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Pensioners out in the cold – But banking hubs offer a glimmer of hope
Millions have been impacted by the sudden disappearance of bank branches from Britain's fading high streets—none more so than older people, who, with the winter fuel allowance stripped away, need financial advice and support more than ever.
Britain's summer of sport has the power to unite us in fraught times
Let's all unite to savour the excitement of our summer of sport, says Kim Samuel.
Most Christians ‘satisfied with their lives’ belief survey says
ANGLICANS are more likely to say that they are satisfied with their lives, and many older churchgoers say that they never feel lonely, a new survey has shown.
Better Now: At 64, I’m Challenging Ageism by Fighting for Our Right to Belong
At 64, I’m not hiding from my age—but what I am trying to do is change society’s perception of it. I am very proud to be the age that I am, it’s just not the most interesting thing about me.
The Surprising Ways Solitude Is an Antidote to Loneliness
Surprisingly, solitude can be a powerful antidote to loneliness and when we know ourselves, we are better able to know others.
Research shows London is lonelier than the rest of the UK
London is one of the world’s most diverse cities, with an estimated 9.74 million people speaking over 300 languages. It also regularly tops rankings of best cities in the world. With plenty of events and culture on offer, it should be easy to make meaningful connections, but this is not the case for many in the city. In fact, a significant number of people are experiencing loneliness.
29% of people in Buckinghamshire report feeling lonely often
In Buckinghamshire, 9% of people have zero close friends, The Belonging Forum has also revealed today, thanks to a new county-level analysis of the multilevel regression with poststratification (MRP) research, which saw 10,000 people surveyed.
Brighton Pavilion residents least likely in the country to know neighbours or feel like they belong
A staggering 44% of people in the southern constituency, represented by Green Party Caroline Lucas MP, answered “not strongly” when asked about whether they feel like they “belong to the UK”.
Scotland’s loneliest area revealed and its part of major city
Despite it being the largest city in the country, 17 per cent of residents in the area reported having no close friends.
Hexham residents have the highest life satisfaction in the UK
According to the survey, a significant 40% of residents reported their satisfaction with their lives is at an eight or higher out of 10.