Scotland's child poverty crisis worst in Western Europe
New research exposes Scotland as having Western Europe's worst child poverty levels, with experts warning of devastating long-term consequences for the nation's future.
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Alzheimer's Reversed in Mice: UK Research Breakthrough
British scientists achieve unprecedented milestone in dementia research, successfully reversing Alzheimer's symptoms in laboratory mice using revolutionary genetic approach.
Lewis Moody's MND diagnosis sparks funding crisis
Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody's shock Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis has triggered powerful demands for the UK Government to finally commit promised funds to MND research through the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation.
Putin's Immortality Quest Continues Stalin's Legacy
Exclusive investigation reveals how Russian leaders from Stalin to Putin have pursued scientific immortality through secret research programmes and controversial life-extension technologies.
Alzheimer's breakthrough: Key brain pathway discovery
Groundbreaking Cambridge research reveals how the brain's 'recycling system' fails in Alzheimer's, opening doors to revolutionary new treatments that could slow or prevent the devastating disease.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Impacts 1.6M Children
New analysis exposes how the controversial two-child benefit limit is pushing families deeper into poverty, with experts warning of devastating long-term consequences for Britain's most vulnerable children.
Science publishing crisis: AI 'slop' and huge profits
An investigation reveals how AI-generated research papers and soaring profit margins are pushing academic publishing toward breaking point, threatening scientific integrity worldwide.
Parkinson's breakthrough: Key protein trigger discovered
Revolutionary Cambridge study reveals how rogue PINK1 protein acts as 'master switch' for Parkinson's, opening new pathways for treatments that could slow or prevent disease progression.
Scientists discover hidden driver of Parkinson's progression
Groundbreaking research from the Francis Crick Institute reveals how immune system activation plays crucial role in Parkinson's advancement, opening new treatment possibilities.
Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap to Fight Child Poverty
New analysis reveals the devastating impact of the two-child benefit limit as poverty rates soar. Discover why campaigners and cross-party MPs demand immediate action.
Alcohol and Language Learning: Surprising Research Findings
New research explores whether a cheeky pint could actually boost your foreign language skills, challenging conventional wisdom about alcohol's effects on cognitive performance.
Biden NIH Funds Aborted Foetal Tissue Implants in Animals
Exclusive investigation reveals US government agency sanctioned controversial experiments transplanting human foetal tissue into lab animals, sparking fierce ethical debate.
California and Louisiana Lead US Poverty Rates
New Census data reveals a tale of two Americas, with California and Louisiana experiencing the highest poverty rates. This in-depth analysis explores the economic policies, social safety nets, and stark realities behind the numbers.
Oxford Academics Forced to Use Food Banks Amid Cost of Living Crisis
An exclusive investigation reveals the hidden poverty crisis at Oxford University, where underpaid researchers and staff are turning to food banks and hardship funds to survive.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Pushes Families to the Brink
Exclusive investigation reveals the devastating impact of the two-child benefit limit, with families facing impossible choices between heating and eating as the cost of living soars.
Brown's Urgent Plea: End Child Poverty in November Budget
Ex-PM Gordon Brown issues an urgent plea to the Chancellor, demanding concrete action in the Autumn Budget to rescue millions of children from poverty, calling the current crisis a 'moral emergency'.
UK's poverty map unchanged since Victorian era
Shocking new analysis reveals the UK's poorest areas have remained trapped in deprivation since the Victorian era, with government policies consistently failing to bridge the divide.
UK's Teen Pregnancy Divide: Poor Girls 9x More Likely
Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic inequality in UK teenage pregnancy rates, with girls from low-income households nine times more likely to become young mothers compared to affluent peers.
Study: Humans Could Live 20% Longer With Simple Changes
New research from top universities shows dramatic lifespan extension is possible through targeted interventions. Discover the science behind living longer and healthier.
UK childhood obesity and underweight crisis deepens
A landmark UNICEF report reveals a deepening nutritional crisis among UK children, with soaring obesity rates masking a persistent underweight problem, creating a 'double burden' of malnutrition.
UK Energy Crisis: Brits Reveal Heartbreaking Sacrifices
Exclusive testimonies from across the UK expose the devastating human impact of the energy cost crisis, with families facing impossible choices between heating and eating.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Forces Parents to Skip Meals
Exclusive: A damning new report reveals the devastating impact of the two-child benefit limit, pushing families into food insecurity and forcing parents to choose between heating and eating.
Record 1.5m Food Parcels for UK Children in Poverty Crisis
Shocking new data from the Trussell Trust reveals an unprecedented surge in child poverty across the UK, with food banks in its network distributing over one million emergency food parcels to children in the past year—the highest number ever recorded.
6 Million Brits Face Energy Debt Crisis This Winter
Exclusive new research reveals millions of UK households are being pushed into energy debt, with many forced to make desperate choices between heating and eating as bills soar.
1.7 Million UK Homes in Energy Bill Debt Crisis
A staggering 1.7 million UK households have fallen behind on their energy bills, with total debt hitting a record £3.1 billion. This winter, millions face the stark choice between heating and eating as the cost of living crisis deepens.
US may require immigration checks for federal poverty programmes
Exclusive: A new federal proposal could require millions of families in US poverty programmes to verify their immigration status, creating potential barriers to essential early childhood education and nutrition support.
Millions of Brits Skipping Meals in Cost of Living Crisis
A devastating new report reveals millions of UK adults are going without food for entire days, with parents hit hardest. The Trussell Trust warns of 'unprecedented need' as food bank use soars.
Green Politician: Shoplifting Can Be 'Justified' in Poverty
Green Party deputy leader Zack Polanski faces a major backlash after suggesting shoplifting is a 'symptom of poverty' and can be justified for those in desperate need, drawing condemnation from retailers and politicians alike.
Scathing Report Condemns UK Benefit System for Fuelling Poverty
An official commission delivers a damning verdict on the UK's welfare system, revealing how complex bureaucracy and harsh policies are pushing vulnerable citizens into destitution.
American tourist shocked by UK's poorest area: "Never seen anything like it"
An American visitor to Jaywick, Essex - officially England's most deprived area - shares his raw, emotional reaction to the poverty and neglect he witnessed, questioning how such conditions exist in a developed nation.
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