Businesses, get back to work! WFH is harming young people April 25, 2025 If you care about young people, get your workers back to the office. WFH is hindering their development, writes Joanna Jensen.
Hand-outs for middle class parents don’t help the poorest children April 25, 2025 In a tight spending environment, anyone who cares about child poverty should be advocating for policies that have a real impact – not free school meals for wealthy families, says Ben Gadsby The government is marking the post-Easter return to school with a focus on poverty, as they begin rolling out breakfast clubs to every [...]
Rules to keep children safe online finalised by Ofcom April 24, 2025 Ofcom has issued the final safety codes requiring online platforms to implement over 40 protective measures for users under the age of 18 by July. These include tools to verify user age, block underage access to adult content, and remove harmful material linked to self harm, suicide, and eating disorders. Platforms that fail to comply [...]
Exclusive: KMPG renews search for UK’s top tech scale-ups April 24, 2025 Professional services giant KMPG has launched its annual competition to identify and support the UK’s most innovative scale-ups, as the sector navigates a challenging investment landscape. Now in its 12th year, the competition has served as a launchpad for a diverse range of startups – from healthtech pioneers to AI disruptors. Previous finalists include notable [...]
Eastern City Community Fund 2025: Supporting Local Change April 23, 2025 The Eastern City Community Fund, in partnership with ActionFunder, is proud to announce the latest round of funding awarded to nine outstanding community projects across East London. Now in its third round, the fund continues to back grassroots initiatives that bring people together, support those in need, and help build a fairer, more inclusive society. [...]
British workers among saddest, loneliest and most disengaged in Europe, report finds April 23, 2025 British workers are among the saddest, loneliest and most disengaged in Europe, according to a report released by Gallup today.
Legend and Sugar to give Fownes sweet Valley success April 22, 2025 HONG Kong racing fans have plenty to look forward to today when Happy Valley hosts another action-packed nine-race programme starting at 11.40am. Trainer Caspar Fownes’ title challenge may have stalled in recent weeks, but the proclaimed ‘King of the Valley’ to his many thousands of fans can still get them ready at his favourite venue. [...]
Littler to headline Hyde Park as darts hits iconic London festival April 22, 2025 Luke Littler will headline The Hyde Park Darts Championship this year as the sport descends on the London park’s summer of festivities. The likes of Stevie Wonder, Neil Young and Sabrina Carpenter will headline on the main stage of the famous London royal park as it hosts a series of major concerts, but The Nuke [...]
The mixed legacy of Pope Francis, the Slum Bishop April 21, 2025 Catholics looked to the late Pope Francis to address enormous questions about the Church, and he wrestled with many of them, but at his death it seems that he provided definitive answers to very few, says Eliot Wilson Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday aged 88, led the Catholic Church for 12 years. A [...]
Rising Ballers: From Foden DMs to Nike campaigns and multi-million revenue April 21, 2025 How three friends turned the Rising Ballers Instagram account into a lucrative content business, via Phil Foden, Jamal Edwards, Iliman Ndiaye and some big life decisions. Jamie Pollitt vividly remembers the day that changed his life. He was spending more time on his hobby – a social media account showcasing promising young footballers – than [...]