One-off £2,000 grant gives care leavers head start, study finds
Participants were less likely to become homeless or spend time in hospital or prison, researchers say. Source link
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Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s
Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren’t putting children’s safety at the heart of their products. Source link
How to watch the winning films from Sinners to One Battle After Another
Set in 1596 and adapted from Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, a mother is devastated following the death of her 11-year-old son, Hamnet. Meanwhile, the boy’s father, William Shakespeare, writes a play to deal with his own grief. Directed by Chloé Zhao, starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. Source link
Alcohol-free beer and pet grooming used to measure inflation
Houmous and motorhomes are also added to the basket of goods and services used to chart the rising cost of living. Source link
Second man released over Iran spying investigation
The man was one of four arrested as part of a counter-terror investigation relating to Iran. Source link
Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline
The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes. Source link
Artist uses eyelash to paint Peaky Blinders microsculpture
Sculptor Dr Willard Wigan made the miniature Tommy Shelby artwork as part of a charity exhibition. Source link
Starmer warned over assisted dying bill by more than 100 Labour MPs
More than 100 Labour MPs warn that failing to pass the legislation would undermine trust in politics. Source link
How should schools respond in emergency situations?
A union says schools should practise emergency responses as they do with routine fire drills. Source link
Key Oscars moments as snubbed Chalamet becomes butt of jokes
Here’s what happened inside the winners room and other insights from the biggest night in Hollywood. Source link