Skipton is Britain's happiest place to live in 2025
Rightmove's 2025 Happy at Home Index reveals Skipton, North Yorkshire, as the UK's happiest place. Discover the top 10 and why rural living boosts wellbeing.
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Kids' Parties: The Social Cure for Modern Society
As society grows more isolated, children's birthday parties offer a vital chance to forge real-world connections, despite the chaos and sugar-fuelled mayhem. Discover why these events are essential.
Tech Leader Russ Shaw Calls for Aggressive UK Investment
Russ Shaw CBE, founder of Tech London Advocates, urges the UK tech sector to move beyond survival mode and invest in talent and infrastructure to scale globally. Exclusive interview insights.
London Bakery Shapes Next Generation of Chefs
Legendary London bakery Dusty Knuckle is transforming young lives in Haringey through a pizza-making course. Discover how 11 teens gained skills and confidence for future careers.
Gen Z Leadership: Less Control, More Clarity
EDHEC's Genevieve Houriet Segard reveals what Gen Z expects from a good boss: transparency, trust, and purpose. Learn how to manage young professionals effectively.
Podcast: Is AI Making Us Stupid?
A new podcast explores whether AI tools like ChatGPT are eroding human intelligence. Listen to the debate on the future of thinking and problem-solving.
Farmers warn of unfair mansion tax double hit
UK farmers protest potential mansion tax on working farms after inheritance tax relief removal. Read how rural businesses face a £2m property charge.
10 Magical UK Winter Escapes for Cosy Rural Breaks
Discover Britain's most enchanting winter retreats from snowy Peak District walks to cosy Highland castles. Readers share their favourite rural escapes for the perfect seasonal getaway.
Argentina's Arsenic Water Crisis Poisons Rural Families
In Argentina's arid north, families like the Bustamantes drink water with arsenic 60 times safe limits, causing bone pain and cancer. Discover the human cost of this public health emergency.
NSW bushfire risk reaches catastrophic level, schools closed
New South Wales confronts its most severe bushfire conditions in over two years, prompting widespread school closures and total fire bans. Stay informed about emergency updates.
China protests erupt over cremation mandate in Guizhou
Protests erupt in China's Guizhou province over a controversial cremation directive, highlighting a 70% surge in rural unrest. Explore the clash between policy and tradition.
New Policy Centre to Future-Proof UK Manufacturing
A new independent Policy Centre has launched to give 325,000+ UK manufacturing and engineering SMEs a unified voice in government, aiming to future-proof this vital sector.
6 Lost Car Maintenance Skills from the 60s & 70s
Discover the 6 essential car maintenance skills most drivers possessed in the 60s and 70s that are now largely forgotten. How many do you know?
The Surprising Power of Small Talk
Discover why small talk is an essential social tool for building rapport and a gateway to deeper conversations. Learn expert tips to master this underestimated skill.
Elliot Daly back for England vs Argentina
Veteran England back Elliot Daly is set for his first competitive match since injury, primed to exploit new aerial laws against Argentina. Discover how his high-ball expertise could be decisive.
US Healthcare Crisis: Trump Cuts Force Clinic Closures
Hospitals and family planning clinics across America are shutting down due to Trump's healthcare legislation, leaving millions without vital medical services. Discover the devastating impact.
UK Driving Test Changes Target Rural Road Safety
Major changes to the UK driving test aim to reduce young driver deaths on rural roads. Learn how the new rules and the 600,000 test backlog are being tackled.
The Vital Life Skills Maths Teaches Beyond Arithmetic
Experts challenge the claim that calculators make maths education redundant, highlighting the critical thinking and problem-solving skills the subject develops. Discover why maths matters.
Food Stamp Crisis: 41 Million Americans Face Hunger
An American relying on food stamps reveals how political brinkmanship threatens 41 million people's survival. Read this powerful account of food poverty in rural Oregon.
UK Parents Lack Time to Cook With Children
New research reveals 70% of UK parents don't cook with kids due to time constraints and mess fears. Discover how to build kitchen confidence and family bonds.
Financial Education Crisis: New Plan for London Pupils
A groundbreaking campaign aims to deliver free financial education to every Year 6 child in London, addressing the UK's broken money skills system. Join the movement for change.
Gender Divide in 1950s UK Schools' Curriculum
Guardian readers reveal how 1950s gender-segregated lessons shaped lives. From home economics to algebra, discover the lasting impact of Britain's educational divide and modern calls for reform.
Modern Friendship: The Art of Approach and Retreat
Discover the delicate balance of making new friends as an adult - learn when to put out strong signals and when to strategically step back to build genuine connections.
Labour's ambitious national curriculum overhaul revealed
Exclusive insight into Labour's radical plan to transform England's education system, focusing on digital skills, creativity, and real-world readiness for the 21st century.
Francis Curriculum Review: Rethinking Education
The landmark Francis curriculum review challenges Britain's education system to prepare students for a future of rapid change and complexity, moving beyond traditional certainties.
Business Leaders Demand Long-Term Growth in Budget
Leading business groups unite in calling for Jeremy Hunt's upcoming budget to prioritise sustainable economic prosperity through strategic investment and business-friendly policies.
The Modern Country Gentleman: Redefining Rural Elegance
Discover how the traditional country gentleman archetype is evolving, blending heritage values with contemporary sustainability and digital connectivity in today's rural Britain.
Winter Wonderland: Your Guide to UK Rural Escapes
Discover the magic of Britain's countryside this winter with our expert tips for finding the perfect rural retreat, from crackling fires to frosty walks.
Japan deploys military to combat deadly bear attack crisis
In an unprecedented move, Japan's military has been mobilised to tackle a surge in fatal bear encounters across rural communities, as the nation faces its worst wildlife crisis in decades.
School Shake-up: Less Exams, More Life Skills
A landmark government-commissioned review recommends transforming England's curriculum to prioritise wellbeing and practical life skills over relentless exam preparation.
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