Labour MPs table bill to force banks to lend to SMEs and poor areas
Senior Labour backbenchers propose a new law forcing UK banks to disclose and improve lending to small businesses and low-income communities. Could this tackle financial exclusion?
Senior Labour backbenchers propose a new law forcing UK banks to disclose and improve lending to small businesses and low-income communities. Could this tackle financial exclusion?
Labour backbenchers table a bill forcing UK banks to disclose and improve lending to SMEs and low-income communities, mirroring a US law. Read the full story.
Jax Squire, a 23-year-old transgender man in rural Texas, is preparing to place his baby boy for adoption after carrying to term. He shares his story to combat loneliness for others.
A former royal protection chief explains the 'serious' need for the six-mile exclusion zone around Prince William and Kate's Windsor home, prioritising national security over public access. Read the full story.
A judge will decide in May what evidence can be used in the trial of Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Key items include a gun and notebook.
Nearly 40 years after the nuclear disaster, Chernobyl's exclusion zone reveals bizarre animal mutations, including colour-changing frogs and cancer-resistant wolves. Discover the shocking findings.
TikTok Australia has apologised after multiple creators claimed they were snubbed by photographers on the red carpet. Read the full story of the controversy.
Police charge 11 protesters after climate flotilla prevents coal vessel from entering Newcastle harbour. Thousands gather for annual demonstration at world's largest coal export port. Read the full story.
New research reveals 58% of UK travellers are less likely to book with airlines like Ryanair that charge extra for paper boarding passes. Discover the impact on older passengers and the cost of living.
Nationwide Building Society reveals 133 locations where it is the last bank branch. Experts warn of financial exclusion risks. Discover the full list and what it means for your community.
As Australia rapidly transitions to a cashless society, experts issue stark warnings about the risks facing vulnerable populations and what it means for financial freedom.
Discover professional pest control secrets using household items like peppermint oil and steel wool to effectively deter rodents from invading your property.
Exclusive: As Fergie finds herself increasingly isolated from The Firm, she's leaning on her glittering circle of celebrity friends including Kate Moss and Sir Elton John for support and survival.
Transgender rights group takes England Cricket Board to court following controversial new participation guidelines that restrict transgender women's cricket involvement.
Nigel Farage reveals he's been refused banking services by multiple UK institutions in what he calls political discrimination, prompting government investigation into banking exclusion practices.
An alarming new report reveals UK theatres are failing disabled patrons, with inaccessible venues, poor communication, and systemic exclusion creating 'cultural segregation'.
World Athletics implements new regulations excluding transgender women from female category competitions, citing fairness and integrity concerns in elite sport.
Former Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies moderates explosive debate between Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and athlete Riley Gaines over transgender participation in women's sports
The Duchess of York opens up about her painful exclusion from royal life and the enduring impact of past controversies on her relationship with the monarchy.
University of Washington runner Evie Toone launches groundbreaking legal action against NCAA, challenging transgender athlete policies in collegiate sports amid growing national debate.
Exclusive research reveals how wolves in Chernobyl's Exclusion Zone have developed genetic mutations that appear to protect them from cancer, offering potential breakthroughs for human medicine.
Exclusive research reveals startling discovery of dogs with unique blue-black fur roaming Chernobyl's radioactive wasteland, offering new insights into long-term radiation effects on mammals.
Discover the psychological reasons behind friendship exclusion and practical strategies to rebuild connections when you're feeling sidelined by your social circle.
A transgender nurse working within Britain's National Health Service has ignited a fierce debate after reportedly using female changing facilities while biologically capable of fathering children. The controversial case raises serious questions about safe
New research exposes widespread use of isolation rooms in UK secondary schools, with vulnerable students disproportionately affected. Discover the alarming findings and expert concerns.
Lady Victoria Hervey reveals shocking details about being excluded from Prince Andrew's society wedding, exposing the ongoing royal tensions and social fallout.
Shadow Cabinet Minister Lisa Nandy voices strong opposition to Aston Villa's controversial decision to exclude Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from upcoming Europa League match, calling it 'wrong' and raising serious concerns about fan discrimination.
In a groundbreaking legal decision, a transgender man has won his appeal after the High Court ruled that wanting to conceive and carry a baby is not incompatible with living as a man. This landmark case sets a significant precedent for transgender rights
Transgender athlete Lia Thomas initiates landmark legal challenge against policy banning transgender women from female sports categories, setting the stage for a major equality battle in competitive swimming.
Shocking new figures reveal nearly two million British military veterans are struggling with basic digital skills, creating a worrying isolation gap among those who served our nation.