What the papers say – November 13
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Wednesday 13 November https://t.co/JOx6yLjRkv pic.twitter.com/Pr5hGe6NgZ The Sun’s front page reports rumours of a row at the BBC over ...
Youth club closures led to increased offending and worse GCSE results – IFS
The impact of the closures in London was even more severe for disadvantaged pupils, according to the working paper.
Isolation heightens ‘threat vigilance’ in teenagers, study suggests
The findings might shed light on the link between loneliness and mental health conditions such as anxiety disorders, researchers say.
Kate’s carol concert to reflect on ‘how much we need others in difficult times’
The princess will host her annual festive event at Westminster Abbey next month as part of her gradual return to public duties.
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Who might be the next Archbishop of Canterbury?
When Justin Welby steps down he will be succeeded by the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. There are more than 100 bishops in the Church of England, including 42 diocesan bishops. Here, the PA news ...
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Home buyers could typically save over £40,000 by purchasing a ‘fixer-upper’
Home buyers could typically save more than £40,000 by purchasing a “fixer-upper” property, according to analysis. The average asking price of a fixer-upper home is £327,224, which is £44,634 less than ...
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Creative industries dominated by the affluent show class inequality – charity
Class “inequalities” exist in creative industries in the UK where high-profile figures are more likely to have attended private schools and top universities, a report has suggested. More than two in ...
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Genetic flaw might be key to stopping people craving sugary treats – study
Scientists have identified a genetic mutation which may be the key to stopping people from craving sugary treats. The findings open up the possibility of developing treatments to target the gene in ...
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Post Office to announce ‘transformation plan’ amid reports of job cuts
The Post Office is to set out a “transformation plan” in a bid to fix its finances amid reports that hundreds of branches could close down. The industry shake-up may result in the closure of 115 ...
Church of England must admit it has an abuse problem – safeguarding lead
More than 100 boys and young men were abused physically, sexually and psychologically in the UK and Africa by John Smyth over five decades.
Michael van Gerwen out of Grand Slam as Luke Littler almost hits nine-darter
Michael van Gerwen crashed out of the Grand Slam of Darts in the group stage as Luke Littler missed double 12 for a nine-darter on an eventful night in Wolverhampton. Three-time winner Van Gerwen lost ...
Hollywood star Luke Evans switches on Covent Garden Christmas lights
Musician and broadcaster Myleene Klass hosted the event on the balcony of Covent Garden’s historic Market Building.