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Japan Pays Families £5,300 per Child to Leave Tokyo
Facing a demographic crisis, the Japanese government unveils a controversial new strategy to boost its birth rate by incentivising families to leave crowded Tokyo for the countryside.
Care staff indicted after woman freezes to death in home
Two carers from a Texas care facility face criminal charges after 69-year-old Cynthia Pierce was found frozen to death in her bed during a catastrophic power outage, exposing a shocking failure in duty of care.
Unison Chief: UK Social Care System is 'Broken'
Christina McAnea, head of Britain's largest union, issues a stark warning on the UK's social care crisis, calling for immediate funding and a national strategy to fix the crumbling system.
Hospice nurse's emotional plea for assisted dying law change
An experienced hospice nurse from Sussex shares her emotional journey and urges UK lawmakers to reconsider assisted dying laws, revealing the harsh realities of terminal suffering.
Stacey Dooley Lands Major New BBC Documentary Series
Documentary maker Stacey Dooley is set to front a powerful new BBC series exploring the UK's social care crisis, following her critically acclaimed work on 'Sleeping with the Nazis'.
Care worker waved soiled underpants at elderly resident
Shocking misconduct uncovered as a carer at a UK care home is filmed waving soiled underwear in an 85-year-old woman's face. The distressing incident has sparked outrage and calls for urgent reform in the care sector.
1 in 4 Face Racism in UK Countryside, Survey Reveals
A landmark survey by the Rural Services Network exposes the pervasive reality of racism in the UK's countryside, with 1 in 4 ethnic minority residents experiencing discrimination, challenging the idyllic image of rural life.
Elderly Home Care Programme Failing, Puts Australians at Risk
A critical government programme designed to keep elderly Australians out of hospitals is failing, with new reports revealing severe risks and neglect, leaving the most vulnerable in peril.
Cornwall Council Uses AI to Decide Elderly Care Budgets
Cornwall Council has implemented an AI algorithm to determine care funding for elderly and vulnerable residents, replacing human assessors in a move critics call 'dangerous and inhuman'.
Share your experiences of caregiving for family in the UK
Guardian seeks personal stories from Britain's informal caregivers. Share the challenges and realities of supporting elderly relatives and siblings to shed light on this vital, often hidden, workforce.
Hardy's Dorset countryside threatened by 4,000-home development
A massive development plan for 4,000 homes in Dorset threatens to erase the timeless landscapes that inspired Thomas Hardy's novels, sparking a fierce battle between progress and preservation.
Rural Taxpayers Subsidising Urban Areas, Report Finds
A damning new report reveals a 'postcode lottery' in public spending, showing rural communities in England are subsidising urban areas by billions despite facing higher council tax bills and inferior services.
Blind woman dies after being scalded by cup of tea in care home
A damning inquest reveals systemic failures at a UK care home after an 89-year-old blind resident, Jeanette Williams, suffered fatal burns from a negligently served cup of tea. The coroner issues a formal prevention of future deaths report.
Clarkson slams Vance over Cotswolds no-fly zone
Jeremy Clarkson has hit back at US Senator JD Vance's suggestion to impose a no-fly zone over the Cotswolds, calling it 'utter nonsense'. The outspoken TV host and farmer defended his Diddly Squat Farm, sparking a fiery debate on rural security and privac
Rural vets battle extreme weather crisis in Australia
Australia's rural veterinarians face mounting challenges due to increasingly severe natural disasters, putting animal welfare and farming communities at risk.
Villagers battle housing development plans
Residents of a quaint village are up in arms over proposed housing developments that threaten to disrupt their rural idyll. Discover why locals are fighting back.
Labour's rewilding policies may increase wildfire risks
Experts warn that Labour's rewilding policies could exacerbate deadly moorland fires, putting lives and rural communities in jeopardy. Is environmental idealism overtaking public safety?
Amanda Owen's Heartfelt Tribute from Yorkshire Farm
Amanda Owen, the beloved Yorkshire Shepherdess, delights fans with a touching tribute and breathtaking snapshots from her rural life.
Mandrake: Befriend a river, hear the dead in this rural sim
Discover Mandrake, a whimsical rural life simulation game that lets you forge friendships with nature—even a river—and uncover secrets from beyond the grave.
UK's worst broadband areas officially confirmed
New data reveals the UK's worst broadband spots, with rural areas suffering the most. Find out if your location makes the cut for sluggish speeds.
Village fury over solar farm that may double its size
Residents of a quiet village are up in arms over proposals to build a massive solar farm that could nearly double the size of their community, sparking fears over house prices and rural charm.
Man dies in tragic tractor accident
A man has tragically lost his life after a devastating tractor accident in the British countryside. Emergency services rushed to the scene, but sadly, the victim could not be saved.
Farmer sprays manure on illegal campers in tractor protest
A French farmer took matters into his own hands, using his tractor to spray manure on travellers who illegally occupied his field, as authorities failed to act.
Rural drivers face soaring insurance costs
New data reveals shocking insurance price hikes for drivers in rural Britain, with some areas seeing premiums double. Find out if you're affected.
Village fury over multi-faith cemetery plans
Residents of a peaceful village are up in arms over controversial proposals to build a multi-faith burial ground, fearing it will disrupt their rural idyll.
Glamping bubble tent sparks rural neighbourhood dispute
A glamorous camping site's bubble tent has become the centre of a bitter dispute between neighbours in a picturesque countryside location.
Best & worst UK areas to buy a rural cottage
Discover the best and worst areas in the UK to buy a rural hideaway, from idyllic villages to high-crime hotspots. Find your perfect countryside retreat with our expert guide.
Pakistan villagers face severe water shortages
Residents of rural Sindh in Pakistan struggle with acute water scarcity as authorities fail to address the crisis, leaving thousands without access to clean drinking water.
Millet: Life on the Land at National Gallery
Discover Jean-François Millet's evocative rural masterpieces in this must-see exhibition at London's National Gallery, showcasing the beauty and hardship of 19th-century peasant life.
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