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Kate’s Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood wants researchers to submit proposals to combat what has been called “technoference” that can disrupt parent-child relationships. The study chosen will receive £100,000 in funding and work with families across the UK to understand when and why the issue occurs and test practical ways to reduce its impact,…
Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has condemned a newly approved NHS clinical trial that will provide puberty blockers to children as young as 10, calling the move “evil” and accusing the health service of reviving what she describes as “dangerous transgender ideology”. Her comments come as the NHS prepares to launch a multi-million-pound study…
Shona Robison has urged the UK Government to deliver more funding for Scotland’s public services, infrastructure, and cost-of-living support. She called for action to lower household energy bills, to ensure that any major taxation choices do not see Scotland losing out on vital funding, and to reform the energy profits levy to support jobs and…
Police have been patrolling the school (Picture: Google Maps) A man who ‘exposed himself’ near a school for over a month has prompted a police hunt for the alleged ‘serial flasher’. The flasher has been spotted several times since late September outside Mark Rutherford School in Bedfordshire. The majority of attacks have taken place near…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met British counterpart Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, Brazilian President Lula da Silva and several other world leaders on the sidelines of the G20 Summit here and discussed issues of bilateral and mutual interests. “It was wonderful meeting Prime Minister Keir Starmer in…
The state of the economy is the key focal point ahead of the Budget, amid criticism from industry over the impact of the Government’s first Budget last year. The state’s official forecaster will also lay out its key projections over how the economy is set to fare over the coming years, with fears that it…
Oceanic Awards have revealed the winners for the first British Burger Awards. The awards are a “prestigious celebration recognising not just the best burgers in the country but the passionate people and innovative businesses that bring them to life”. Picked out as one of the best was a popular spot in Brighton. The UK’s favourite…
Christmas at Kew has been named by The Times as one of the top 19 light trails for Christmas 2025 in the UK, coming in at an impressive number three, just behind Lincoln Castle. Running since 2013, this festive light trail takes visitors on a magical two-mile walk through the historic botanical gardens in south-west London…
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Media myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Daily Mail owner DMGT has struck a £500mn deal to buy rival newspaper The Telegraph in a tie-up that would create one of the most powerful right-leaning media groups in Britain. The agreed takeover comes barely…
Temperatures are set to return towards average, but more unsettled weather will be seen over the coming days, the Met Office said. The colder weather this week brought snow, ice and temperatures as low as minus 12C, with day time temperatures between 3C and 6C, which is below average for the time of year, Met…