SHOCKING: 23 - What They Never Told You

A death scholar on why we need to stop being naive about dying: ‘I always hear, “Can’t you just put me into a nice meadow?”’

Dr Hannah Gould on eco-funerals, being ‘the death person’ and the one thing everyone should know before they die

The Guardian - AU · Mar 7

‘Solo Agers’ Are Thriving on Their Own Terms

Millions of retirees choose independence over isolation. If you're a "solo ager," your retirement can be secure and rewarding.

Kiplinger · Mar 7

This is a life and death story for the UK – so why is it being brushed under the carpet?

The news that healthy life expectancy is in decline in Britain exposes a serious truth about the state we’re in, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6

‘Treat us fairly’: skilled workers face having their dream of settling in UK snatched away

As government mulls doubling requirement to 10 years, the uncertainty is putting many who came to Britain to work under strain

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3

Christian leaders urge MSPs to vote against assisted dying Bill

In a joint letter, the leaders said legalising assisted dying would open people to coercion, amid other complications.

Evening Standard · Mar 2

Govt claims it is blood-sufficient. But is it?

On August 19, 2025, the government claimed that the annual blood requirement for the county was met the previous year. This, despite several reports and studies on shortage of blood in various parts of the country and significant state, and intra-state variations in the availability of blood.

Newslaundry · Mar 2

Possums, asbestos and pigeons: snap review into NSW hospitals highlights serious maintenance issues

Health minister pledges to work quickly to improve hygiene after mould outbreak in Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred hospital left two patients dead

The Guardian - AU · Mar 2

‘The negligence is staggering’: elderly and dying Australians left waiting for urgent aged care

Alan Nicolle was already approved for urgent aged care supports, but delays and confusion under a ‘Kafkaesque’ system made his final days exhausting and painful

The Guardian - AU · Feb 28

Care for others was at heart of Jeane Freeman’s life, thanksgiving service told

The former health secretary died earlier in February.

Evening Standard · Feb 28

How to Find Joy and Meaning When You Want to Retire — But Can’t Yet

For Gen X, delaying retirement can be an opportunity to pilot-test your second act, plan for your inheritance and structure trusts for your kids.

Kiplinger · Feb 28