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It will take 50 years to close the attainment gap between England’s most disadvantaged pupils and their wealthier peers at the current rate of progress, according to a major new study. In an alarming conclusion, the researchers claim that the most disadvantaged schoolchildren – those eligible for free school meals – are two years behind their richer classmates by the time they sit their GCSEs at the end of secondary school.
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Rape myths relating to male survivors often blame victims, minimise the harm or exonerate the accused.
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: Crime Survey For England and Wales.
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Women make up only a fifth of workers in IT and programming roles - and say it is time for change.
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: Annual Population Survey.
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Wales has supported around 46,000 jobs during this Senedd term through business support programmes according to the Welsh Government.
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: Labour Force Survey.
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New research shows that the waist-to-height ratio is a more accurate indicator of age-related obesity risk than BMI. Are we failing to identify those at high risk by relying solely on BMI? A broader systemic action with policymakers is needed to address the growing burden of obesity on healthcare. #ObesityResearch #HealthcareInterventions
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: Health Survey for England.
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There has been a particularly sharp increase in the proportion of women aged 25-34 identifying as bisexual.
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: Annual Population Survey.
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Ulster University will play a role in tracking the lives of children in Northern Ireland as part of the landmark study.
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection - Millennium Cohort Study - DOI: http://doi.org/10.5255/UKDA-Series-2000031
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Perception of runaway crime partly blamed for ‘driving away the super-rich’ but in reality some high-profile offences such as watch theft are falling
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection - Crime Survey for England and Wales - http://doi.org/10.5255/UKDA-SN-7280-14
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Public health experts have expressed their concerns over the arising situation regarding the future of vital health survey.This marks a major move after the government said it would not be ru
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: Health Survey for England - https://doi.org/10.5255/UKDA-SN-9319-1
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The first few days of August have brought a burst of optimism across the UK property market, hinting at a more confident autumn ahead in 2025.
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: English Housing Survey - https://doi.org/10.5255/UKDA-SN-7362-1
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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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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: Annual Population Survey.
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In Anglican and Catholic churches, average weekly attendance is down about 20% from pre-pandemic levels.
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: British Social Attitudes Survey.
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Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke remarked that female participation rates in the labour market have ‘reached a historic high’.
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HOT SUMMER GUIDE: Hidden Gem - Medicine Wheels are ancient symbols used by various Indigenous peoples across North America for thousands of years.
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: Understanding Society
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The question isn’t when to retire, but how to step away from work without undermining your finances, health or sense of self.Read more here...
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: Labour Force Survey.
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May 12, 7:50 AM
Really interesting read — the shift from "retirement" to "rewirement" captures something real about how people over 65 are redefining what work means to them. Staying engaged and purposeful clearly has huge benefits beyond just the financial side of things.
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There are good reasons to doubt that Britain is experiencing a Christian revival today – but that does not mean it is dying out.
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: British Social Attitudes Survey.
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Official figures going back to 2018 are set to take billions in under-reported benefits income into account.
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: Family Resources Survey.
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Our food options may be an an all time high, but nutrition surveys nevertheless show that many of us are lacking key nutrients. We look at the most common deficiencies, and how to deal with them
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: National Diet and Nutrition Survey.
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Exercise levels have increased but less than half do more than 60 minutes of activity per day, survey shows
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: Sport England’s Annual Active Lives Survey.
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A £1mproject will examine why many Glaswegians suffer from a poor diet limited in fruit, vegetables and high fibre foods.
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection - Scottish Health Survey - http://doi.org/10.5255/UKDA-SN-9390-1
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These 12 parts of the region have been ranked as 'the most liveable places in 2025'
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection - Census 2021/2022 - http://doi.org/10.5255/UKDA-Series-2000115
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Mothers influence their child’s weight both through passed-down genes and daily habits. Fathers' impact appears mostly genetic.
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: Millennium Cohort Study - https://doi.org/10.5255/UKDA-SN-8156-7
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Britain’s most stolen phones of 2025 have been revealed with the same brand being a top choice for thieves. Figures show that phone thefts in Britain peak over the summer months coinciding wi…
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: Crime Survey for England and Wales - https://beta.ukdataservice.ac.uk/datacatalogue/doi/?id=9365#!#1
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Planning has begun for the next census of England and Wales, with the survey expected to take place in 2031. A census of the population has been held regularly since 1801, typically every 10 years, with the most recent one carried out in 2021. The survey provides the most accurate estimate of the number of […]
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: Census 2021/2022.
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The Office for National Statistics has recommended that a full census of England and Wales be carried out in 2031
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: Census 2021/2022
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Statistics on young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) were published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency.
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: Labour Force Survey
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