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Three words from a child left me sick to my stomach
Protests against migrants crossing from northern France to the UK have escalated recently, with a disturbing incident where a child shouted "Let them drown," highlighting…
Who let the dogs out? Please put them back
Michelin-starred chef Thierry Marx recently hosted a gourmet meal for 40 dogs in Paris, exemplifying the growing trend of integrating pets into human social spaces…
Population growth at lowest since 1998
The United Kingdom’s population growth has slowed to its lowest rate since 1998, driven mainly by a drop in net migration after a peak in…
Giving up the triple lock can be our gift to Britain
Andy Burnham unveiled proposals at the Labour Party conference to link state pension increases to inflation or a minimum of 2.5% and to fund a…
Why I, a non-billionaire, am not leaving Britain
Billionaire hedge fund manager Chris Rokos plans to move from the UK to Greece to take advantage of the latter’s flat tax policy on foreign…
I’m a 54-year-old man without a single male friend
A 54-year-old man shared that his male friendships lack emotional depth and openness, contrasting with the vulnerability he experiences in his primarily female social circle.…
The male pill is coming: it could help to restore faith in men
Billie JD Porter's new documentary profiles the development and trials of innovative male contraceptives amid declining use of traditional female birth control methods in the…
The silence of our white allies feels like a betrayal
Far-right and anti-immigrant demonstrations in the UK have intensified racial tensions, with minority communities criticizing media coverage for overlooking their perspectives. This surge in divisive…
Funding boost to give women a better say
The Women’s Resource and Development Agency in Northern Ireland has received a £100,000 funding boost from the Northern Ireland Office to launch a programme that…
Why Don’t We Care About the White Working Class? A Family Memoir
Nicola Wilding’s memoir chronicles the troubled life of her brother Billy, whose descent into criminality and addiction reflects the hardships faced by their white working-class…
Brighton Pride Organisers Respond to Berlin Attack with Defiant Message
Brighton and Hove Pride organisers will reflect on the recent deadly attack at Berlin Pride during this weekend's 35th anniversary event, emphasizing solidarity and resilience…
I was just glad to be still alive as my looks changed
Marie-France van Heel, wife of newly appointed Prime Minister Andy Burnham, shared her experience of undergoing a preventive double mastectomy after discovering she carries the…
Vulnerable care home residents evicted to save money
The Israeli government evicted vulnerable residents from a care home as part of cost-cutting measures, drawing criticism from advocates and the public. Prime Minister Netanyahu…
Western Men Seeking Traditional Wives Abroad in Asia
A growing number of Western men are moving to Asian countries like Thailand in search of traditional relationships and better economic opportunities amid dissatisfaction with…
I can't wait to be middle-aged - it's far more exciting
A writer who recently turned 32 highlights emerging cultural and scientific evidence that middle age is increasingly seen as a time of opportunity and personal…
British women are furious – and getting angrier and more anxious
A 2024 global survey found that 22 percent of British women reported feeling angry for much of the previous day, a 47 percent increase from…
Modern dating is a car crash – and I blame Cilla Black
The 1990s TV show *Blind Date*, hosted by Cilla Black, introduced a performative, entertainment-driven approach to matchmaking that shifted British dating culture towards commodification and…
Young people face a growing crisis
Recent research reveals that financial constraints and the decline of youth clubs and community centres are limiting opportunities for young people to gather and engage…
Teenagers Stay Quiet to Avoid Being Cancelled
A survey by the Economist Educational Foundation found that around 20 percent of teenagers avoid sharing their political opinions due to fear of social backlash,…
Activists back new rules on single-sex spaces
Campaigners for clear single-sex space definitions held a constructive meeting with UK Equalities Minister Bridget Phillipson to discuss the revised draft guidance on sex-designated services.…
Teenagers stay quiet to avoid being cancelled
A survey by the Economist Educational Foundation found that around one-fifth of teenagers avoid sharing their political opinions due to fear of being socially "cancelled."…
For Millennial and Gen Z Mothers Social Media Is Lifeline and Judgment System
Two recent books examine how societal expectations continue to shape motherhood, with one analyzing the impact of social media on millennial and Generation Z mothers…
The Mother Load: Social Media’s Impact on Modern Motherhood
EJ Dickson's analysis reveals how social media shapes modern motherhood by promoting narrow ideals of the "good mother" while harshly judging those who deviate, particularly…