72 m. ago The cost of motherhood revealed: How much a woman can expect to lose from her earnings by having a child

It has often been said a mother's love is one of the strongest forces known to man. But it is surely seriously tested when it comes to the eye-watering cost of starting a brood. Pictured: Graph of data

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99 m. ago Kate Middleton reveals Prince Louis' dream future plans but warns it'll be hard work

While visiting a RAF base in Lincolnshire, the Princess of Wales shared the sweet revelation about her youngest son and his ambitious dreams for his future career

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1 hour ago Tottenham: Thomas Frank sets target for Rodrigo Bentancur after new contract reward

The midfielder has ended speculation over his future

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2 h. ago Government issues update on changes to how much drivers pay for car insurance

Car insurance costs have increased hugely in recent years

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2 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...

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3 h. ago Martin Lewis urges Brits to put kitchen essential on radiators to boost heating cheaply

A trick has been shared to help people boost their heating and warm up their houses in a more cost effective way. Martin Lewis is one person who advises Brits to try it

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3 h. ago Ruben Amorim will be panicking about his Man United future – this is when owners get twitchy

Ruben Amorim has been told when he might expect to be sacked if the Manchester United hierarchy decide to dismiss him as the Red Devils prepare to face Sunderland

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3 h. ago Changing how people eat could save 15 million lives a year, landmark study finds

Researchers say Shift to mostly plant-rich, flexible global diet could slash premature deaths, ease inequality, and curb environmental destruction

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3 h. ago Concrete battery that can power homes is now 10 times better

MIT scientist says we’re ‘at the brink of a new architectural revolution’ with multifunctional concretes

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3 h. ago OnlyFans chief Keily Blair: ‘People can be quite uncomfortable talking about sex’

The boss of one of Britain’s biggest tech start-ups on the ethics of porn, the future of the content creator economy — and why the platform banned Bonnie Blue

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4 h. ago Full list of 18 Poundland stores slashing prices from this weekend

Selected stores will be slashing prices by up to 40 per cent

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4 h. ago Full list of 17 Poundland stores slashing prices from this weekend

Selected stores will be slashing prices by up to 40 per cent

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4 h. ago Rodrigo Bentancur commits future to Tottenham by penning long

Bentancur joined Spurs at the start of 2022 and has gone on to make 122 appearances

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4 h. ago Future of Welsh lifeguard station that's been empty for years still on hold

Vale of Glamorgan Council said it will continue to explore options for the Barry lifeguard station despite there being interest from a local charity to take it on

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4 h. ago Eddie Howe pledges future to Newcastle as Manchester United 'identify' Ruben Amorim replacements

Newcastle boss has ben mentioned as a potential replacement for Ruben Amorim should Man Utd part company with the Portuguese tactician

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4 h. ago ‘We called ourselves the lifeboat crew’: how fired USAID workers launched a rescue project ‘to save as many babies as we can’

After the Trump administration closed the organisation down, a group of former staff secured new funding for almost 80 programmes, benefiting an estimated 40 million peopleThey call themselves the “lifeboat crew”. After losing their jobs abruptly when the Trump administration slashed US overseas aid earlier this year, a group of dedicated workers decided to launch their own rescue package.Refusing to “wallow in misery”, Rob Rosenbaum, a former USAID economist, and a group of like-minded former agency staff began efforts to save some of the vital programmes that faced closure after the cuts. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Shower glass will clean 'perfectly' if you use 1 product that costs just £1.50

Cleaning fans have shared their go-to product for getting rid of water marks and limescale on shower screens, and it's very affordable too.

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5 h. ago World Cup 2026 football 'powered by AI' could end VAR nightmares in US say FIFA

FIFA are embracing the future for the 2026 World Cup with the new Adidas Trionda footballer set to be powered by AI and help referees with decisions

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5 h. ago Premier League considers replacing PSR with new financial rules, says chief executive Richard Masters

PSR could be about to make way for a new squad-cost ratio system

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5 h. ago Eddie Howe speaks out on rumours he could replace Ruben Amorim at Man United

Ruben Amorim's future at Manchester United is unclear and Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is one of the managers to have been linked with the role.

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