Health Secretary Wes Streeting hails the new Mental Health Act as a 'giant leap' for dignity and autonomy. The law, receiving Royal Assent, overhauls the 1983 Act and aims to tackle racial inequalities and inappropriate detention.
A mother argues new plans to send boys on behaviour change programmes risk demonising a generation, urging focus on societal roots and positive role models instead. Read the full analysis.
Morrisons has launched special 'Talking Tills' across all UK stores from December 4-7, partnering with the 1 Million Minutes campaign to help tackle loneliness. Discover how a simple chat can make a difference.
The Guardian unveils 'Building Power', a major new editorial initiative to deepen coverage of progressive movements and systemic change. Discover how it will reshape reporting.
A retired chartered architect warns against repeating PFI schemes for NHS hospitals, citing serious design flaws, high finance costs, and the risk of buildings being returned in a depleted state.
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum to require women to perform national service, a move supporters say boosts cohesion but critics warn burdens women. Find out the result.
TOWIE star Gemma Collins opens up about her mental health struggle as her mother Joan, 70, recovers from pneumonia in hospital. The reality TV star describes feeling 'unable to cope'.
TV personality Gemma Collins shares her emotional mental health struggles in a heartfelt Instagram post, revealing she feels 'broken inside' as her mother Joan, 70, recovers from pneumonia in hospital.
The NHS's new five-minute lifestyle quiz faces voter criticism for poor timing as it launches days before Rachel Reeves' budget. Critics call it tone-deaf amid financial concerns.
Tributes pour in for Simon Rietbergen, the forestry expert behind the UN's Great Green Wall Initiative, who dedicated his life to protecting Africa's forests. Discover his remarkable legacy.
Discover how Initiative, a groundbreaking five-hour play about Dungeons & Dragons, creates profound audience commitment through immersive storytelling at New York's Public Theatre.
Explore the story of Forest City, a £80 billion Malaysian development built for 700,000 that now stands nearly empty. Discover why this ambitious project became a 'ghost town'.
Medford residents revolt as city officials plan bi-weekly trash pickups to meet zero-waste goals. The controversial scheme aims to save $1 million annually but faces backlash over rodent fears and overflowing bins.
President Trump's crime-fighting task force in Memphis has made thousands of arrests, overwhelming local courts and overcrowded jails. Officials warn the strain could last for years.
Labour MPs are urging the Chancellor to abandon private finance plans for NHS buildings, warning it could cripple patient care. Discover the funding alternatives.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces rebellion from 40 Labour MPs demanding she abandon PFI-style funding for NHS infrastructure, warning it offers 'no value for money' and creates crippling debt.
First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Usha Vance visited Camp Lejeune, where a technical issue briefly interrupted Trump's speech. Read more about their engagement with military families.
The Princess of Wales pens emotional letter supporting maternal mental health awareness, championing 'love, hope and compassion' for parents facing perinatal challenges.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are set to attend the 2024 Royal Variety Performance in a rare joint black-tie engagement. Discover the star-studded lineup and the vital charity work the event supports.
A TikTok video reveals chilling secrets of Interstate 40, where hundreds remain missing amid FBI's highway serial killings investigation. Discover the truth.
A mental health expert explains how schizophrenia tragically distorted a mother's reality, leading to her toddler's death on a park swing. A heartbreaking reminder of the urgent need for mental health support.
First Lady Melania Trump signs a historic executive order on foster care support, marking an unprecedented moment for a presidential spouse. Discover the details of this ceremonial act.
Sex Education star Aimee Lou Wood reveals her personal mental health struggles and how Angelina Jolie's honesty about her own experiences provided crucial comfort and validation.
Groundbreaking UK research reveals teenagers are significantly more likely to self-harm if their friends engage in similar behaviour, highlighting urgent need for peer-focused mental health interventions.
Loose Women star Denise Welch reveals her ongoing battle with clinical depression and shares powerful message about mental health awareness in emotional new interview.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched a blistering critique against Western nations, alleging they're actively sabotaging African-led peace initiatives to resolve the Ukraine conflict while pressuring other countries to take sides.
A brave woman shares her harrowing journey with body dysmorphia that made her perceive women as walking skeletons, revealing the hidden mental health crisis affecting thousands.
Global music icon Ed Sheeran announces groundbreaking programme to support music education in British schools, addressing funding gaps and inspiring next generation of musicians.
The King partners with the Royal College of GPs to launch specialised training for doctors treating military veterans, addressing critical gaps in NHS healthcare services.
Grammy-winning superstar Billie Eilish announces staggering $10 million donation to environmental causes through her new Overheated initiative, joining forces with climate organisations worldwide.