Almost half the nation's parents have never considered asking their children about their mental health, it has emerged. Researchers found millions of mums and dads are so busy with looking after their families day-to-day they haven't thought about asking their kids how they are. The stat is even more remarkable ...
The plight of human trafficking victims is being highlighted on Wednesday, October 18th, for Anti-Slavery Day. The UK government estimates that at least 13,000 people across Britain are trapped in modern slavery although police say the figure is likely to be much higher. Kevin Hyland, Britain's anti-slavery tsar, agrees in ...
How To Solve A Problem Like Murder is set to appear for its grand finale at Paradise by Way of Kensal Green. Brought to you by UnCorked Theatre the show has been described as a "real life version of Cluedo, keeping you guessing until the end". Soaked in sin, each room has ...
Brits are forking out hundreds of pounds on car repairs every year – but most have NO IDEA what they were for. The average owner has forked out £342 on garage bills over the last 12 months, with more than one in ten paying up to £1,000. Despite paying for ...
Council bosses have dismissed a British tycoon's plans to create a £180 MILLION mega-penthouse - because it reduces the number of homes in a borough. Ashley Tabor paid £90 million in May for a four bedroom pad in a Knightsbridge development regarded as one of London's "premier apartment buildings". It ...
A young Afghani girl who worked as a carpet weaver before coming to the UK ten years ago today walked away with a first class law degree. Hameeda Hussani, 23, said she dreamed of becoming a lawyer when she worked from morning to night weaving Persian carpets every day as ...
A kids five-a-side football match between two under 9's teams attracted Premier League viewing figures - after being watched by over half a MILLION people. The crowds that Wolverhampton Wanderers FC's youth club usually pull in consists of coaches, parents and sometimes one man and his dog. But members of ...
Thanks to the Internet, the way that we work has changed dramatically. In addition to connecting colleagues around the world and eroding the barriers between consumers and information, the Internet has enabled a whole new class of service work: the “gig economy.” For a relevant example, consider a London takeaway ...
Britain's banks are on notice to treat people claiming refunds or compensation for payment protection insurance (PPI) to act fairly or face punitive measures, including against their directors. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) watchdog told banks and other financial institutions that it is paying close attention to the way they ...