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'Caring is hard - my wife threatened me with knives'
John Hill reveals the reality of caring for an ill loved one during Carers Week.
How do you give Britain’s hidden army a break? | Is Mum OK? Documentary
There are more than one million young carers in the UK – with an average age of 12 – which is the equivalent of two kids in every school class. Do they feel supported? In Walthamstow, east London, we meet a group of carers as they are collected for a rare night off that brings a sense of community and a glimpse of fun for a few hours every few weeks.
Four inquiries in three decades: The challenge of reforming Qld’s child safety system
analysis Queensland's child safety department has been dubbed an 'expensive failure'. Reforming it won't be easy Sat 6 Jun 2026 at 7:04am Dozens of emails land in my inbox every day. But this one was different.
'I broke my back in 15 places after boy racer 120mph crash - I was pregnant at the time'
'I broke my back in 15 places after boy racer 120mph crash - I was pregnant at the time' Chloe Batchelar - who was pregnant when Jack Schofield lost control of his Audi S3 - also suffered burns, two fractures to her neck, a bleed on her heart, and severe head wounds A young mother has revealed how both she and her unborn baby miraculously survived a horrific crash while she was pregnant, after a reckless driver smashed into a tree at 120mph - leaving her trapped in the burning wreckage....
Married pensioners could be eligible for extra DWP payment worth £4,300 a year
Married pensioners could be eligible for extra DWP payment worth £4,300 a year Here's how to check if you qualify for the additional support Married pensioners may be eligible for additional funds from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). You might not be aware that you could qualify for Pension Credit, on top of your State Pension. Nearly 1.4 million older people across Great Britain are currently receiving Pension Credit, a means-tested benefit that can provide an average of £4,300...
Millions to get sweeping new work rights under government plan in Tuesday update
Millions to get sweeping new work rights under government plan in Tuesday update Unpaid carers such as those looking after elderly parents or children when they are sick could get new protections to help them keep their jobs Millions of people could get sweeping new work rights under plans announced by the government on Tuesday. A consultation has been launched by the Minister for Employment Rights to boost the number of people who are able to work while juggling family responsibilities....
Comedian praises 'godsend' service as he effectively works second job as unpaid carer
Comedian praises 'godsend' service as he effectively works second job as unpaid carer Unpaid carers, including comedian Paddy Raff, are effectively working a second job just to help loved ones access healthcare - often at high personal, financial and emotional cost. Carers spend on average 26 hours each month attending healthcare appointments, alongside nearly 12 hours a week organising, travelling and waiting for care. Three in 10 (30%) are spending more than 40 hours a month, the...
Anyone with a cake shed told to pay hundreds of pounds or face a huge fine
Anyone with a cake shed told to pay hundreds of pounds or face a huge fine One baker has told how her local authority has ordered her to get the correct certificates Home bakers selling goods out of ‘cake sheds’ have been warned they may have to stump up hundreds of pounds to keep operating. The trend has become popular in communities across the UK in recent months, with people selling baked goods from stalls in their gardens or out the front of their homes, often unmanned and relying on an...
Foster carers share 'heartbreaking' reality for NT kids in out-of-home care
Foster carers voice support for NT government's plan to change child safety laws, others oppose CLP proposal Sat 6 Jun 2026 at 12:18pm In short: The Northern Territory government's proposed child protection changes have largely been backed by the association representing foster carers. Over two days of public hearings, the Legislative Scrutiny Committee also heard from many organisations that opposed the NT government's bill. The committee will prepare a report for the NT parliament before...
Parents face £640 fines for term-time holidays as new rules now in force
Parents face £640 fines for term-time holidays as new rules now in force 459,000 fines have been issued, some to parents trying to get 'cheaper' breaks outside of the school holidays Parents planning to take children out of school early for summer holidays are being warned they could face fines of up to £160 per child under current attendance rules in England. With many families already looking ahead to soaring summer travel costs, experts say some parents may not realise how much school...