Accountants told: 'Learn people skills or miss promotion'
New research reveals a stark warning for UK accountants: technical prowess alone won't secure career advancement. Discover why communication and leadership are now non-negotiable.
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Future-Proof Your Career: 3 Essential Human Skills
As AI reshapes the workplace, human skills like critical thinking and communication are your key to career growth. Discover the three skills to master in 2026.
Australia's social media ban for under-16s begins
Australia enacts the world's first social media ban for under-16s, forcing tech giants to act. Could this be a blueprint for the UK and other nations grappling with online safety?
EU's First Housing Strategy Targets Youth Affordability Crisis
The EU unveils its first-ever housing strategy as soaring prices lock a generation out of homes. Explore the data, the political risks, and whether the plan can rescue young Europeans. Read the full analysis.
Youth Unemployment Hits Hardest as Rates Rise
New figures reveal a sharp rise in UK unemployment, with young people aged 16-24 bearing the brunt. We explore the causes and potential solutions with careers expert Shoshanna Davis. Listen to the full Sky News Daily podcast.
Labour's £820m Plan to Tackle Youth Inactivity Crisis
Pat McFadden unveils a new youth guarantee and apprenticeship funding priority to combat the 50% rise in young people not in work or training. The plan aims to reverse a decade of decline.
Milburn launches review into UK's youth inactivity crisis
Former Health Secretary Alan Milburn launches a major review into rising inactivity among Britain's young people, promising 'uncomfortable truths' and 'radical change' to tackle the issue. Read the full story.
System failed to stop Queensland childcare predator
A damning report reveals a Queensland childcare worker's predatory abuse could have been halted on five separate occasions by authorities. Read the full investigation.
UK Asylum Policy Fuels Violence in Channel Crossings
A new report finds UK policies to stop small boat crossings have increased violence and smuggler power, failing to deter arrivals. Calls for safe routes and inquiry.
Uncontacted Amazon tribe awaits protection as loggers close in
Exclusive: Brazil's Pardo River Kawahiva, an isolated Indigenous people, remain in peril as bureaucratic delays stall vital land demarcation. Their unprotected territory faces relentless encroachment.
False 'Aryan' Pregnancy Tourism Rumour in Ladakh Villages
For decades, a bizarre rumour claimed European women visited remote Ladakhi villages seeking 'pure Aryan' babies. We uncover the imported myth's impact on the Brokpa people and their fight to reclaim their true identity.
Labour minister: Life is 's**t' for young people
A Labour minister has candidly stated life is 's**t' for young adults struggling with housing and childcare costs, as UK birth rates hit record lows. Read the full analysis.
Whitty: Infection care for elderly is 'hit and miss'
Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty calls for more research to prevent and manage infections in older adults, highlighting risks from sepsis to dementia. Read his urgent report.
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.
Tough Migration Rules Fuel People Smuggling, Report Finds
A major study reveals strict border controls are increasing demand for smugglers and raising their prices, undermining government efforts to 'break the business model'. Read the full analysis.
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.
Lumley warns of 1.5 million spending Christmas alone
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.
New study reveals severe mental health crisis in young people
A disturbing new study underscores a growing mental health emergency among young people in the UK. We examine the findings and list vital support helplines. Reach out if you need help.
Mass Madrid Protest Demands PM Sánchez Resign
Tens of thousands rally in Madrid demanding Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's resignation over corruption allegations involving his family and administration. Pressure mounts on Spanish government.
Taxi driver smuggling ring boss jailed for 11 years
Madjid Belabes sentenced to nearly 11 years for running criminal network that smuggled migrants to France using taxi drivers. Read the full investigation details.
Mercury Poisoning Fears for Brazil's Indigenous Women
Munduruku women in the Brazilian Amazon face miscarriages and infertility due to mercury poisoning from illegal gold mining. Discover their fight for survival.
Munduruku women fear pregnancy from mercury poisoning
Indigenous Munduruku women in Brazil face miscarriages and neurological damage from mercury contamination linked to illegal gold mining. Discover their fight for survival.
Five Brain Epochs Found, But Ageing Overlooked
New Cambridge University research identifies five distinct brain development stages, yet older readers note the final two epochs receive minimal attention. Read the full analysis.
Bog People: Working-Class Folk Horror Anthology Review
Discover Bog People, a powerful anthology of folk horror stories exploring class, hierarchy and inequality across England. Read our review of this compelling collection.
NGO Worker on Trial for People Smuggling in Lesbos
A humanitarian worker stands trial in Greece for people smuggling charges while rescuing migrants. Explore the case that questions aid work boundaries. Read the full investigation.
Men jailed for smuggling 49 migrants to France
Two Romanian nationals sentenced for attempting to smuggle nearly 50 migrants out of the UK in lorries. Read the full investigation details from the National Crime Agency.
Reeves defends budget as working people face tax rise
Chancellor Rachel Reeves admits working people will pay more tax but defends budget choices. Read her full response to critics and economic forecasts.
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