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Introduction of Universal Credit saw increase in cases of ‘psychological distress’
A nine-year study, published in The Lancet, reveals that mental health problems have skyrocketed among the unemployed within all social groups
Chris Packham slams Cambridge University – over nets on trees to stop birds from nesting
The nets have sparked outrage on social media, with Extinction Rebellion also calling out the university
Paul Golding leader of far-right political group Britain First denies terrorism offence
Paul Golding, 38, is accused of refusing to provide a PIN code to his electronic devices when stopped at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 4
Johnson: Number of rough sleepers is ‘way too high’
The latest figures suggest that 4,266 people were sleeping rough in England on a single night in autumn 2019.
Pope cancels event as he falls ill as Italy battles coronavirus crisis
It comes amid an outbreak of the strain of coronavirus – also known as Covid-19 – in Italy that has infected more than 400 people.
Immigration to UK from non-EU countries hits record levels
Immigration for study is now said to be the main reason for migration.
Dame Helen Mirren ‘applauds’ Meghan’s decision to step back from royal duties
Harry and Meghan have announced they want to pursue financial independence.
Trump puts ‘Science-Denier’ Mike Pence in charge of tackling Coronavirus, Twitter reacts
Maybe not the best choice...
School system ‘highly socially segregated’
Figures from the Sutton Trust suggest secondary school head teachers and parents are concerned about the social make-up of schools.