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.
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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.
60 delivery drivers deported in Home Office crackdown
The Home Office is deporting 60 food delivery drivers for illegal work. Ministers push for tougher checks on platforms like Deliveroo. Read the latest on UK immigration enforcement.
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.
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's strategy aims to lift 550,000 children from poverty
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.
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.
171 arrests, 60 deportations in gig economy crackdown
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.
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.
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.
Four-Day School Week Pilots Urged in England
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.
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.
Experts Redefine 'Feminised Work' in Modern Economy
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.
Readers debate Rachel Reeves' Budget impact
Metro readers share mixed reactions to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget, debating tax burdens, NHS spending, and the nation's economic future. Join the conversation.
Calls for four-day week trial in UK schools
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.
Budget 2025: Middle-Income Earners Pushed to Breaking Point
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget is pushing skilled professionals like 'Nick, 30' to leave the UK. With stealth taxes and soaring costs, is Britain losing its future?
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.
Four-day school week trials urged for England and Wales
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?
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.
900-Year Easter Island Statue Mystery Solved
After 900 years, researchers reveal how Easter Island's massive moai statues were moved using rope-rocking method. Discover the ancient secrets of Rapa Nui engineering.
Podcast Reveals Budget's Hidden Problems
Sky News' Politics at Sam and Anne's podcast dives into Rachel Reeves's budget, questioning a return to austerity and the practicality of new taxes. Listen now for the full analysis.
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