UK - The Independent
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Major youth justice crackdown could mean parents face repercussions for their child’s crimes
Reforms aim to deter young people from a life of crime by placing more accountability on carers
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A cow was handed a waste carriers licence. Now MPs are calling for tighter checks
A cow, named Beau Vine, was recently granted a waste carrier licence prompting calls for more regulation
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Royals and celebrities to enjoy sneak peak of Chelsea Flower Show – including quirky garden gnomes
Royals, celebrities and household names are getting an exclusive look at Chelsea’s best gardens
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Majority of Britons braced for long delays this summer thanks to new EES system, poll finds
New EU entry-exit system EES reportedly contributing to delays of up to three hours in some airports
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Quiet Oklahoma town begs for help as mysterious black dust blankets neighborhoods
Locals are asking for help as they believe the black dust is leading to health issues and pollution
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Royal tartans gifted to the nation in move that could rewrite what we know about the iconic textile
The collection of nearly 800 samples include fabrics made for Queen Victoria and for the military
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Cash transfers make aid more efficient in era of cuts, report finds
Putting cash in the hands of people in need can enable up to 38 per cent more aid to actually reach people in need, the report says – coming at a time when aid funding per person in need has by fallen 35 per cent in the last two years
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NHS crisis deepens as two-thirds of organisations plan cuts to services in the year ahead
More than half are also expecting to slash jobs
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The UK property hotspots where the average first-time buyer is just 27
These are the places where members of Gen Z are getting on the property ladder
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The workers that are most in demand in the UK – and the jobs that aren’t hiring
Demand for nannies and au pairs is up, while pilots and travel agents might struggle to land a position