Swinney: Scotland needs immigration for workforce
First Minister John Swinney mounts a robust defence of migration's economic benefits as support for Reform UK grows ahead of May's Holyrood election. Read his full argument.
First Minister John Swinney mounts a robust defence of migration's economic benefits as support for Reform UK grows ahead of May's Holyrood election. Read his full argument.
Labour's new child poverty strategy targets lifting 550,000 children above the poverty line by 2030, tackling the stark reality that most poor children now live in working families. Discover the plan's key measures.
Freya, 40, shares her 7-day sex diary, revealing the realities of her husband's lower libido, night shifts, and their open marriage talks. Read her candid story.
UK authorities arrest 171 and deport 60 delivery drivers in a major immigration crackdown. Home Office targets illegal working to deter unlawful migration. Read the full details.
Australia's landmark social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. Here's how it will work, which platforms are included, and what it means for users. Get the full explainer.
Spotify's new 'listening age' feature in Wrapped has UK users amused and bemused, while Taylor Swift secures her third consecutive year as the most-streamed artist. Discover the data and the debate.
The prison population in England and Wales is now projected to reach 100,000 by March 2030, a year later than expected. New MoJ data cites policy changes and early releases easing the immediate crisis.
Spotify Wrapped's new feature calculates your 'listening age' based on your habits. The Guardian wants to hear how your music taste has evolved. Share your story anonymously.
Ofcom has issued a £1m fine to adult website operator AVS for inadequate age checks. New data reveals the impact of the Online Safety Act on protecting children online. Read the full report.
AVS Group Ltd hit with a £1m fine plus daily penalties for failing to implement robust age verification. Ofcom demands changes within 72 hours to protect children online.
Australia is set to ban under-16s from social media from 10 December 2025. We examine how it works, the controversy, and whether the UK could follow suit.
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. We explain which platforms are included, how age checks work, and if a delay is possible. Get the full details.
Australia's pioneering under-16s social media ban begins 10 Dec, with more platforms like Lemon8 to be added. Minister Anika Wells admits a 'sieve' effect but vows fines up to $50m.
Sienna Miller and Oli Green reveal second pregnancy at Fashion Awards 2025. Explore their 15-year age gap relationship, from meeting at a Halloween party to growing family.
Campaigners urge the government to allow schools to trial a four-day week to address the teacher recruitment crisis. Share your views as a parent or teacher in England.
Dame Joanna Lumley calls loneliness a 'crisis hidden in plain sight' as Age UK polling reveals 1.5 million older people will eat Christmas dinner alone. Join the campaign to help.
Academics from the University of Southern Denmark argue a feminist view shows pay and conditions are tied to gender definitions. They challenge right-wing narratives, urging for equitable change.
A campaign group urges the Education Secretary to let schools pilot a four-day week for teachers to boost recruitment and wellbeing. Read the latest on the debate.
Meta is notifying underage Instagram and Facebook users in Australia that their accounts will be deactivated under new laws. Discover how the age verification process works and its implications.
Advocacy group calls for pilot of a four-day teaching week to tackle burnout and recruitment crisis. Could a shorter week improve teacher wellbeing and student outcomes?
New research reveals how age gaps and specific hobbies impact modern dating. Discover what really matters when seeking love in today's relationship landscape.
Australia's major political parties face migration policy hypocrisy as internal conflicts undermine public positions. Discover the truth behind political posturing.
Discover Bog People, a powerful anthology of folk horror stories exploring class, hierarchy and inequality across England. Read our review of this compelling collection.
A record 3.7 million applicants in China are competing for just 38,100 civil service roles, highlighting a major shift towards job security amid economic uncertainty. Discover the driving forces behind this trend.
A new UN report reveals over 80% of people now live in cities, with Jakarta becoming the world's most populous. Explore the costs and opportunities of rapid global urbanisation.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves admits working people will pay more tax but defends budget choices. Read her full response to critics and economic forecasts.
Cambridge neuroscientists reveal adulthood begins at 32, not 18. Discover the brain science behind this shift and the 9 signs you've finally grown up.
A new UN report reveals Jakarta is now the world's biggest city, with Dhaka predicted to take the top spot by 2050. Discover how London's population is set to grow.
Jakarta, Indonesia, is now the world's largest city with 42 million people. Discover how this new megacity compares to London and the global urban shift. Read more.
Explore Shinji Sōmai's 1993 film Moving, a hypnotic portrait of a 12-year-old's coming-of-age amidst her parents' separation in Japan's lost decade. Stream now.