Globally, nearly 8% of households are headed by a single parent, with 84% of those being mothers—and the trend is increasing. This translates to approximately 101.3 million single mothers living alone with their children. In Africa, over 22% of women aged 20–49 are unmarried mothers. On average, about 6.8% of children globally live in single-parent households. According to research by the World Bank and UNICEF ,children from families struggling to meet basic needs are more likely to experience bullying, physical violence, and other forms of abuse. They also tend to have weaker relationships with family members, peers, and teachers. Similarly,…
Author: Fatimah Idera
Justice Secretary, Shabana Mahmood is set to deliver a strong warning today that the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) is undermining the UK’s ability to deport foreign criminals. Speaking in Strasbourg at a meeting of the Council of Europe, the body that oversees the ECHR , Mahmood will align Britain with a growing coalition of European Union nations calling for urgent reform of the convention. In her speech to the Council’s committee of ministers, Mahmood will echo recent concerns raised by leaders of nine EU countries, including Poland’s Donald Tusk and Italy’s Giorgia Meloni. They have argued that European…
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been warned by Lord Hermer, the Attorney General, that UK participation in a potential US military strike on Iran may be unlawful under international law. Legal advice reportedly issued by Hermer suggests Britain must limit its role to defending allies rather than participating in offensive operations. The warning comes as speculation grows that President Donald Trump may soon authorise military action against Iran, potentially using UK-based military assets. Recall that at a Cobra emergency committee meeting on Wednesday, Starmer and senior ministers discussed Britain’s options should Trump choose to intervene in the ongoing conflict…
According to the Finance Minister Rachel Reeves said Britain could potentially back Israel in its conflict with Iran, but the recent move to deploy additional military jets to the Middle East was primarily to protect British forces and assets in the region, Speaking to the media, Reeves emphasized that the decision was a precautionary move aimed at safeguarding UK personnel and bases. She also urged both sides to de-escalate the conflict, which intensified over the weekend as Israel and Iran exchanged fresh attacks. “We have, in the past, supported Israel when there have been missiles coming in.” Recall the UK…
Britain is deliberating whether to offer military support to the United States if President Donald Trump decides to intervene in Israel’s war against Iran. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer convened an emergency Cobra meeting in Downing Street on Wednesday afternoon, joined by senior security officials and ministers, to assess the growing conflict in the Middle East. A key focus of the meeting was how the UK might respond if Washington requests assistance for air strikes on Iranian targets. The meeting reportedly concluded around 4:45pm. Central to the UK’s potential role is the Diego Garcia air base in the Indian Ocean,…
TV personality Kim Woodburn has died at the age of 83, her manager has confirmed. She passed away on Monday following a short illness. Woodburn became a household name as the co-presenter of Channel 4’s How Clean Is Your House, where she shared practical cleaning advice alongside Aggie MacKenzie from 2003 to 2009. Her sharp wit and no-nonsense style made her a fan favourite, leading to further appearances on popular reality shows. She was the runner-up on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! in 2009 and finished in third place on Celebrity Big Brother in 2017. Her stint…
The United States of America President Donald Trump and the United Kingdom Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have confirmed that a long-anticipated trade deal between the two nations has been signed and finalised during the G7 summit held in the Canadian Rockies. “We signed it, and it’s done,” President Trump told reporters, holding up a copy of the agreement. “It’s a fair deal for both [countries]. It’ll produce a lot of jobs, a lot of income.” As the two leaders exited a mountain lodge, several pages of the agreement fell loose from the folder. Sir Keir bent to collect them,…
A significant number of live police investigations into child sex grooming gangs involve asylum seekers and foreign nationals.
The University of Cambridge is facing criticism over its recruitment guidance, which some have claimed amounts to discrimination against white job applicants. According to internal documents, the university encourages departments to ensure that at least one candidate from an underrepresented group is included in every interview process. If a longlist lacks diversity, for example, if it consists entirely of white or male candidates, the guidance suggests that departments consider re-advertising the position to broaden the applicant pool. The guidance, known as the diverse recruitment framework, also advises that interview panels should reflect racial and gender diversity and be composed of…
UK’s Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is under pressure over the new Department for Education (DfE) guidance that would require children as young as four to be assessed using touchscreen devices.
