Toddler speech delays surge 'astronomically' due to screens
UK councils report an 'astronomical' rise in under-fives with speech and development delays, linked to increased screentime. Learn the findings and what it means for early years support.
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Kendall's £38.6bn tech plan for UK growth and cures
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall announces a major £38.6bn research funding plan to cure diseases and boost the economy, while criticising political rivals for negativity about Britain's future.
Government slashes CSIRO budget by 20%
The Australian government's 20% cut to CSIRO funding threatens critical climate and medical research. Discover how this decision impacts scientific innovation.
Kate joins business leaders for early years summit
The Princess of Wales convened a major business summit in London to drive investment in early childhood development, highlighting a potential £45.5bn boost for the UK.
CSIRO cuts 350 jobs in major blow to Australian science
Australia's national science agency CSIRO announces up to 350 job cuts, described as 'worst cuts ever seen' and a 'sad day for publicly funded science'.
Space labs could accelerate MND cure research
Scientists are using orbital laboratories to accelerate cellular ageing, offering new hope for motor neurone disease treatments. Discover how space research is changing medicine.
Serbia fast-tracks Kushner deal for Belgrade site
Serbia forms joint venture with Jared Kushner's firm to redevelop bombed military headquarters site, sparking protests and controversy over cultural heritage.
Serbians protest Kushner development on army HQ site
Thousands of Serbians are protesting against a luxury hotel development linked to Jared Kushner on the site of Belgrade's former army headquarters. Join the conversation about this controversial project.
Brain Development Atlas Offers Hope for Autism Treatment
Groundbreaking research from the University of Oxford creates first-ever comprehensive atlas of mouse brain development, revealing critical windows that could transform understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions.
Village fury over 65ft 'mega-shed' built via planning loophole
Outraged residents in a quiet Buckinghamshire village discover a developer used a 1948 agricultural rule to bypass modern planning permission for a massive industrial structure looming over their homes.
Police Scotland demands extra £140m amid budget crisis
Police Scotland faces its most severe financial crisis since its creation, with chiefs warning they need an additional £140 million annually just to maintain current service levels amid rising operational costs.
Taxpayer Millions Funded UK Film Flops
Exclusive investigation uncovers how obscure production companies received substantial public funding for films that failed to achieve commercial success or critical acclaim, raising serious questions about film funding accountability.
Australia must fast-track medical funding as Trump cuts research
Independent MP Monique Ryan warns Australia must urgently boost medical innovation funding to counter devastating cuts to US research under Trump's administration, risking global health breakthroughs.
School Transport Costs Surge 24%, Councils Warn of Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals English councils' home-to-school transport costs have surged by 24%, leaving vulnerable families and local authorities in financial distress.
Vietnam Cities Forming Major Economic Corridor
Groundbreaking research from Kyoto University identifies Vietnam's Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City region as an emerging megapolitan area set to transform Southeast Asia's economic landscape by 2030.
Scottish NHS boards get £135M emergency bailout
NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Ayrshire & Arran receive staggering £135.5 million in emergency funding, raising serious concerns about patient safety and the sustainability of Scotland's healthcare system.
Mixed Reactions to USAID Cuts: Not Everyone is Mourning
As US foreign aid programmes face significant cuts, mixed reactions emerge from communities worldwide. While some lament the loss of crucial funding, others question the effectiveness and legacy of American development assistance.
Scottish Government blocks Dundee University £20.3M bailout
Exclusive: University of Dundee confronts financial turmoil after Scottish ministers block emergency funding, sparking job security fears and union outrage over government intervention in higher education.
Aid cuts threaten tropical disease progress
Critical reductions in international aid are putting hard-won gains against debilitating tropical diseases at risk, potentially affecting millions of vulnerable people worldwide.
Trump Halloween party amid UK disabled children funding cuts
Former US President Donald Trump faces criticism for hosting lavish Halloween festivities while UK government reduces support for children with special needs through Snap funding programme.
COVID in pregnancy linked to child development delays
Groundbreaking research from Massachusetts General Hospital shows children born to mothers who contracted COVID-19 during pregnancy face significantly higher risks of developmental delays and autism spectrum disorder diagnoses.
Hospice Crisis: Why End-of-Life Care Needs Funding Now
As Britain faces a growing crisis in palliative care, hospices struggle with funding gaps while demand surges. Discover why investing in compassionate end-of-life care is essential for our society's wellbeing.
Vice-chancellors' pay soars as universities face cuts
As UK universities face financial crisis with course cuts and staff redundancies, Guardian analysis reveals vice-chancellors' pay packages have soared to record levels, creating a growing divide between leadership and struggling institutions.
Trump axes arts board, cancels ARC Ballroom project
Former President Donald Trump has abruptly terminated the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities, scrapping the planned ARC Ballroom renovation in another dramatic executive action.
Victoria's 10-day home approval plan cuts objection rights
The Victorian government plans to slash planning approval times to just 10 days while limiting objection rights, promising efficiency but raising concerns about community consultation.
Aristocrat's £25m Townhouse Plan Sparks Local Fury
Lady of the Manor faces local fury as she pushes forward with controversial plans to build luxury townhouses on historic family land, despite overwhelming community opposition.
Housing developers avoid billions in community infrastructure payments
Major UK property developers are avoiding billions in community infrastructure payments through controversial loopholes, leaving schools and roads underfunded across Britain.
Malaria Resurgence: A Warning of Global Health Crisis
As international aid budgets shrink, malaria cases are rising dramatically. This deadly resurgence could signal a much broader global health crisis in the making.
Wisconsin Republicans Block Planned Parenthood Funding
Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin have rejected a federal funding proposal that would have provided millions for Planned Parenthood's healthcare services, affecting thousands of low-income patients across the state.
Scottish NHS Crisis: 'Cradle to Grave' Care Under Threat
Senior medical leaders sound alarm over Scotland's NHS funding crisis, warning the cherished 'cradle to grave' healthcare principle faces collapse without urgent financial intervention.
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