Parents demand school term reform after heatwave chaos
Growing parental backlash calls for school calendar reform as thousands sign petition to move term end dates to mid-July following sweltering classroom conditions.
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Mone-linked PPE firm owes £39m in tax
A PPE company linked to Tory peer Baroness Michelle Mone owes £39 million in unpaid taxes, with HMRC issuing a winding-up petition against the firm that secured massive government contracts during the pandemic.
MPs back petition for debate on UK becoming republic
A growing cross-party movement of MPs is pushing for a national debate on the monarchy's future, with a petition demanding Parliament consider Britain becoming a republic.
Anna Maxwell Martin slams 'pathetic' parental leave rules
Bafta-winning actress Anna Maxwell Martin delivers scathing critique of UK parental leave policies, calling current provisions 'absolutely pathetic' and demanding urgent reform.
Sheffield Wednesday face points deduction over HMRC petition
Sheffield Wednesday could be hit with a points deduction after being served with a winding-up petition by HMRC, plunging the League One club into fresh financial turmoil.
Sheffield Wednesday served winding-up petition by HMRC
Sheffield Wednesday have been served with a winding-up petition by HMRC, plunging the League One club into fresh financial turmoil just weeks before the new season.
Chess Scandal: Kramnik Faces Ban Petition Over Online Feud
Former World Chess Champion Vladimir Kramnik faces potential ban after bitter online dispute with American streamer Daniel Naroditsky escalates into formal petition, rocking the chess community.
Sheffield Wednesday face HMRC winding-up petition crisis
Sheffield Wednesday confronts a critical financial crisis as HMRC files a winding-up petition over unpaid taxes, placing the historic club's Championship status in jeopardy.
Sex offenders barred from parental rights over crime-conceived children
New legislation will prevent convicted sex offenders from obtaining parental responsibility for children born as a result of their offences, marking a significant legal reform in family law protection.
Sheffield Wednesday face new winding-up petition
Sheffield Wednesday hit with another winding-up petition from HMRC over unpaid taxes, raising serious concerns about the Championship club's financial stability.
Working dad anxiety: 50% fear requesting parental leave
New research reveals 50% of working fathers remain nervous about requesting equal parental leave, despite legislation changes. Discover the barriers preventing true workplace equality.
Veterans Protection Petition Hits 200K Signatures
A massive public petition demanding legal safeguards for military veterans has surpassed 200,000 signatures, sparking a political firestorm over Labour's stance on armed forces protection.
Century-old Welsh women's peace petition gets new home
A groundbreaking 1923 peace petition signed by 390,000 Welsh women, once dismissed as a 'silly season' story, gains permanent recognition at the National Library of Wales in a powerful ceremony.
Thames Water Faces High Court Winding-Up Petition
Britain's largest water supplier Thames Water confronts potential collapse as creditors file High Court petition over unpaid debts, raising concerns about London's water security.
Michelle Mone PPE firm faces government winding-up bid
The Department of Health and Social Care has launched legal action to wind up a PPE company linked to Baroness Michelle Mone, escalating the controversy over pandemic procurement contracts.
Scottish Parliament to debate single-use plastics ban petition
A young climate campaigner from Jura has forced Scottish Parliament to debate a comprehensive ban on single-use plastics, challenging current environmental policy.
Child's First Phone? Why Parental Controls Aren't Enough
New research reveals the critical role of parental involvement over strict controls for children's first phones. Discover the strategies for fostering digital resilience and safety.
Mother jailed for son's truancy released from prison
Rebecca Butterfield, the mother infamously imprisoned for her son's persistent truancy, has been released from HMP Styal. Her case ignited a national debate on the criminalisation of parents and the education system's failings.
AI Decodes Baby Cries: Understand Your Infant's Needs
Groundbreaking research reveals how AI and sound analysis can help parents understand if their baby is hungry, tired, or in pain simply by listening to their cries.
Meta Uses Schoolgirls' Photos in Ads Without Consent
Parents are in uproar after discovering Meta used their daughters' images, scraped from Facebook, in personalised advertisements without permission, raising serious child safety and data privacy concerns.
Reform UK's £100k Donation from Firm That Faced Winding-Up Petition
Reform UK accepts a controversial £100,000 donation from a design company that recently faced a winding-up petition, raising questions about the party's due diligence and financial transparency.
School punishes daughter for skirt, sparking parent fury
A UK school faces backlash after a student was allegedly placed in isolation for wearing the wrong skirt, sparking a heated debate on uniform policies and student rights.
Florida Bans TikTok for Children Under 14
Florida enacts one of America's strictest social media laws, prohibiting children under 14 from using platforms like TikTok and Instagram, mandating age verification, and allowing account deletion.
Labour's Legal Guarantee for Parents on School Curriculum
Labour's Bridget Phillipson unveils plan for legal 'parental guarantee' on school curriculum transparency, aiming to rebuild trust and drive up standards in education.
DeSantis Signs Controversial Florida Book Challenge Law
Governor Ron DeSantis signs contentious legislation enabling swift book challenges in Florida schools, drawing fierce criticism from free speech advocates and legal experts who decry it as censorship.
Dad's typo nightmare: £1,500 phone bill from son's error
A father from Weston-super-Mare faced instant financial horror after his son's innocent typo on a phone upgrade spiralled into a staggering £1,500 bill. This cautionary tale reveals the shocking cost of a simple mistake and the fight to get the money back
Govt responds to 100k petition for England victory bank holiday
The UK Government has officially responded to a massive public petition calling for an extra bank holiday if the England men's football team triumphs in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin.
Secret NSW childcare abuse rating system kept from parents
An explosive investigation reveals a covert government rating system for abuse allegations in NSW childcare centres, deliberately withheld from parents and the public.
Mum's agony after boy's 'cheap' school shoes remark
A mother's heartache after her son publicly declared his 'cheap' school shoes were from Asda ignites a fierce online discussion about bullying, budgeting, and the immense social pressures faced by parents.
Mother flees Australia after miracle child's tragic death at 16
Exclusive investigation into the devastating story of a mother who fled Australia after her miracle child, born against all odds, tragically passed away at sixteen years old.
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