3 h. ago Being shouted at by parents can alter child’s brain, experts tell UK MPs

Meeting will hear how exposure to verbal abuse leads to biological changes and can make mental ill-health likelierBeing shouted at by their parents reshapes children’s brains and makes them more likely to have mental ill-health and struggle to maintain friendships, MPs will hear on Monday.Verbal abuse by adults can leave children unable to enjoy pleasure and seeing the world as threatening, experts in child development and mental health will tell a meeting at Westminster. Continue reading...

Society

7 h. ago ANDREW PIERCE: Is hotel inquiry key to Watson's attack on union?

Before Watson became deputy leader - when Jeremy Corbyn was Labour boss - he pocketed £100,000 from Unite to support his political work.

Events

10 h. ago So much for a bonfire of the quangos! Figures show at least 350 bosses earn more than the Prime Minister

More than 350 quango bosses received a higher taxpayer-paid salary than the £172,153 Keir Starmer is entitled to.

Politics

10 h. ago Judd Trump nets £100k bonus for hitting 100 centuries in same season

Snooker star Judd Trump is £100,000 richer after he struck his 99th and 100th centuries of the season this evening against Shaun Murphy at the Crucible

Politics

16 h. ago MotoGP: Álex Márquez reigns in Spain to take title lead as brother Marc crashes

Álex leads Marc Márquez in title race after Jerez winFabio Quartararo second, Francesco Bagnaia thirdGresini Racing’s Álex Márquez claimed his first MotoGP race victory at the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday, taking the championship lead from his elder brother Marc, who crashed early in the race and finished 12th.After seven second-place finishes in sprints and races this season, Álex secured a dream race win on home turf in front of over 100,000 fans, with the Spaniard imploring them to increase the volume as he took the last few corners on the final lap in Jerez. Continue reading...

Events

17 h. ago Missing Brit tourist's dad 'praying for good news' after son disappears from rugby pals in Madrid bar

Gregor Thomson, 21, went missing while on a trip to Madrid, Spain, with his friends - and his family is now worried as nobody has heard from him since Saturday morning

Events

18 h. ago Inside Meghan Markle's animal kingdom: Duchess's growing farm including 100,000 bees and a chicken from Ellen DeGeneres

For centuries, monarchs and their families have cared for animals of all shapes and sizes - Meghan Markle is no exception.

Politics

26 h. ago I’m in my 30s and own my home. How can I share my good fortune with friends?

You’re very generous, but your friends may feel uncomfortable about accepting your help and want the satisfaction of making it on their ownI’m in the fortunate position of owning my own home and some land without a mortgage (in a very affordable and somewhat remote area), and every week I hear more stories from friends about their struggles to get by. We’re all in our 30s, but I feel as if my stress levels are infinitely lower than theirs.I’ve offered to have people stay rent-free so they can save money for a house – and generally act as a backup plan for anyone who needs a place to stay longer term – or even put a mobile home on the land. However, I still feel as if I’m barely making a difference. Continue reading...

Politics

41 h. ago Joel Dommett praises 'incredible' Davina McCall after brain tumour battle

The Masked Singer host is getting ready for tomorrow's London Marathon and is running for a cause close to his heart that's helped his friend and mother-in-law

Events

47 h. ago Final photo of Virginia Giuffre after Prince Andrew accuser dies by suicide, family say

Virginia Giuffre has died aged 41

Events

50 h. ago Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre, 41, dies by suicide, family says

Virginia Giuffre, who was trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein as a teenager and claimed she was sexually abused by Prince Andrew, has died

Events

60 h. ago The plush suburban rehab where Jon Hamm recovered from booze and hazing shame

Jon Hamm completed an up to $100,000 rehab program for alcoholism at at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut, in February and March 2015.

Politics

65 h. ago More than 100,000 work days lost through sickness absence at Swansea Council last year

Mental health issues such as stress, an ageing workforce, and increased reporting of sickness absence were said to be the main reasons

Politics

3 d. ago Family of California girl, 19, who died trapped in burning Cybertruck make shocking accusation against EV owners

The family of a 19-year-old college student who burned to death after being trapped inside a Tesla Cybertruck has make shocking accusation against the vehicle's owners.  

Events

3 d. ago When Freddie Flintoff's documentary covering car crash is on TV and where to watch it

Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff documents the recovery from his tragic crash in a new feature-length film, which hears from close friends including Jack Whitehall and James Corden

Events

3 d. ago 'Best' personality quiz sheds light on who you really are based on three simple questions

If you want to learn more about yourself and your friends and have fun in the process, this light-hearted quiz claims to reveal the inner workings of your mind based on three questions

Politics

4 d. ago Huge breakthrough as scientists pinpoint cause of colon cancer in young people... with 100,000 exposed yearly

A common bacterial toxin may be to blame for America's colon cancer epidemic, a bombshell study from the University of California San Diego suggests.

Science

5 d. ago Children’s hospices across Scotland and RBS set £100,000 fundraising challenge

One of Scotland's most important children's charities is launching a fundraising drive with colleagues from Royal Bank of Scotland.

Economics

5 d. ago Cardiff woman in court accused of stalking Madeleine McCann's family

Karen Spragg, 60, is alleged to have made calls, sent letters and attended the home address of Mr and Mrs McCann

Events

5 d. ago 'Fake Madeleine McCann' and woman, 60, in court accused of 'stalking' tot's family

Polish national Julia Wandel, 23, and 60-year-old Karen Spragg, of Caerau in Cardiff, were charged in connection with an investigation into the alleged stalking of Madeleine McCann’s family

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