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The Middletons are amongst those close to the royal family who took out taxpayer-backed loans during the pandemic

Here are the royal family members that took taxpayer-backed loans

Melissa Kinsella was returning home from a family holiday in Turkey when she collapsed and had a seizure. Credit: GoFundMe

Wirral mum-of-three Melissa Kinsella ‘clinically dead’ says family

Here are the best ways to keep your children safe in a paddling pool for a fun summer

How to keep your children safe in a paddling pool this summer

A Martin Lewis fan has claimed £22,000 in free cash after following his advice on Money Saving Expert - and it is thought that more than 21,000 households could be eligible for similar payments after a major change.

Martin Lewis: Fan gets £22,000 in free cash from DWP thanks to tip

Madeleine McCann

Police sniffer dogs comb woods in Madeleine McCann search

Preston Lodge High School
Prestonpans

School shuts more than 20 rooms amid 'weak' concrete investigation

Police divers have been spotted entering the Arade Dam on Tuesday morning

Maddie McCann investigators seen with ‘bags of evidence’ near dam

Madeleine McCann went missing from the Portuguese resort of Praia Da Luz in May 2007

Madeleine McCann: Divers spotted in reservoir as major search begins

Madeleine McCann was 3 years old when she went missing in 2007

Major Madeleine McCann update: police gather at remote reservoir

Amy Walsh confirms she is returning to Emmerdale

Beyoncé is currently performing in the UK as part of her Renaissance World Tour

Fans think Beyoncé is launching a hair brand

Minister for Schools Nick Gibb is going to look into Year 6 SATs following concerns the reading exam was too difficult

Year 6 SATs exams to be looked into by schools minister

Lidl is set to make a huge change to more than 30 food items for children

Lidl announces major change affecting all UK stores

Learning to play a musical instrument has wider benefits than simply entertaining others (Picture: Julien Behal/PA Wire)

Why Scotland's attainment gap in music is growing – Linda Boyd

Kate and Gerry McCann

Madeleine McCann’s parents issue heartbreaking statement for birthday

Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and Daniel Radcliffe were made multi-millionaires from the Harry Potter films

What Harry Potter stars are getting up to since Hogwarts

Martin Lewis has shared his verdict on a new zero deposit mortgage deal launched to help first-time buyers trapped in a renting cycle get on the property ladder.

Martin Lewis gives his verdict on new 100 per cent mortgage scheme

These are the most popular names in 2023 so far, according to Baby Center.

Most popular baby names 2023 revealed: Top 50 so far this year

The most recent playground fad is the super popular drink. Launched by YouTubers Logan Paul and KSI in 2022, the demand for Prime is extremely high. While taking the drink into school is banned in many places, kids are taking empty bottles of Prime to school as water bottles

Pupil’s ‘cardiac episode’ after drinking Prime Energy sparks warning

A baby has been born using three people’s DNA for the first time in the UK, the fertility regulator has confirmed. Photo for illustrative purposes.

First UK baby with DNA from three people born after new IVF procedure

Rare penguin chick hatched at Edinburgh Zoo

Watch as rare penguin chick hatches at Edinburgh Zoo

Child Benefit is the Government's way of acknowledging the extra costs involved with raising a child - but it could be stopped or reduced for these reasons.

Parents warned that Child Benefit could be stopped for these reasons

Matty Healy

Who is The 1975 frontman Matty Healy and his famous parents?

Kate and Gerry McCann, whose daughter Madeleine disappeared from a holiday flat in Portugal 16 years ago, are seen during an interview with the BBC’s Fiona Bruce at Prestwold Hall n 2017.

Madeleine McCann’s parents issue new statement

Marelle Sturrock: Parents of murdered pregnant teacher release statement about daughter & soon-to-be grandson

Marelle Sturrock: Parents 'devastated’ over death of murdered daughter

Princess Charlotte

Royal family release Princess Charlotte photo to celebrate birthday

Parents say not enough education around ‘stranger danger’ for children

Teens are more likely to listen to their parents than social media when it comes to big life decisions according to research. 26th April 2023.

75% of British teens say parents among most influential people

Video shows children playing on railway track as train hurtles past

Colleen Slagen gets up to five baby name consultation requests a day.

Woman helps parents choose baby names and predicts 2023 name trends

Toddler becomes ‘intruder’ as they crawl through White House fence

Barford Primary School in the Winson Green area of Birmingham went into lockdown during the incident, which saw two dogs attack a number of people near the building.

Six injured in dog attack outside primary school

The AA has debunked lots of driving myths (Photo: The AA)

Eight driving myths debunked by The AA

Best changing bags: stylish, wipe-clean, designer bags for nappies

Best changing bags: stylish, wipe-clean, designer bags for nappies

Luxury is the most popular name for newborn girls in the US this year so far.

Most popular baby names so far in 2023 revealed

New data revealed almost 2000 Scottish schools have issues with asbestos.

SNP criticised for 'savage' cuts after it emerges 1,745 schools contain asbestos

Plenty of Easter eggs will get eaten this weekend

Nearly 50% of children will have chocolate egg for breakfast on Easter

Brooklyn Beckham has been slammed for another failed cooking venture (Pic: VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)

Careers Brooklyn Beckham has tried and tested so far

The school holidays are meant to be full of fun, but can be expensive for parents. Here’s the full list of where kids can eat free or for £1 at restaurants and cafes across the UK?

Restaurants where kids can eat for free during Easter holidays

Parents are advised to take these five steps to ensure their children’s online safety following TikTok’s rise in popularity.

How parents can keep children protected on TikTok - five steps

Police searching for Madeleine McCann to get extra funding

A new ‘glass child’ trend is circulating Tiktok - here’s what it means

What is the TikTok Glass Child trend?

The property was bought by Gifford’s parents in 1921.

Woman sells her childhood home bought 102 years ago for £200

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced 30 hours of free childcare for one and two year olds

Budget 2023: Free childcare for under 5s explained

Martin Lewis pictured on set of The Martin Lewis Money Show

Martin Lewis issues “unpleasant” warning to couples who live together

A protest outside the Scottish Parliament by campaigners concerned about its transgender legislation (Picture: Rebecca McCurdy/PA)

Parents concerned about girls identifying as male have right to free speech

Virgin Media O2 has installed a new interactive children’s playground in central London

First-of-its-kind futuristic children’s playground opens in UK

Protests in Iran and across the world broke out after 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died while in the custody of Iran's 'morality police' (Picture: Safin Hamed/AFP via Getty Images)

Are Iran's mullahs gassing schoolgirls in revenge for protests?

Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance rates are set to increase with the new financial year in April.

Child Benefit payment is set to increase in April - here’s by how much

Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison launches new Parent Club campaign

Parents in Aberdeenshire urged to seek help with employment

A vigil held in Manchester city centre following the bombing at Manchester Arena. Photo: AFP via Getty Images

MI5 director apologises for not stopping Manchester Arena attack

Emergency services arrive close to the Manchester Arena on May 23, 2017. (Photo by Dave Thompson/Getty Images)

MI5 missed ‘significant chance’ to stop Manchester Arena attack

'The new deputy chairman of the Conservative Party, Lee Anderson is wrong to believe that charities supporting asylum seekers in Calais are involved in a multimillion-pound industry'. PIC: UK Parliament/PA Wire

Lee Anderson: ‘myth’ those on Universal credit are in poverty

Over 40 million people living in the UK were targeted by scammers in the first half of 2022, with this number expected to have risen further as the cost of living crisis deepens.

Six scams to be aware of at the moment - including the ‘hi mum’ text

A new study show that video games are not harmful to children’s brain development.

New study finds video games are not harmful to children’s brains

World Book Day 2023 is coming - everything you need to know

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Former prime minister Gordon Brown has written for The Scotsman

Scotland's problem is with London, not Britain, says Gordon Brown

Scots are set to bask in the UK's hottest spring day of 2023. with the mercury expected to hit 25C on Wednesday -- but there will be a geographical divide, with the west expected to be as much as 10C warmer than eastern coasts. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Why this weekend is set to be so warm in Scotland as hottest day forecast

Jeremy Strong as Kendall Roy in Succession Season 4 Episode 10 'With Open Eyes', holding a piece of tape (Credit: HBO)

Four must-watch Jeremy Strong performances from Succession star