A London couple's search for a last-minute babysitter turned into a viral social experiment when they hired a complete stranger from TikTok to live in their home for 72 hours. Discover the shocking results, the internet's reaction, and what parenting expe
A grandfather mistakenly collected the wrong toddler from a Sydney daycare centre, prompting a frantic police search and raising serious questions about childcare safety protocols and pickup procedures.
Major changes to England's 30-hour free childcare scheme are now in effect. This guide explains the new eligibility rules, how to apply, and what it means for family finances amidst the cost of living crisis.
Thousands of UK families could be missing out on up to £2,000 per child through the Tax-Free Childcare scheme. Experts reveal how to claim before the September deadline.
As the UK government rolls out free childcare for children from nine months, experts warn of a potential crisis in capacity, quality, and workforce sustainability. This in-depth analysis examines the challenges facing the landmark policy.
A landmark report by the Black Environment Network claims racism is 'normalised and tolerated' in rural England, with residents from ethnic minorities facing daily slurs, exclusion, and a lack of support from authorities.
A landmark survey by the Rural Services Network exposes the pervasive reality of racism in the UK's countryside, with 1 in 4 ethnic minority residents experiencing discrimination, challenging the idyllic image of rural life.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges a major expansion of free childcare hours and breakfast clubs, targeting the cost-of-living crisis and aiming to get parents back to work.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces transformative Labour plan to fund nursery places for over 100,000 children, tackling Britain's childcare crisis head-on.
Nurseries across the UK are sounding the alarm over severe staffing shortages, putting the government's flagship 30-hour free childcare expansion in jeopardy and leaving parents facing nursery closures and soaring fees.
Exclusive investigation reveals Labour's radical plan to overhaul National Insurance, funding universal free childcare while sparking debate over fiscal responsibility and economic impact.
A landmark childcare expansion has launched, offering 15 free hours to working parents of two-year-olds. Discover if you're eligible and how to claim.
Ancient, unspoilt communities recorded in the Domesday Book face being encircled by thousands of solar panels as the push for Net Zero energy threatens England's rural heritage.
A Scottish hillwalker recounts his near-fatal encounter with a herd of aggressive cows on a popular Highlands walking route, suffering severe injuries and issuing a stark public safety warning.
Urgent deadline alert for UK parents. Thousands could miss out on significant Tax-Free Childcare and 30 hours free funding if they don't act by the 31st March deadline. Here’s how to secure your money.
The tiny Cornish village of Golant, famed for its riverside charm and Daphne du Maurier links, is defying the national property trend with a staggering 66% price surge. Discover why this hidden haven is becoming Britain's most sought-after postcode.
A woman has died and a man is in a critical condition following a targeted shooting in the quiet town of Porepunkah, Victoria. Police are investigating the circumstances of the tragic event.
A man has died and a woman is in a critical condition following a targeted shooting in the quiet town of Porepunkah, Victoria. Police are investigating the circumstances of the attack.
Exclusive: A silent crisis is exploding across British households as exhausted grandparents, the backbone of the nation's childcare, are downing tools. This 'grandparent revolt' is fuelling a national conversation about plummeting birthrates and the true
CCTV captures the moment a brazen pair steal cash from a farm's honesty box in Surrey, sparking a police hunt and outrage from the local community.
A dog walker's peaceful stroll turned into a nightmare when he was chased by a massive and aggressive bull in the British countryside. The shocking incident was captured on camera, revealing the sheer terror of the attack.
The Cotswolds property market is being turned on its head as Londoners discover Cinderford, the area's most affordable town. Find out why this former mining hub is now a hotspot for buyers seeking the rural dream without the multi-million pound price tag.
An exclusive report from the quiet village of Llanafan Fawr, where the arrival of a far-right activist and his followers has sparked local unease and national security concerns.
Major concerns emerge as the UK government's flagship childcare expansion, offering 15 free hours, is jeopardised by a complex and inaccessible digital application system, risking the exclusion of thousands of low-income and non-tech-savvy families.
Explosive internal documents reveal the New South Wales childcare system is in a state of profound crisis, with families facing years-long waitlists and a regulator struggling to cope, according to the Greens.
A massive development plan for 4,000 homes in Dorset threatens to erase the timeless landscapes that inspired Thomas Hardy's novels, sparking a fierce battle between progress and preservation.
The Australian government announces a sweeping new national childcare safety framework, including a mandatory CCTV trial and a staff mobile phone ban to enhance safeguarding and transparency.
Exclusive: Labour's ambitious rewilding policy faces a fierce backlash from the Country Land and Business Association (CLA), which warns the plans could turn the British countryside into a dry, flammable tinderbox, dramatically increasing the risk of deva
A Queensland childcare centre is under investigation after a toddler suffered severe burns from scalding hot water. The incident has prompted a temporary licence suspension and raised serious questions about safety protocols.
Exclusive analysis reveals a growing council tax divide, with households in idyllic villages and market towns facing bills hundreds of pounds higher than those in major cities, sparking a 'postcode penalty' fury.