“There’s an assumption that grandparents just babysit. “My mum’s 82 and my dad’s 87 with quite advanced dementia, so it’s not as simple as sending the boys up to them for a couple of hours.” Harriet thinks thought needs to be given to the way the school year is structured. “Six weeks is a long…
Watts is not alone. A 2022 study from the University of Bath estimates that about 4.6% of people in the UK have climate anxiety, which is recognised as a form of mental distress by professional bodies and the NHS. Young people and women are among the groups most at risk, according to a study published…
It’s a story that warms the heart and lifts the soul: last week, Virgin Media was fined a record £28m by Ofcom for repeatedly preventing customers from cancelling their contracts. Its methods were insidious: deliberate call-dropping, unnecessary call transfers and constantly putting customers on hold. For anyone who has experienced the mental anguish of attempting…
It’s satisfying when one word sums up an entire philosophy or feeling – think hygge, schadenfreude – and there’s a new kid on the block that is particularly relevant right now. Natsubate is the reason so many of us feel utterly exhausted at the moment, as we battle through perilously high temperatures once more. Hailing…
England midfielder Jude Bellingham has stressed the importance of needing to “feel loved” as he looks to help them enjoy World Cup success this summer. The tournament in North America got under way on Thursday as Mexico – hosts alongside USA and Canada – beat South Africa 2-0. England’s tournament does not get under way…
On a stretch of Manchester road known for kebabs, shisha smoke and restless energy, three young men drive towards a night that already feels like it’s slipping out of control. The premise of Wimmy Road Boyz, the debut novel by #Merky books new writers’ prize winner Sufiyaan Salam, is deceptively simple: “three boyz drive and…
Silicon Valley tends to tolerate a certain amount of founder exaggeration when pitching investors, often dismissing it as part of selling a vision. But some choices cross the line and can lead to jail time for founders and scandal for their investors. A case in point is Joseph Sanberg, whose once high-flying fintech startup Aspiration…
Shorouk Express Dual-national American readers across Europe say they would give up their US passports to stay European if they were forced to, with many citing political disillusionment, fears for safety, and the feeling of belonging to their adopted country. On December 1st 2025, Republican Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio introduced the “Exclusive Citizenship Act…
Shorouk Express Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Having a savings pot of up to £2,000 significantly cuts the risk of falling behind with household bills, researchers say. Households with an…
Shorouk Express Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Many young workers are starting to return to the office as they are feeling lonely while working from home, new research has revealed….
