Youth club closures led to increased offending and worse GCSE results – IFS
The impact of the closures in London was even more severe for disadvantaged pupils, according to the working paper.
Isolation heightens ‘threat vigilance’ in teenagers, study suggests
The findings might shed light on the link between loneliness and mental health conditions such as anxiety disorders, researchers say.
Kate’s carol concert to reflect on ‘how much we need others in difficult times’
The princess will host her annual festive event at Westminster Abbey next month as part of her gradual return to public duties.
Aid groups say Israel misses US deadline to boost humanitarian aid entering Gaza
Even after the military gave permission for a delivery to the northernmost part of Gaza, virtually cut off from food for more ...
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Prioritise services over ‘naive’ assisted dying bill, says disability advocate
A disability rights campaigner opposed to the assisted dying bill has argued care services should be prioritised over the ...
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Home buyers could typically save over £40,000 by purchasing a ‘fixer-upper’
Home buyers could typically save more than £40,000 by purchasing a “fixer-upper” property, according to analysis. The average asking price of a fixer-upper home is £327,224, which is £44,634 less than ...
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Who might be the next Archbishop of Canterbury?
When Justin Welby steps down he will be succeeded by the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. There are more than 100 bishops in the Church of England, including 42 diocesan bishops. Here, the PA news ...
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Genetic flaw might be key to stopping people craving sugary treats – study
Scientists have identified a genetic mutation which may be the key to stopping people from craving sugary treats. The findings open up the possibility of developing treatments to target the gene in ...
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Creative industries dominated by the affluent show class inequality – charity
Class “inequalities” exist in creative industries in the UK where high-profile figures are more likely to have attended private schools and top universities, a report has suggested. More than two in ...
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Post Office to announce ‘transformation plan’ amid reports of job cuts
The Post Office is to set out a “transformation plan” in a bid to fix its finances amid reports that hundreds of branches could close down. The industry shake-up may result in the closure of 115 ...
Michael van Gerwen out of Grand Slam as Luke Littler almost hits nine-darter
Michael van Gerwen crashed out of the Grand Slam of Darts in the group stage as Luke Littler missed double 12 for a nine-darter on an eventful night in Wolverhampton. Three-time winner Van Gerwen lost ...
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Taoiseach leads tributes after death of songwriter Johnny Duhan
A man who died while swimming off the coast of Co Galway has been named as renowned singer-songwriter Johnny Duhan. Taoiseach Simon Harris has led tributes to Mr Duhan, 74, who had written songs ...