The UK has more food banks than McDonald's and 5 million children living in poverty and the Tories decide to reduced the price of Champagne.— Freddie (@FreddieBailey96) October 28, 2021
Jump in teens from poor families applying for Oxbridge and university medicine courses
The head of Ucas said that “increased demand” and a “continued rise” in the 18-year-old population would “put a squeeze on available places” at “the most competitive institutions and on the most competitive courses”
Sudan coup adds uncertainties for LGBTQ+ community – Erasing 76 Crimes
A military coup in Sudan today cast new uncertainty on the prospect that the nation’s LGBTIQ+ community might gain recognition of its human rights as part of the country’s halting moves…
Plastic pollution in the air can make allergies and diabetes worse, major study finds
Astro turf football pitches pose a particular plastic pollution risk as they are subjected to intense friction while players are often breathing heavily
Rising cost of living and council tax will wipe out wage increases from Budget, OBR forecasts
The Office for Budget Responsibility has said that householders throughout the UK will have just 0.8 per cent more to spend by 2025, as food, energy and council tax bills are all set to rise further
Today I spoke to MPs about investigating online hate targeting women for Panorama. Specifically how Facebook and Instagram promoted anti-women hate to our dummy troll account. Facebook says it tries not to recommend content that breaks rules and puts community before profit. pic.twitter.com/6lQHAABHh3— Marianna Spring (@mariannaspring) October 26, 2021