A £5bn debt crisis caused by out-of-control overspending on special educational needs could explode in less than two years, bankrupting scores of England’s local authorities, the UK government has been warned. The crisis stems from the failure to properly fund a huge increase in demand for Special Education Needs and Disability (Send) services over the … Read more
Families hit by the two-child benefit cap are much more likely to go hungry, skip meals or be unable to afford to eat healthily, according to new data which shows about one in four low-income families with three or more children are suffering food insecurity. The Food Foundation thinktank called on the government to scrap … Read more
BBC Nelly Naylor (top left), Rob Reiss (bottom left), Katie Drinkwater (centre), and Louise Nichols (top right) are just some of many thousands who have been waiting for an assessment It would take more than eight years for the NHS to see all adult patients waiting for ADHD assessments in many parts of the UK, … Read more
Joe Kent-Walters Frankie Monroe, the impish proprietor of a working men’s club who has made a Faustian pact to keep his establishment open, is bound to be a breakout star at this year’s fringe. His creator, Joe Kent-Walters, grew up on a diet of The Mighty Boosh and Vic and Bob. He started out running … Read more
The Spanish guitar’s evocative strains, intense footwork, and flamenco artistry create an unforgettable experience at the Flamenco Dance Museum in Seville, where dancers captivate audiences for an hour, immersing them in a whirlwind of sensations. Image: Veidehi Gite Seville’s soul beat beneath my feet. Not literally, of course, but the rhythmic tapping that echoed through the … Read more
President Vladimir Putin and his authoritarian regime are peddling the false narrative that the Russian economy is strong, and that its war machine is unharmed by western sanctions. This is a lie that must be rebutted. In fact, there are many signs that the Russian war economy is deteriorating. The sanctions and other measures to … Read more
Image: Shutterstock 1) FM Sitharaman’s budget focusThe dust has settled down after the rousing general election season in India. Politicians have gone back to strategising for the upcoming assembly elections (Maharashtra is being churned upside down), mainstream news media has found scandals to cover and heatwaves to report (still not utterly vocal about climate change), … Read more
In 2021, Liz and Gabe Rutan-Ram decided to take the next step toward growing their family and applied to foster a child. After identifying a three-year-old in Florida who they hoped to ultimately adopt, the Rutan-Rams turned back to their home state of Tennessee to start training to become foster parents. But their plans quickly … Read more
Cold remedies: What works, what doesn’t, what can’t hurt There’s no cure for the common cold. But what about cold remedies that claim to make you feel better faster? Find out what’s effective — and what’s not. By Mayo Clinic Staff Cold remedies are almost as common as the common cold. But do they work? … Read more
The dynamic landscape of wealth in Asia has consistently captured global attention, with an impressive array of individuals making their mark on the Forbes real-time list of billionaires. But have you ever wondered who tops this list of the richest people in Asia?To no one’s surprise, as of June 2024, Asia’s richest person is Mukesh … Read more