COVID economic crisis risks worsening social mobility says report
The Covid economic crisis risks worsening social mobility in Britain over the coming decade, as young people from less affluent backgrounds were more than...
Gender recognition process urgently in need of reform, say MPs
Despite taking two years to do so, the Government has failed to adequately respond to its own consultation on reforming the Gender Recognition Act...
Ravers conformed to Covid-19 restrictions more than single vaccinated 80-year-olds
New research has found that people attending mass ‘raves’ during the Covid-19 lockdown in early 2021 broke fewer pandemic guidelines than single vaccinated 80-year-olds...
Pressure to be ‘perfect’ causes mental health issues for teenage girls, research shows
Pressure from schools and families to live up to society’s expectations of the “ideal” girl and be “good” causes mental health issues in teenage...
Manchester agency creates poignant film for Christmas charity appeal
Manchester-based agency, Flow Creative, has made an animated film for international charity Hope for Justice as part of their annual Christmas appeal
Hope for Justice...
Marcus Rashford and Tom Kerridge releases Christmas & Boxing Day dinner for six
Marcus Rashford MBE and chef Tom Kerridge have stepped up their Full Time Meals campaign to help vulnerable families access a Christmas meal.
Full Time...
One in 81 people are homeless in Manchester says Shelter
One in 81 people are homeless in Manchester according to the Housing Charity Shelter with total of 6,848 people living in the city currently...
Households in receipt of Universal Credit facing severe financial hardship this Christmas
A new report out today finds the financial outlook is poor for more than eight in 10 of UK households who receive Universal Credit...
Housing for people living with dementia must reflect their specific needs – finds new...
The lives of people living with dementia in Greater Manchester, alongside carers and loved ones, can be improved through better access to housing that...
Which? calls for immediate pause on bank branch closures to protect access to cash
Which? is calling for an immediate pause on bank branch closures as its new analysis raises concerns that banks may be rushing to close...