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Young people ‘feel they cannot rely on government for financial support’ amid soaring bills
The majority of young people fear they cannot rely on the government for financial support as energy bills soar, a…
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Cannabis not made safer by increasing CBD content, study finds
Increasing the amount of cannabidiol (CBD) in cannabis does not reduce the negative effects or make it safer, a new…
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UK and Switzerland sign own science deal after both excluded from EU programme
The UK and Switzerland have signed their own science cooperation deal after both countries were excluded from a major EU…
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Britain facing ‘prolonged pain’ as Bank says recession could stretch into 2024
Poverty campaigners have warned of a “prolonged period of pain” after the Bank of England said Britain is facing the…
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UK weather: Met Office warning for heavy rain and strong winds after Storm Claudio
Britain is facing more heavy rain and strong winds on Wednesday after Storm Claudio wreaked havoc in parts of the…
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Jacob Rees-Mogg’s ‘biased’ imperial units consultation gives no option to say ‘no’
A “biased” consultation into reintroducing imperial measurements launched by the government has been criticised for giving the public no option…
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Liz Truss’s rejection of windfall tax ‘to saddle UK with debt for decades’
Sterling plunged to its lowest level against the dollar in 37 years as experts warned Liz Truss’s plan to ease…
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Increasingly dysfunctional society and climate catastrophe leading humanity to ‘cliff edge’
Spiralling wealth inequality is leading to dysfunctional societies unable to cope with existential threats such as the climate crisis, experts…
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Excessive blue light from gadgets ‘may accelerate aging process’
Too much screen time from multiple gadgets every day can speed up the body’s aging process, a new study has…
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Bowel cancer linked to ultra-processed foods, research suggests
Consuming lots of ultra-processed foods, such as sweet or savoury packaged snacks, sugary drinks, or instant noodles, could increase a…
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