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Lonely secondary school pupils less likely to gain employment as adults – study

Lonely secondary school pupils less likely to gain employment as adults – study

Loneliness early in life ‘may have direct costs to the economy’, according to researchers from King’s College London and the University of Greenwich.

What the papers say – March 14

What the papers say – March 14

A variety of stories feature on the front pages of Britain’s newspapers on Thursday.

Prince of Wales and Duke of Sussex to take part in Diana Legacy Award

Prince of Wales and Duke of Sussex to take part in Diana Legacy Award

William will attend the event at the Science Museum in London on Thursday night in person, where he is expected to give a speech.

Both parties failing to tackle racism, says Abbott as Tory donor row continues

Both parties failing to tackle racism, says Abbott as Tory donor row continues

Diane Abbott said the Conservatives would look to ‘play the race card… ruthlessly’ at the next election, but criticised her own party as well.

Saturday Lotto jackpot estimated at £7.5m after no-one wins top Wednesday prize

Saturday Lotto jackpot estimated at £7.5m after no-one wins top Wednesday prize

Wednesday’s winning Lotto numbers were 24, 26, 28, 34, 35 and 37.

Met Police to pay £10,000 damages to woman arrested at Sarah Everard vigil

Met Police to pay £10,000 damages to woman arrested at Sarah Everard vigil

Jennifer Edmunds sued the force for breaching her human rights, her solicitors said.

UK should boost military spending to 3% of GDP, says Grant Shapps

UK should boost military spending to 3% of GDP, says Grant Shapps

The Defence Secretary also called for an overhaul of ‘ludicrous’ recruitment processes amid a manpower shortage in the armed forces.

Second man charged over firearms incident in which two women were hurt

Second man charged over firearms incident in which two women were hurt

The women were injured when a shotgun was dropped during a police pursuit in Clapham on March 1.

More migrants entering Republic from Northern Ireland, Leo Varadkar says

More migrants entering Republic from Northern Ireland, Leo Varadkar says

The Irish Government has said it cannot guarantee accommodation to asylum seekers amid increasing numbers of arrivals.

New Northern Ireland leaders ‘the focus’ at Washington DC event

New Northern Ireland leaders ‘the focus’ at Washington DC event

Irish premier Leo Varadkar said he was glad that Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly travelled ahead of St Patrick’s Day.

Two Britons die after being found on Caribbean beach

Two Britons die after being found on Caribbean beach

David John Foster, 76, and Rosaline Foster, 77, were found on Saturday on a beach in Carriacou, Grenada.

Tory MP abused by ex-husband calls for parental involvement reform

Tory MP abused by ex-husband calls for parental involvement reform

Kate Kniveton urged the Government to change the law to support a presumption of no contact.

What is the Government’s new definition of extremism?

What is the Government’s new definition of extremism?

The definition has been updated to respond to an increased extremist threat since the October 7 attacks in Israel, the Government said.

Gove unveils new extremism definition to tackle ‘challenge’ to democracy

Gove unveils new extremism definition to tackle ‘challenge’ to democracy

The move follows concern about rising extremism, but opponents have warned it risks damaging freedom of speech, worship and protest.

Ireland’s culture minister says she feels ‘revulsion’ at deaths in Gaza

Several Irish artists withdrew from a Texas arts festival citing its ties with the US Army and weapons manufacturers.

New East-West council ‘will focus on the health of the union’, says Steve Baker

New East-West council ‘will focus on the health of the union’, says Steve Baker

The Northern Ireland Office minister said it was ‘too easy to neglect the union’ in an English constituency.

16-year-old who plays The Unknown says masked figure ‘totally changed my life’

16-year-old who plays The Unknown says masked figure ‘totally changed my life’

Felicia Dawkins captivated the internet with her performance as The Unknown at a Wonka event in Glasgow.

35% of veterinary products ‘at risk of discontinuation in Northern Ireland’

35% of veterinary products ‘at risk of discontinuation in Northern Ireland’

A Defra official said the number has come down from an estimated 51% last year due to negotiations with stakeholders.

New definition of extremism ‘could have chilling effect on free speech’

New definition of extremism ‘could have chilling effect on free speech’

Conservative MP Miriam Cates said moving the definition away from acts of violence could lead to a criminalisation of ‘legitimate views’.

King gives cheery greeting to Baroness Scotland during Palace audience

King gives cheery greeting to Baroness Scotland during Palace audience

Charles is Head of the Commonwealth but his cancer diagnosis meant he missed the annual Commonwealth Day service this week.

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