Global charity makes its Landing at MediaCityUK
The Landing at MediaCityUK, Salford, played host to United Nations-backed global charity World Merit recently as they welcomed over 120 delegates from across the...
Cutting edge facility will test homeless shelters
With cold weather approaching, The University of Salford, together with our partners, are looking to develop a new generation of temporary accommodation for people...
Social media ‘trust’/’distrust’ buttons could reduce spread of misinformation
The addition of ‘trust’ and ‘distrust’ buttons on social media, alongside standard ‘like’ buttons, could help to reduce the spread of misinformation, finds a...
Prescribing for anxiety has increased in those aged under 35
Researchers have found that there have been increases in incident prescribing of most anti-anxiety medications (called anxiolytics) in recent years, which have been substantial...
Call for Northern leaders to join forces for a “Living Wage North”
The Think Tank IPPR North has called on Metro Mayors, councils and leaders across the North to join forces to create a “Living Wage...
New research from The Prince’s Trust reveals almost half of young people in the...
Almost half of young people in the UK feel anxious about their future on a daily basis, with over half agreeing it feels frightening...
Labour calls for urgent action for Govt to protect care staff and social care...
Greater Manchester MP Barbara Keeley, Labour’s Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Social Care is leading the call for action from the Government to address the...
Worries about catching Covid-19 stay low as lockdown eases
Despite the relaxation of lockdown measures enabling many people to return to more normal activities, worries about catching the virus show little sign of...
MP’s warn on growing problem of tech-enabled domestic abuse
The Government must make tackling ‘tech abuse’ a priority, MPs say today, amid a warning that the use of smart technology and connected devices...
Turning around struggling High Streets too big a job for local authorities on their...
The fortunes of struggling High Streets can not be turned around by local authorities on their own as the job is too big –...