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Fastest growth in LGB population among adults in late 20s and early 30s

Fastest growth in LGB population among adults in late 20s and early 30s | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
There has been a particularly sharp increase in the proportion of women aged 25-34 identifying as bisexual.
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February 18, 11:15 AM
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One million Welsh speakers: A meaningless and unaccountable pipe dream

One million Welsh speakers: A meaningless and unaccountable pipe dream | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
Stephen Price A news report from Alun Jones for the BBC last month shared shocking statistics from the Welsh Government’s own Annual Population Survey, January 2025 showing a decline in the number of Welsh speakers – the lowest in eight years. Analysing the Welsh Government’s statistics, Jones writes: “The percentage of people able to speak […]
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How do skills relate to cities’ economic performance?

How do skills relate to cities’ economic performance? | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
Improving living standards requires raising the skills floor, and not just prioritising the highest earners, to drive economic growth and prosperity everywhere.
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February 3, 7:35 AM
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UK Faces Immigration Fiasco With Musk's Explosive Rhetoric

UK Faces Immigration Fiasco With Musk's Explosive Rhetoric | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
The United Kingdom finds itself at the heart of intense discussions surrounding migration patterns and policies, especially as projections indicate population growth…
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One in 10 young adults identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual – ONS | getwestlondon - MyLondon

One in 10 young adults identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual – ONS | getwestlondon - MyLondon | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall said the figures are a “timely reminder that lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people are a growing part of UK society, with more LGB young people than ever before”
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Four-fold rise in young people identifying as gay, lesbian or bisexual over last decade, new data shows | Daily

Four-fold rise in young people identifying as gay, lesbian or bisexual over last decade, new data shows | Daily | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
Roughly 10.5 per cent of Gen Z identified as LGB in 2023, up from just 2.8 per cent in 2014 and 4.4 per cent in 2018, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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One in 10 young adults in UK identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual – ONS | LGBTQ+ rights | The Guardian

One in 10 young adults in UK identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual – ONS | LGBTQ+ rights | The Guardian | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
Stonewall CEO says data should be ‘wake-up call’ to organisations rolling back on LGBTQ+ rights
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January 30, 7:49 AM
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Percentage of Scots identifying as LGB higher than UK average

Percentage of Scots identifying as LGB higher than UK average | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
More than 10 of young people aged between 16 and 24 identify as being lesbian, gay or bisexual according to new data released by the Office for…
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One in 10 young adults identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual – ONS

One in 10 young adults identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual – ONS | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
The rise has been driven by a ‘large increase’ in the proportion of young people identifying as bisexual, according to new figures.
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January 21, 5:23 AM
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Smoking a single cigarette could take 20 minutes off life expectancy, new study says

Smoking a single cigarette could take 20 minutes off life expectancy, new study says | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
Each cigarette a person smokes could shorten their life by 20 minutes, according to new estimates. The new figures are an increase on previous estimates, which suggested a cigarette shortens a smoker's life by 11 minutes. The data suggests if a 10-a-day smoker quits on 1 January, then by 8 January they could "prevent loss of a full day of life".
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December 4, 2024 9:44 AM
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Fatal injury rate in waste industry is 9 times the all industry rate

Fatal injury rate in waste industry is 9 times the all industry rate | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
The fatal injury rate in the waste industry is 9.1 times the all industry rate, according to HSE statistics for 2023/24.
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December 4, 2024 9:44 AM
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Almost one million UK women who experienced economic abuse said the abuse prevented them from leaving an abusive partner

Almost one million UK women who experienced economic abuse said the abuse prevented them from leaving an abusive partner | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
A new survey from Surviving Economic Abuse and Ipsos UK finds that nearly a quarter (23%) of UK women aged 18+ who experienced economic abuse said the abuse prevented them from leaving an abusive partner.
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December 4, 2024 9:36 AM
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Smoking could cause almost 300,000 cancer cases by 2029, charity says

Cancer Research UK estimates there were nearly 160 cancer cases attributed to smoking diagnosed in the UK every day in 2023.
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Employability drop-in event coming to Willenhall | Express & Star

Employability drop-in event coming to Willenhall | Express & Star | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
The Salvation Army is hosting a drop-in event on Wednesday (18 June) where jobseekers from Willenhall and the surrounding areas can drop by and talk to employability experts and start transforming their lives through finding work.
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Daily Compass analysis of UK data report: Same-sex attraction isn’t genetic

Daily Compass analysis of UK data report: Same-sex attraction isn’t genetic | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
CV NEWS FEED // A British survey of U.K. citizens’ self-identified sexual orientation revealed that same-sex attraction is not genetic, according to the Daily Compass. The…
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Number of Young LGB People on the Rise in the UK

Number of Young LGB People on the Rise in the UK | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
The number of young LGB people continues to grow in the UK, marking a shift in societal visibility and acceptance.
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The builder shortage challenging the government's growth plans | Politics News

The builder shortage challenging the government's growth plans | Politics News | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
The UK's population growth is far outpacing the size of its construction workforce, according to an analysis carried out for Sky's Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips.
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One in 10 young adults identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual – ONS

One in 10 young adults identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual – ONS | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
About one in 10 young adults in the UK are likely to identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB), with the proportion more than doubling in five years, new
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Number of gay and bi young adults in UK quadruples in a decade

Number of gay and bi young adults in UK quadruples in a decade | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
Over the last decade, the number of young adults identifying as gay, lesbian or bisexual in the UK has reportedly quadrupled.
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January 30, 7:50 AM
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One in 10 young adults identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual – ONS

The rise has been driven by a ‘large increase’ in the proportion of young people identifying as bisexual, according to new figures.
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Why don’t we know how many people are in Britain?

Why don’t we know how many people are in Britain? | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
How many people live in Britain? You would think there would be a straightforward answer, but it eludes some of the nation’s brightest statistical minds. The problem of undercounting has worsened in recent years, largely because of high post-Brexit migration This week the Office for National Statistics (ONS) projected that our population will grow by
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January 21, 5:24 AM
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Each cigarette could steal 20 minutes from your life, study

Each cigarette could steal 20 minutes from your life, study | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
A new study reveals shocking details about the consequences of smoking.As per Sky News, new estimates indicate that each cigarette a person smokes may reduce their life expectancy by 20 minutes.The new data published in the Journal o
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December 11, 2024 10:31 AM
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North West struggles to close the disability pay gap

North West struggles to close the disability pay gap | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
The disability pay gap in the North West has barely improved since 2014 – making it one of the worst
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December 4, 2024 9:44 AM
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'Trying to not die was a great motivator': How can Greater Manchester's smoking rates fall even further?

'Trying to not die was a great motivator': How can Greater Manchester's smoking rates fall even further? | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
The number of people smoking in Greater Manchester is continuing to fall – but some boroughs still have higher smoking
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December 4, 2024 9:36 AM
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Greater Manchester named England’s most attractive location for FDI outside of London

Greater Manchester named England’s most attractive location for FDI outside of London | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
According to the latest report by law firm Irwin Mitchell, Greater Manchester is now the highest-ranking city in England outside of London for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) attractiveness.
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