A Nottinghamshire foster carer, Debbie, describes how her own childhood, military service and a chance information session led her and her husband to become approved carers; she recalls fostering multiple children, including a 10‑week‑old taken in during the COVID‑19 pandemic, and urges others considering fostering to 'just do it'.
The government announced a £4 billion package to expand specialist support for children with additional needs, including a £1.6bn Inclusive Mainstream Fund and a £1.8bn 'Experts at Hand' service over three years.
Bill Kelty told a Greens parliamentary inquiry he supports scaling back the 50% capital gains tax discount but said any change must be part of broader reform to ease burdens on younger Australians; his remarks criticised the government's piecemeal approach and raised questions about whether Treasurer Jim Chalmers will pursue wider change.
Two UK law changes were reported: primate licensing will be phased in with a transition from 6 April 2025 and enforcement from 6 April 2026, and new livestock-worrying provisions with expanded police powers and increased penalties are due on 18 March 2026.
The Met Office said parts of southern England could reach 18C on Wednesday with the sunniest days midweek; rain and cloud are expected to return later in the week as low pressure moves in.
Russian president Vladimir Putin announced plans to strengthen the military and speed up development of the nuclear triad, while Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said he views Russia's actions as amounting to a broader war.
The Clay Area Training and Work Centre in St Dennis says it saw more than 10,000 visits in 2025 and runs education and leisure activities across many age groups.
Planning documents say East Riding council has applied to convert offices in Bridlington into a dental practice with capacity for about 1,700 appointments a week, including roughly 840 NHS slots, and two NHS contracts worth a combined £6m are expected to be awarded in March.
A Wrexham community raised £17,000 for Nightingale House Hospice through a Rudolph Run fundraiser that involved schools, nurseries, colleges, businesses and residents.
Syrian TV productions are returning after 14 years of civil war, with Ramadan series exploring subjects that were once banned; some shows have faced censorship, social media criticism and production delays.
