School Library Crisis Threatens Children's Literacy
England's primary school libraries face an uncertain future as funding cuts and staffing shortages threaten their very existence, putting children's literacy at risk.
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Reading Rainbow Returns with Mychal Threets as Host
The iconic children's educational programme Reading Rainbow is set for a spectacular comeback, with former librarian Mychal Threets bringing his viral book enthusiasm to a new generation of young British readers.
UK Schools Failing Financial Education, Experts Warn
Exclusive investigation reveals a shocking postcode lottery in financial education, leaving a generation unprepared for economic realities. Experts demand urgent curriculum reform.
Brits' reading attention span lasts just 14 minutes
A groundbreaking UK study reveals the average Brit's attention span for reading has plummeted to just 14 minutes. Discover the causes and impacts of this national focus crisis.
Nick Harkaway: Dickens Nearly Killed My Love of Reading
Bestselling author Nick Harkaway reveals in a candid interview how a forced encounter with Charles Dickens as a child nearly ended his reading journey forever, before a fantasy epic saved him.
Charlie Kirk: Utah 'Too Smart' For Trump
Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk faces intense backlash after suggesting Utah's high literacy rates make its voters less likely to support Donald Trump, drawing ire from both sides of the political aisle.
Kirstie Allsopp Sparks Fury Over 'Work Harder' Housing Comments
Location, Location, Location presenter Kirstie Allsopp faces a fierce backlash on social media after claiming people should stop complaining about not being able to buy a house and just 'work harder'.
NHS Corridor Care: 1 in 5 Patients in Hallways
A shocking CQC survey exposes the severe overcrowding in NHS England, with 20% of inpatients receiving treatment in corridors and non-clinical areas, highlighting a deepening hospital crisis.
Gaza Documentary Review: Ordinary Life Amidst Catastrophe
A profound cinematic review of 'From Ground Zero: Stories from Gaza', capturing the stark reality of daily life under siege through unflinching personal testimonies and devastating imagery.
Macron in Peril: Faces Impeachment Calls as France Spirals
France is gripped by political turmoil as President Emmanuel Macron faces calls to resign or be impeached following his Prime Minister's shock exit. The nation braces for nationwide strikes and fears of a new 'insurrection'.
UK Population Decline: The Coming Demographic Crisis
Exclusive investigation into the UK's looming population collapse. Discover why birth rates are plummeting, the economic timebomb this creates, and what policymakers aren't telling you about our demographic future.
Ofsted: One in Three English Schools Fails on Reading
A damning Ofsted report reveals a literacy crisis in England's schools, with a third failing to teach reading effectively. Discover the regional disparities and the urgent call for a new national strategy.
France in turmoil: Macron govt faces collapse amid economic crisis
France plunges into political chaos as Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne faces second no-confidence vote within a year. President Macron's popularity hits record lows amidst economic collapse and social unrest.
British expat: Why I left the UK for Abu Dhabi forever
A British expat reveals the shocking reasons she left the UK behind for a sun-soaked life in Abu Dhabi, citing better opportunities, safety, and a superior quality of life.
Japan's Next PM Faces 'Unforgiving' Crisis as Ishiba Quits
Veteran powerbroker Shigeru Ishiba's shock resignation rocks Japan's ruling LDP, leaving the next Prime Minister to confront a relentless demographic crisis of ageing and depopulation.
Flourishing at 50: The Rise of Multi-Generational Homes
Exclusive report reveals a quiet social revolution sweeping the UK, as soaring numbers of adults in their fifties are choosing to live with their parents, driven by the cost-of-living crisis and a search for deeper family connection.
Hundreds Queue Overnight for NHS Dentist in Bristol
A scene of 'third world' desperation unfolded in Bristol as over 300 people queued for hours, some overnight, in a desperate bid to register with an NHS dental practice, highlighting the severe crisis in UK dental care.
Punjab Farmers Devastated By Worst Floods in 30 Years
Northern India's agricultural heartland faces an unprecedented catastrophe as catastrophic flooding submerges villages and destroys livelihoods, marking the region's worst deluge in three decades.
UK hosts forced to evict Ukrainian refugee due to planning law
A British couple in Somerset faces a devastating choice: evict a Ukrainian refugee they call 'family' or risk enforcement action over a converted outbuilding, exposing a critical flaw in the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
Taliban Abandons Women to Die in Quake Rubble
Exclusive report reveals the Taliban's brutal neglect as they block aid and leave women to perish following devastating earthquakes in western Afghanistan, in a stark violation of human rights.
People Smugglers Drugging Children on Small Boats
Exclusive report reveals criminal gangs are sedating young children with powerful antihistamines to keep them quiet during perilous Channel crossings, as crossings hit record numbers.
Mother: NHS turned away my suicidal daughter
Exclusive: A heartbroken mother reveals how her suicidal 21-year-old daughter was denied urgent mental health support by the NHS, sparking outrage and calls for systemic reform.
UN Warns of Imminent Famine and Ethnic Violence in Sudan
The United Nations issues a dire warning of imminent famine and escalating ethnic violence in Sudan's Darfur region, calling for urgent international action to avert a catastrophic humanitarian disaster.
1 in 4 UK students can't name a single Prime Minister
Exclusive research reveals a staggering historical knowledge gap among UK students, with a quarter unable to name any British Prime Minister and many confusing leaders with celebrities.
Labour's Fresh Crisis: Flag Row and Housing Policy Collapse
Exclusive analysis reveals how a leaked memo on flag displays and a deepening housing policy crisis threaten to derail Keir Starmer's premiership. Inside the turmoil shaking Westminster.
Macron Declares 'War' on France's Winter Hospital Crisis
President Emmanuel Macron mobilises the nation's healthcare system for 'war' against a 'tripledemic' of Covid-19, flu, and bronchiolitis overwhelming French hospitals this winter.
Deadly New Opioid Fuels Scotland's Drug Death Crisis
A powerful synthetic opioid, up to 500 times stronger than heroin, is devastating communities across Scotland. Public Health Scotland issues an urgent warning as drug-related fatalities hit a new high.
Sudan Famine: Starvation 'Weaponised' in War, ICC Investigates
Exclusive report reveals a deepening humanitarian crisis in Sudan, with mass starvation, alleged war crimes, and a collapsed healthcare system. The international community faces calls for urgent action.
Gran evicted after 30 years in rental home: 'Medieval serf' treatment
A 68-year-old grandmother faces homelessness after being evicted from her Stanmore rental home of three decades. The shocking case exposes Britain's deepening rental crisis and the human cost of 'no-fault' evictions.
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