Britons compare parenthood to ‘financial suicide’

Nearly half of parents with young children in England have had to incur debt to pay for childcare, a survey has found Having a child in England has become “financial suicide” for many families as unaffordable childcare costs are driving parents into debt or even abortion, according to a report by the campaign group Pregnant…

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British artist bins award over government’s Israel backing

Katharine Hamnett received the official distinction in 2010 for her eye-catching anti-establishment designs British artist Katharine Hamnett publicly renounced her Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) honor as a statement against the government’s ongoing support for Israel’s war in Gaza, in a video posted to social media on Monday.

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Some Russians in exile want to disrupt election – Moscow

Their attitude has become more aggressive since a liberal candidate failed to register for the presidential vote, a diplomat said The activities of certain Russian citizens living in other countries have become a “serious problem” for Moscow as they try to carry out provocations ahead of the presidential election, a senior Russian diplomat has said.

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