Parental help with schoolwork does little for children’s academic progress says Manchester researcher

The amount of time parents spend with their children contributes much less to their progress in school than the family’s social class, new Manchester...

Listen very carefully: TV sitcoms give clues to why Brits voted for Brexit

Classic British TV comedies such as ‘Allo ‘Allo, Dad’s Army and Fawlty Towers offer a way to understand the political cultures that led to...

“Too scared to put the heating on”: 13 million households not heating their homes...

Millions of UK households are at risk of becoming ill because they are not switching on their heating when it is cold, Which? warns,...

Survey finds that girls enjoyment of physical activity is schools in on the decline

Girls enjoyment of physical activity in the nation's schools has declined accoring to a survey out today Youth Sport Trust in responses from over 18,500...

The Decline in smoking in England has stalled since pandemic study finds

A decades-long decline in smoking prevalence in England has nearly ground to a halt since the start of the pandemic, according to a new...

Healthy food targets for UK’s biggest retailers help four million move to a healthier...

A new policy recommendation for health targets for major retailers that could reduce obesity in Britain by approximately 23% and help four million people...

Manchester parents needing childcare outnumber providers seven to two

An online networking site for parents, childcare providers and schools has revealed that Manchester parents outnumber local childcare providers by more than seven to...

Manchester’s Homeless – Benefit Gig for Lifeshare Charity

BIMM Manchester Music Business student Connor Synnott is bringing together some of Manchester’s most exciting new bands for a benefit gig at Salford's Sacred Trinity Church,...

Pressure on British Muslim parents to counter extremism is damaging says Manchester research

Pressure on British Muslim parents to counter extremism in their own families is having a detrimental effect, according to new research by Manchester academic...

New survey identifies the social influences in people attending A&E across the NW

A survey of 20 disadvantaged neighbourhoods across the North West has revealed the social influences on why people attend their local Accident & Emergency...