Społeczeństwo

Liverpool is the most generous city in the UK this year, according to figures from a fundraising platform. GoFundMe ranked the Merseyside city at the top of its list, based on the number of donors and population figures, for the second year in a row.more

UK households have thrown away an estimated 168m light-up Christmas items and other “fast-tech” gifts over the past year, a study suggests. The research by the non-profit group Material Focus found about £1.7bn was spent last year on Christmas lighting, including 39m sets of fairy lights.more

Mental health problems among young people are on the rise worldwide, according to researchers from the University of Edinburgh. In the UK, one in five young people now consult a mental health professional. This represents a four-fold increase in two decades.more

Nearly 90% of Poles say they eat herring, according to a SW Research study. However, more than half of the surveyed consumers admitted to eating the fish occasionally.more

It is nicknamed “the gateway to the Dales”, is home to one of England’s best-preserved medieval castles and, for trivia fans, was the birthplace of half of Marks & Spencer. Now, the Yorkshire market town of Skipton has been named “the happiest place to live” in Great Britain.more

Boasting over 300 languages spoken within its boundaries, London stands as one of the most linguistically diverse cities on Earth. Government data reveals that a third of the capital's population was born overseas, contributing to this rich tapestry of languages, with each borough boasting its own vibrant international communities.more

Experts warn of dangers as England and Wales study shows 13- to 17-year-olds consulting AI amid long waiting lists for servicesmore

Last year's holiday sales record was broken on Allegro on December 16th. However, respondents in the SW Research survey indicate that this year's record may be earlier. As many as 6 in 10 Poles admit they will do their holiday shopping further in advance than usual – most often a few days (54%) or even a week or two earlier than usual (33%).more

Tens of thousands of young British and European citizens would be given the right to live and work in each other’s countries under plans for a scheme that ministers are aiming to finalise within the next year. Ministers want to secure a youth mobility scheme with the EU by the end of 2026, as part of a broader reset of Britain’s relationship with Europe six years after leaving the bloc.more

Young people will be stripped of their right to claim benefits if they refuse a taxpayer-funded job after 18 months without a job, the work and pensions secretary says. Pat McFadden told the BBC they would need a "good reason" to decline one of the 55,000 six-month placements, to be rolled out from next April.more

59.4% of Poles believe that, given the current international situation, Poland should reinstate compulsory military service, according to a United Surveys poll commissioned by Wirtualna Polska. 30.9% oppose such a measure.more

Festive one-upmanship is alive and well - with more than a quarter of Brits buying extra Christmas lights and decorations to compete with neighbours' displays. A competitive 28% of Brits admit they've snapped up more dazzling holiday decor to keep up with the Joneses, according to a survey by Compare the Market.more

Facial recognition technology could be used more often by UK police forces, according to new plans announced by the Home Office. A 10-week publication consultation on how to regulate the technology and protect people's privacy has been launched, which could pave the way for new laws.more

A host of strike action will take place in the coming weeks This year has seen a long line of protesting action from various sectors of the workforce, from bus drivers, to doctors to railway workers. And that action is not stopping as we head towards the end of 2025 with a whole host of new strikes planned for the capital, which may affect you going about your daily life.more

British adults are hiding their outgoings on things like beauty products, gambling and cryptocurrencies from their partners as part of a pattern of "secret spending", a new report has found.more

Around half of women plan to avoid their Christmas parties over safety fears, a poll has found. A shocking 49 per cent of women said they would stay in and miss the celebrations due to worries they are unsafe while travelling home.more

The lights are up and the baubles are out: with trees across the country already decorated and on display, there has been some traditional grumbling about whether commercialism means it gets earlier every year. more

On Saturday, around 200 people gathered in Manhattan, New York, to protest against the anticipated raid by federal agents from Customs and Border Protection and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on illegal immigrants. There were numerous arrests.more

Nearly 100 people were detained by police during pro-Palestinian demonstrations that took place this weekend in 10 cities across the UK, including London, Bristol, Manchester and Birmingham, the BBC reported.more

W 2024 r. w ekstremalnym ubóstwa żyło niemal 2 miliony ludzi, w tym ponad 400 tys. seniorów. Co piąta starsza osoba była niedożywiona – podało Stowarzyszenie Wiosna w ostatnim „Raporcie o biedzie”. Z publikacją także, że w 2024 r. 5 na 100 mieszkań nie częściowo toaletowych.more

Dogs may appear to have the rare ability to remain joyful no matter where they live – but detailed new research has found that some places are raising happier dogs than others. In a wide-ranging study, Dogs Trust has found that a dog’s quality of life varies by region, revealing the places where Britain’s dogs are at their happiest.more

New research has revealed the UK’s top high streets for independent shops, with multiple London locations on the list. American Express and GlobalData considered factors such as the quantity of independent shops, the street’s vibrancy, and its overall aesthetic appeal. The findings were revealed ahead of this year’s Small Business Saturday, which takes place on December 6.more

55% of respondents believe that Jolanta Kwaśniewska was the best first lady. The current first lady, Marta Nawrocka, came second with 18%. According to 12% of respondents, the late Maria Kaczyńska fulfilled the role of first lady best, according to a poll conducted for Wirtualna Polska.more

The UK media represents Polish migrants in a more negative light compared to how it treats German migrants – according to a new study, which sets out recommendations for editors and journalists on how to improve balance in their coverage. Research from the University of Birmingham has been published in a report titled Representing Central and East European migrants in the media.more

The government has announced a new national day "to honour and remember" victims and survivors of terrorism in the UK. The event will take place on 21 August in a different location across the country each year, with the first held in 2026, the Home Office has said.more