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Britain in the red: Income falls short of spending under Tory government
Average household income has fallen short of spending in every quarter since May became Prime Minister, new research has found. The TUC study reveals that households have been pushed £1,250 into the red during her time in charge. In every quarter since May's arrival in Downing Street (2016 Q4 to 2018 Q1), families’ outgoings have outstripped their incomes – resulting in a total deficit of £34 billion. As she took office, May promised to support “just about managing” families. But...
Watch – Poor social housing is making peoples’ mental health problems worse
On the back of the publication of the Green Paper, a major study by Mind emphasises need for Government to ensure mental health is at the heart of social housing policy A study by Mind, the mental health charity, has found that one in three (33 per cent) people with mental health problems living in social housing is dissatisfied with where they live. Social housing is provided by local authorities, housing associations or charities to people affected by issues such as...
Watch – Vegan campaigners’ cinema ad banned following pig farmers’ complaints
The ad for Viva! - featuring a pig called Hope - was screened before the 12A-rated films Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
More NHS hospital doctors opting to retire early
Figures were released to The BMJ by the NHS Business Services Authority in response to a freedom of information request
Hindu guru facing jail after admitting sexually assaulting teenage girls
Rajani Mohanilal, 76, pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault on the females who were part of his congregation
Pioneering sensor shows brain cells ‘talking’
Scientists say it will shed fresh light on Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, depression and other neurological conditions - offering hope of new treatments
Prestigious auction house Bonhams is sold to private equity firm
It has now been confirmed private equity firm Epiris had agreed to buy it for an undisclosed figure
Brave store staff sprayed with noxious substance after chasing shoplifter in West London
The suspect is still at large following the attack in Bayswater, west London
London’s streets to be closed to give disadvantaged children a place to play
An organisation which offers disadvantaged children and communities across London the best free play opportunities and the chance to come together, has just been awarded over £380,000 of National Lottery funding to transform more streets into temporary play zones. The funding from the Big Lottery Fund, the largest funder of community activity across the UK, will enable London Play to develop sustainable play opportunities across the capital. This will be delivered through the simple act of temporarily – but regularly –...