Young man left without education for more than a year

A young man with Down’s syndrome and autism was left without suitable education for more than a year, an investigation found. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGO) said…

More people in late 20s still living with parents

An impression – or possibly a fear – that 20-somethings are still hanging about in the family home is based on fact, an influential think-tank has concluded. The proportion of…

Pound falls further as borrowing costs rise again

The pound has dropped to its lowest value against the dollar since November 2023 while government borrowing costs have continued to rise. The pound fell to $1.21 on Monday morning…

The truth behind your $12 dress: Inside the Chinese factories fuelling Shein’s success

The hum of sewing machines is a constant in parts of Guangzhou, a thriving port on the Pearl River in southern China. It rattles through the open windows of factories…

Apple pushes back on call to end diversity programme

Apple’s board has asked its investors to vote against a proposal to end its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programmes. It comes after a conservative group, the National Center for…

Sinner ‘happy’ with reception amid doping case

Defending champion Jannik Sinner said he was “happy” with the reception he received from the crowd after making a winning return to the Australian Open amid his ongoing doping case.…

Khabib escorted from plane after exit-seat dispute

Former mixed martial arts champion Khabib Nurmagomedov was escorted from a plane after he refused to move from an exit seat. The Russian, 36, had a disagreement with a flight…

Havertz’s wife reveals ‘shocking’ social media abuse

The wife of Arsenal striker Kai Havertz has shared screenshots of abuse she received on social media amid Sunday’s FA Cup loss to Manchester United, including threats to the couple’s unborn…

GB’s Fearnley beats injury-hit Kyrgios in Melbourne

Fast-rising British star Jacob Fearnley kept his focus and composure to beat an ailing Nick Kyrgios on the home favourite’s long-awaited comeback at the Australian Open. Fearnley, 23, cruised to…

Booze ban for Marcos family member after plane brawl

The daughter of late Philippines dictator Ferdinand Marcos has been banned from drinking on planes and in airports after she and her husband got into a drunken brawl with another…