depression, fear and anxiety because of this continuing genocide. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Lucy Letby's life in jail from 'eerie room' to child killer pal and binging on junk food

Lucy Letby is serving a whole life order after being convicted of murdering seven children at the Countess of Chester Hospital as she spends her time in prison alongside other child killers

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4 d. ago Did William issue a 'secret scolding' to Andrew? Moment he 'appeared to reprimand uncle' at Duchess of Kent's funeral

The Prince of Wales covered his mouth and said something out of the corner of his mouth to the Duke of York who abruptly stopped grinning at his nephew outside Westminster Cathedral.

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4 d. ago Did William issue 'secret sharp rebuke' to Andrew? Resurfaced footage 'appears to show Prince reprimanding uncle', as it emerges future King wants the Yorks 'cut loose'

The Prince of Wales covered his mouth and said something out of the corner of his mouth to the Duke of York who abruptly stopped grinning at his nephew outside Westminster Cathedral.

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5 d. ago Prince Harry's secret move on UK visit speaks volumes on return to royal family

During the Duke of Sussex's whirlwind trip to the UK, he privately met with another royal. It's a move which royal expert Jennie Bond believes shows Harry wants to remain part of the royal family

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6 d. ago I’m a teacher and this is how many hours of screen time your child should REALLY be allowed a day

I’M a teacher, and here’s exactly how much time your child should be glued to their devices - broken down by age so you can keep their screen time in check. From toddlers to teens, too much screen time can affect everything from sleep to social skills. A recent survey found the average child is spending...

Society

8 d. ago The touching twist of fate that secured Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo their dream home

The former Made In Chelsea stars - who are expecting their first child - finally unveiled their stunning London property, on Thursday after an extensive 14-month-long renovation.

Politics

1 week ago Terrified Cheryl Tweedy claims her killer stalker has 'scared her young child' and reveals she is 'on edge every time I open my gate'

Convicted killer Daniel Bannister, 50, 'can't stay away' from the singer, and has already spent time in prison for the same offence. A judge has sentenced him to 12 months jail.

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1 week ago Manchester United cult hero who won 2008 Champions League faces prison time for failing to pay £142,000 child maintenance after fathering NINE children

Reports claim he will be allowed out to study or do community work during the day, but have to return to his lock-up at night, under a more lax 'semi-open regime' only if there is prison overcrowding.

Sport

1 week ago Man Utd legend Anderson with nine kids told 'pay £145k child maintenance or go to prison'

The Premier League and Champions League winner with Manchester United has been ordered to serve jail time over failing to pay child maintenance

Economics

1 week ago King Charles 'makes feelings clear' on Prince Harry after secret meeting

Prince Harry met with his father King Charles during his brief visit to the UK earlier this month, with the pair reportedly speaking for around 55 minutes

Politics

1 week ago Revealed: Prince Harry's secret meeting with royal family member during four

Prince Harry made a secret visit to Kensington Palace to see the grieving Duke of Kent during his four-day visit to the UK earlier this month, Hello! reported.

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1 week ago Prince Harry in secret visit to Royal Family at Kensington Palace during UK trip

Prince Harry secretly made an important visit to a member of the Royal Family during his four-day visit to the UK this month, where he had a private meeting with his dad, King Charles

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1 week ago Meghan and Harry's closely kept secret that not even the nanny knew about, according to royal author

In November 2019, both the Sussexes and the Palace had been tight-lipped about where Meghan and Harry had travelled to during their six-week break from royal duties.

Culture

2 w. ago Pregnant Perrie Edwards debuts her baby bump as she steps out for the first time since revealing she's expecting her second child

Pregnant Perrie Edwards debuted her baby bump on Wednesday as she stepped out in London for the first time since revealing she's expecting her second child. 

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2 w. ago Secret emails hidden in Epstein files could 'destroy Prince Andrew', sources claim

Prince Andrew denied having a close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, but now one source has claimed there are hundreds of hidden emails that exist that could "ruin" him

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2 w. ago Anger over Prince Andrew being 'still out there, living in a palace' as it is claimed he faces being 'destroyed' by a cache of more than 100 secret emails contained in the Epstein Files

The family of Virginia Giuffre have shared their anger over Prince Andrew being 'still out there' and 'living in a palace', as a cache of 100 private emails threatens to 'destroy' the royal.

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2 w. ago 'I had a stroke days after giving birth, years later I buried my son'

Just days after giving birth to her second child, Funmi Lawal, who was just 35 years old at the time, had a stroke that left her unable to speak. Years later she was struck with another tragedy

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