Number of young people identifying as LGB increased by 50% in 2019
Office for National Statistics numbers published this morning showed 6.6 per cent of all 16 to 24 year-olds identified as LGB in 2019.
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Suicide rates increased by 30% for blacks and 16% for Asians over last 5 years
A new study from the National Institutes of Health found that suicide rates spiked by 30% for black Americans and 16% for Asians/Pacific Islanders from 2014 to 2019.
M&S increased online share of women's fashion market during Covid
The clothing and food giant lifted its womenswear share in the second half of 2020 faster than any other fashion retailer tracked by Kantar Worldpanel data.
Households face long wait for new kitchen and bathroom fittings due to increased demand
There is likely to be a shortfall in skilled kitchen, bedroom and bathroom installers in the next decade, new research has revealed. This is due to an increase in demand for new fittings during the lockdown period, according to data from The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation. Experts say the shortfall in … Read more
Use of ‘stalkerware’ apps to steal photos and data increased 93% since lockdown
Have YOU been duped by a spyware app? Use of creepy apps that let attackers SPY on you and steal your photos and messages increased by 93% during lockdown, experts warn Researchers found that over 4,500 UK users had some kind of spyware installed This included stalkerware that gives an abuser access to personal information … Read more
London council set to become first to scrap green roads as review found they increased traffic jams
A London council is set to become the first to scrap green roads after a review found they increased traffic jams, caused more pollution and delayed the emergency services. Following the review, Harrow Council announced it will rip up three cycle lanes and scrap four low-traffic neighbourhood schemes, The Telegraph reports. A report, issued by … Read more
London council set to become first to scrap green roads as review found they increased traffic jams
A London council is set to become the first to scrap green roads after a review found they increased traffic jams, caused more pollution and delayed the emergency services. Following the review, Harrow Council announced it will rip up three cycle lanes and scrap four low-traffic neighbourhood schemes, The Telegraph reports. A report, issued by … Read more
How much major UK streaming services have increased prices
Households looking to subscribe to Disney+ will find the streaming site has increased its prices by over 33 per cent, as it adds an array of new shows to the platform under its Star banner. Customers must now pay £7.99 a month, as opposed to £5.99, whilst yearly plans have also risen from £59.99 to … Read more
How much major UK streaming services have increased prices
Households looking to subscribe to Disney+ will find the streaming site has increased its prices by over 33 per cent, as it adds an array of new shows to the platform under its Star banner. Customers must now pay £7.99 a month, as opposed to £5.99, whilst yearly plans have also risen from £59.99 to … Read more
Taxes ‘will soar after pandemic as Britons will demand increased spending’
Taxes ‘will rise in next five years’: Bills are likely to soar after pandemic as Britons will demand increased spending, leading economist warns Paul Johnson, director of Institute for Fiscal Studies, warned of the future He said economy will be smaller in 5 years than it would’ve been without Covid This means there will be … Read more