Society

Greggs and Pret index reveals England’s true north-south divide, say scientists
AI-based analysis suggests the north starts at Watford Gap, where avocado wraps give way to sausage rolls, and includes Birmingham
Hannah Devlin Science correspondent
07, Jun, 2023 @1:51 PM

The secret life of a Met detective: why Jess McDonald quit her job – and decided to tell all
She joined the police to make a difference. But McDonald’s work on rape and domestic violence cases left her with PTSD and the determination to speak out
Gaby Hinsliff
07, Jun, 2023 @11:00 AM

Power-hungry hedonists? Survey reveals what drives generation Z
Global poll shows cohort values achievement and fun, although their definitions might differ from previous generations
Daniel Boffey Chief reporter
06, Jun, 2023 @11:01 PM

Ministers launch £40m pilot scheme to trial wider access to slimming jab
Less regulation of weight-loss drug would make Wegovy accessible to more people
Peter Walker Deputy political editor
06, Jun, 2023 @9:30 PM

Woking council may face £1bn hit from property investment spree
Figures suggest insolvency-threatened council in Surrey faces huge write-down on its assets
Richard Partington Economics correspondent
06, Jun, 2023 @6:25 PM

Syphilis cases at highest level for 75 years in England last year
Figures also show gonorrhoea diagnoses rose by 50% to 82,600 – the highest figure since records began in 1918
Patrick Butler, Michael Goodier and Carmen Aguilar García
06, Jun, 2023 @5:21 PM

Walking and yoga ‘can cut risk of cancer spreading or returning’
Three studies add weight to growing evidence that physical activity can help patients who have the disease
Andrew Gregory in Chicago
06, Jun, 2023 @5:00 PM

Who should be responsible for mental health care? | Letters
Letters: A lecturer says it would be dangerous for staff and students if university employees had to provide mental health care. Plus letters from Bob Holland and Marie Davis
06, Jun, 2023 @4:49 PM

Ministers seek volunteer social care army to speed up hospital discharges
Exclusive: Volunteers sought in England to take equipment and drugs to people’s homes among other tasks
Robert Booth Social affairs correspondent
06, Jun, 2023 @4:00 PM

EHRC discord deepens after inquiry into complaints against chair paused
Staff and observers fear UK equality watchdog ‘politicised as never before’ as ministers and press allies rally behind under-fire chair
Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondent
06, Jun, 2023 @6:00 AM

Revised report on impact of Covid lockdowns ‘adds little insight’
Book based on May 2022 review ‘did lockdowns work?’ examines whether legally enforced interventions prevented deaths
Ian Sample Science editor and Linda Geddes
05, Jun, 2023 @8:09 PM

Global ‘silver tsunami’ of older cancer patients is coming, experts warn
Oncologists sound alarm over risk of healthcare systems buckling due to rising need for specific care
Andrew Gregory Health editor in Chicago
05, Jun, 2023 @5:00 PM
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