Brits are set for a dramatic temperature plunge as a bitter Arctic front is forecast to sweep across the country, bringing wintry hazards and a hard frost just days after unseasonable warmth. Get the full forecast and regional breakdown.
A London couple's search for a last-minute babysitter turned into a viral social experiment when they hired a complete stranger from TikTok to live in their home for 72 hours. Discover the shocking results, the internet's reaction, and what parenting expe
A grandfather mistakenly collected the wrong toddler from a Sydney daycare centre, prompting a frantic police search and raising serious questions about childcare safety protocols and pickup procedures.
Major changes to England's 30-hour free childcare scheme are now in effect. This guide explains the new eligibility rules, how to apply, and what it means for family finances amidst the cost of living crisis.
Thousands of UK families could be missing out on up to £2,000 per child through the Tax-Free Childcare scheme. Experts reveal how to claim before the September deadline.
As the UK government rolls out free childcare for children from nine months, experts warn of a potential crisis in capacity, quality, and workforce sustainability. This in-depth analysis examines the challenges facing the landmark policy.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges a major expansion of free childcare hours and breakfast clubs, targeting the cost-of-living crisis and aiming to get parents back to work.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces transformative Labour plan to fund nursery places for over 100,000 children, tackling Britain's childcare crisis head-on.
Nurseries across the UK are sounding the alarm over severe staffing shortages, putting the government's flagship 30-hour free childcare expansion in jeopardy and leaving parents facing nursery closures and soaring fees.
Exclusive investigation reveals Labour's radical plan to overhaul National Insurance, funding universal free childcare while sparking debate over fiscal responsibility and economic impact.
A landmark childcare expansion has launched, offering 15 free hours to working parents of two-year-olds. Discover if you're eligible and how to claim.
A shocking new guide reveals the common kitchen mistakes ruining your frozen food. Discover the 10 everyday items you should banish from your freezer immediately to avoid culinary disasters and wasted groceries.
Urgent deadline alert for UK parents. Thousands could miss out on significant Tax-Free Childcare and 30 hours free funding if they don't act by the 31st March deadline. Here’s how to secure your money.
A brutal 'stealth tax' is silently crippling British workers' finances. With income tax thresholds frozen until 2028, millions are being pulled into higher tax brackets despite no real-terms pay rise. Discover how fiscal drag could cost you over £1,200 an
Nigel Farage unveils Reform UK's controversial strategy for mass deportations and a migrant freeze, as the Conservatives claim the policy has been 'wholesale copied' from their own manifesto, igniting a fierce pre-election battle on immigration.
Exclusive: A silent crisis is exploding across British households as exhausted grandparents, the backbone of the nation's childcare, are downing tools. This 'grandparent revolt' is fuelling a national conversation about plummeting birthrates and the true
Major concerns emerge as the UK government's flagship childcare expansion, offering 15 free hours, is jeopardised by a complex and inaccessible digital application system, risking the exclusion of thousands of low-income and non-tech-savvy families.
Explosive internal documents reveal the New South Wales childcare system is in a state of profound crisis, with families facing years-long waitlists and a regulator struggling to cope, according to the Greens.
The Australian government announces a sweeping new national childcare safety framework, including a mandatory CCTV trial and a staff mobile phone ban to enhance safeguarding and transparency.
A Queensland childcare centre is under investigation after a toddler suffered severe burns from scalding hot water. The incident has prompted a temporary licence suspension and raised serious questions about safety protocols.
Exclusive investigation reveals a major flaw in the UK's new 'Universal Credit Childcare' system, with parents facing unexpected bills of up to £1,800 due to a critical payment timing loophole. Discover why families are at risk.
Disturbing reports of alleged abuse at Goodstart Early Learning centres have sparked outrage among parents, with calls for immediate investigations into childcare safety standards.
Discover how UK parents can access up to £2,000 in government support for childcare costs, including eligibility criteria and how to apply.
A vegan campaigner fights to recover £14,000 frozen by her bank, which suspected the funds were linked to 'extremism'—despite her claims they were for legal activism.
Academics at the University of Technology Sydney reveal a toxic work environment as nearly a fifth of courses face enrolment suspensions, sparking concerns over academic freedom and institutional transparency.
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves sparks debate with her decision to freeze fuel duty, drawing criticism from environmentalists while offering relief to motorists amid rising costs.
The head of Australia's child abuse squad has called for mandatory reporting of crimes by childcare staff during a recent inquiry, emphasising the need for immediate police involvement.
Parents are outraged after discovering appalling conditions at Little Amigos Winston Hills childcare centre. Read the full investigation.
Extreme cold grips Alaska with temperatures plummeting to -45°C, while Niagara Falls partially freezes in a rare winter spectacle. The National Weather Service warns of dangerous conditions ahead.
Working families in the UK are being advised to save £2,000 before April to prevent losing out on crucial tax-free childcare benefits. Experts warn of a looming deadline that could cost parents hundreds of pounds.