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October 31, 2024 7:33 AM
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National Living Wage to increase to £12.21 in April 2025 –

National Living Wage to increase to £12.21 in April 2025 – | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
The Government has announced Tuesday 29th October 2024 its acceptance of the Low Pay Commission’s (LPC) recommendations on the rates of the National Minimum Wage (NMW), including the National Living Wage (NLW).
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

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March 4, 4:23 AM
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‘It makes me less lonely’: LGBTQ+ group thrives in England’s straightest place | Sexuality | The Guardian

‘It makes me less lonely’: LGBTQ+ group thrives in England’s straightest place | Sexuality | The Guardian | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
Data from the 2021 census spurred one man to help gay people in Rochford, Essex to feel more accepted
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February 27, 10:08 AM
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UK Government appoints new Gambling Harm Prevention Commissioner

UK Government appoints new Gambling Harm Prevention Commissioner | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
Announcement represents a move towards the UK government-led framework for tackling harm prevention from gaming.
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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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February 27, 10:06 AM
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Five years on from lockdown, how are we all doing?

Five years on from lockdown, how are we all doing? | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
The latest ONS Opinions and Lifestyle survey release paints a somewhat troubling picture of the wellbeing of the country. As we approach the five-year lockdown anniversary, PBE CEO Matt Whittaker assesses how we're doing.
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: Opinions and Lifestyle Survey

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February 27, 10:04 AM
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The Warm Homes Plan: a path to energy efficiency and net-zero goals

The Warm Homes Plan: a path to energy efficiency and net-zero goals | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
Jane Goddard, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Building Research Establishment (BRE), is calling for a focus on retrofitting the leas
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: English Housing Survey

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February 27, 9:58 AM
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Government’s new Crime and Policing Bill aims to tackle retail crime and help communities | Features and analysis

Government’s new Crime and Policing Bill aims to tackle retail crime and help communities | Features and analysis | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
The Crime and Policing Bill sets out new measures aimed at tackling shop theft and anti-social behaviour
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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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February 27, 9:57 AM
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Wales wants to punish lying politicians – how would it work?

Wales wants to punish lying politicians – how would it work? | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
Politicians in Wales who deliberately mislead the public could face suspension or even recall under proposals aimed at restoring trust in politics.
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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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February 25, 11:29 AM
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Victims' Awareness Week

Victims' Awareness Week | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
VICTIM Support Scotland (VSS) is calling on the Dumfries and Galloway community to listen and take part in this Victims’ Awareness Week. The theme for this year is ‘Listen. Act. Hope’ and VSS is using this week to further its mission of supporting victims and mental health. In a 2023 study published by the Scottish […]
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: Scottish Crime and Justice Survey

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February 25, 11:28 AM
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Criminals caught with ‘signal jammers’ used in car thefts to face five years in prison

Criminals caught with ‘signal jammers’ used in car thefts to face five years in prison | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
Gadgets used in four in ten car thefts are being outlawed
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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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February 25, 11:28 AM
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One in ten youths are too scared of being stabbed to travel alone - because they fear being attacked with a knife, shocking survey reveals | Daily

One in ten youths are too scared of being stabbed to travel alone - because they fear being attacked with a knife, shocking survey reveals | Daily | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
Almost half of children in this age group have seen violent incidents or heard of them happening to their peers, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS)
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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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February 25, 11:28 AM
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Criminals with devices used car thefts face up to 5 years jail

Criminals with devices used car thefts face up to 5 years jail | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
Criminals caught with electronic devices used in 40 per cent of car thefts face up to five years in prison under a new law.
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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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February 25, 11:27 AM
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Electronic devices used to steal cars will be banned

Electronic devices used to steal cars will be banned | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
And possession of one could result in an unlimited fine and up to five years in jail
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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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February 25, 11:25 AM
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Addressing key voters' economic insecurity is vital for all parties

Addressing key voters' economic insecurity is vital for all parties | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
People aged 35–59 are a pivotal swing voter group that all political parties need to appeal to. They're also the most economically insecure in Britain. What policies will throw them a lifeline?
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: British Election Study

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February 20, 5:21 AM
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Eight considerations if you want weight loss surgery abroad

Experts have provided new guidance for patients considering bariatric surgery abroad.
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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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February 27, 10:09 AM
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Glasgow Commonwealth Games bid to shed 'Europe sick man' tag fails

Glasgow Commonwealth Games bid to shed 'Europe sick man' tag fails | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
Glasgow’s hosting of the 2014 Commonwealth Games that cost £540m to stage has failed to make Scots adults and children more active as part of a…
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: Scottish Health Survey

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February 27, 10:07 AM
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Charitable giving and child poverty in the North East Combined Authority

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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: Understanding Society

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February 27, 10:05 AM
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What £1million can buy you across Britain - as it's revealed that one in 42 houses in the UK have crossed the price threshold | Daily

What £1million can buy you across Britain - as it's revealed that one in 42 houses in the UK have crossed the price threshold | Daily | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
As the average UK property price rises, so too does the number of houses surpassing the £1 million mark. MailOnline takes a look at what homes the hefty sum can bag you across the UK.
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: English Housing Survey

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February 27, 9:59 AM
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UK Targets Keyless Car Theft Devices with 5-Year Prison Sentences for Possession

UK Targets Keyless Car Theft Devices with 5-Year Prison Sentences for Possession | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
Those charged for possession of keyless car theft devices will need to prove they have the device for a legitimate purpose.
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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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February 27, 9:58 AM
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Crackdown on Electronic Car Theft Devices: New laws target criminals, but what could it mean for the taxi trade?

Crackdown on Electronic Car Theft Devices: New laws target criminals, but what could it mean for the taxi trade? | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
New laws banning sophisticated electronic devices used in vehicle theft will soon come into force, aiming to disrupt organised crime and make streets safer across England and Wales.Electronic devices such as signal jammers and keyless repeaters are linked to 40% of vehicle thefts, according to government data. Criminals use these tools to manipulate signals from remote locking devices, making it easier to steal cars without using physical keys.The new legislation will give police and courts grea
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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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February 27, 9:56 AM
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Holidayers targeted as Cornwall introduces 100% council tax premium on second homes

Holidayers targeted as Cornwall introduces 100% council tax premium on second homes | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: 2021/22 Census

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February 25, 11:28 AM
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Criminals with devices used in 40% of car thefts face up to five years in prison

Criminals with devices used in 40% of car thefts face up to five years in prison | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
A new law will be introduced to Parliament on Tuesday.
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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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February 25, 11:28 AM
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New estimates reveal children’s knife crime fears

New estimates reveal children’s knife crime fears | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
The latest research is based on estimates from the 10 to 15-year-olds Crime Survey for England and Wales in the year ending March 2024.
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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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February 25, 11:28 AM
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Motorists face five-year imprisonment for breaking new driving law coming in this week

Motorists face five-year imprisonment for breaking new driving law coming in this week | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
Motorists have been warned that they could face up to five years in prison under a new driving law that will be introduced in Parliament this week
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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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February 25, 11:27 AM
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Criminals caught with devices used in 40% of car thefts to face up to five years in prison under new laws

Criminals caught with devices used in 40% of car thefts to face up to five years in prison under new laws | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
The Crime and Policing Bill will introduce to Parliament a ban on the possession, sale and distribution of gadgets such as signal jammers and relay devices.
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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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February 25, 11:27 AM
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Police Professional | Intelligence and trust in neighbourhoods

Police Professional | Intelligence and trust in neighbourhoods | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
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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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February 25, 11:24 AM
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What is the average net worth in the UK? | MoneyWeek

What is the average net worth in the UK? | MoneyWeek | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
We look at what the average net worth is in the UK, and help you work out where your wealth stands in comparison to peers.
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: Wealth and Assets Survey

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