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In yesterday’s article for New Statesman, Prince Harry expressed concern about the rise in anti-Semitic attitudes in the UK, for which he sees no justification. According to the BBC, the son of the British monarch stressed that legitimate protest against a country’s policies must not turn into hatred.more

In recent years, Poles have become more physically active, but at the same time, their self-assessments of their physical fitness have deteriorated, according to data published yesterday by the Central Statistical Office (GUS).more

In several UK areas more than 1 in 10 18–29‑year‑olds are recorded off work; the Tony Blair Institute urges the government to curb new mental‑health benefit claims.more

Drug use in England spikes during bank holiday weekends, heatwaves and sporting events, with Eurovision ranking as one of the most drug-fuelled nights of the year. more

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported that since the start of the war waged by Israel and the US against Iran, there has been an increase in the number of attacks on healthcare facilities and their staff worldwide, and particularly in the Middle East.more

Londoners are among the best connected in Britain yet some of the capital’s communities are also the loneliest, new research reveals. Analysis from the 2026 Belonging Barometer, based on a survey of 10,001 adults by Opinium, has revealed London is one of the strongest regions in the UK for forming friendships and fostering a sense of belonging.more

British local authorities are imposing surprising bans, including on sitting on the ground or petting wild ponies, “The Times” reported on Thursday, citing a report by the Campaign for Freedom in Everyday Life.more

A new report from the London Heritage Quarter suggests 18 to 30-year-olds are experiencing a sharp decline in their quality of life, with some young Londoners suggesting life in the capital was now a matter of "survival", rather than opportunity.more

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Thursday that an escalation of the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz could plunge tens of millions of people into poverty. It also threatens to cause a sharp rise in global hunger and could push the global economy to the brink of recession.more

Three million UK households are being forced to skip meals and cut family visits amid cost-of-living pressures and collapsing consumer confidence, according to a survey. Which?’s latest Consumer Insight Tracker found consumer confidence fell to minus 62 this month – its lowest level since the height of the cost-of-living crisis in 2022.more

OnePoll survey for In Kind Direct finds 30% cut basic hygiene, affecting mental health and social participation.more

Deaths are expected to outnumber births in the UK every year from 2026, according to projections from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The UK population is now expected to grow at a slower rate than previously thought, reaching 71 million by 2034, owing to a sharp fall in migration.more

As of January 1, 2025, individuals who turn 100 are entitled to a one-time honorary benefit. This benefit is available to all centenarian Polish citizens, regardless of their place of residence.more

On May 1st, Labor Day, Poles plan to relax at home or have a barbecue, according to a Pracuj.pl survey. Four percent of respondents plan to work.more

People in the UK are spending fewer years in good health than a decade ago, prompting concern that the population’s health is “going backwards”. The sharp decline in Britain’s healthy life expectancy, the amount of time someone spends free of illness or disability, is in sharp contrast to its recent rise in most other rich countries globally.more

A 37-year-old man has been arrested by counter-terrorism officers in connection with a series of attacks on Jewish community properties in London, the Metropolitan Police said this morning.more

The majority of Poles, 55%, increase their envelope amounts when attending a wedding or First Communion, according to a study by Santander Consumer Bank. It added that 38% of those who did so wanted to compensate for the higher costs of the ceremony.more

A small and "charming" town has been crowned the happiest place to live in England. Sleaford boasts a modest population of approximately 17,600 residents and is an ancient market town with roots stretching back to the Iron Age.more

Contrary to the popular narrative about empty offices, employees have by no means turned their backs on them, according to the latest Coworking 2026 Report, published in April by Brain Embassy. According to the authors of the report, as many as 8 out of 10 respondents still work from the office five days a week. However, this does not mean that every office is fulfilling its purpose today. more

Under the Equality Act 2010, landlords and letting agents are prohibited from discriminating against prospective tenants on the basis of protected characteristics such as religion, race, or gender.more

Half of young people have said they would never take up arms for Britain as more prioritise domestic issues such as the cost of living over global conflict.more

The health risk associated with heat waves in Europe has tripled in the last decade compared to the 1990s, according to the third edition of the report published by the weekly "Lancet" as part of the Lancet Countdown project.more

Data shared with the Money blog team shows more than four in five hiring managers are deploying some form of AI in the application process.more

Researchers at Bristol Medical School noted a history of domestic violence and abuse among many victims: a quarter lived with an adult with mental illness and a third lived in a household with substance abuse.more

The number of cases of drivers leaving petrol stations without paying for fuel has risen by 62 per cent in the UK over the past year, the BBC reported today, noting that this is linked to high fuel prices resulting from the war in the Middle East.more