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How drug and alcohol addiction has soared in lockdown
This video from Channel 4 News examines some of the struggles for people during the lockdown, for example: mental health issues, addiction (including alcohol and cocaine) and experiencing...
There were a number of resources and materials released last week across different platforms for International Women's Day, but this article stood out.
The UK furlough scheme is due to continue until September with 80% of salaries covered to help support workers. This video could be used for the Work, Poverty and Welfare unit.
Low-traffic schemes benefit most-deprived Londoners, study finds
This article contains some information about the impact of low-traffic schemes (LTNs) in a number of areas in London.
Naga Munchetty: It’s time to talk about race
In this article the presenter and journalist Naga Munchetty interviews people about their experiences of racism in the UK.
According to research conducted by the International Longevity Centre UK, a significant proportion of Generation Xers will face financial hardship in retirement.
Is the Western way of raising kids weird?
This article explores models of parenting comparing the West and other places around the world.
Additional funding is due to be provided to secondary schools in England to help children with their 'lost learning' as a result of the pandemic and school closures.
Facebook and Google 'too powerful' says watchdog boss
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has said that there should be "regulatory changes to deal with [that] market dominance" by tech companies such as Facebook and Google.
With many frontline workers struggling as a result of the pandemic, the NHS is planning on setting up 'mental health hubs' to provide support.
Hundreds of kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls freed
This video from BBC News explores the recent release of hundreds of Nigerian girls who had been captured by gunmen who were part of a criminal gang. The video could be used for the Crime and...
The first openly gay male MP, Lord Chris Smith has argued that electing a trans member to parliament was a "glass ceiling yet to broken" by the current government.
Air pollution significantly raises risk of infertility, study finds
An analysis of 18,000 couples in China has found that they have a greater risk of infertility due to living in areas with "moderately higher levels of small-particle pollution".
Nepalis protest 'ridiculous' proposed ban on women travelling abroad
The Nepalese government has proposed a law that would ban women from travelling abroad without permission from their families and local government officials.
'He's beaten her black and blue for years': a month in the life of a women's refuge manager
This article from The Guardian follows a manager at a women's refuge centre in the UK.
'I get better sleep': the people who quit social media
This article contains interviews with people who have chosen to quit social media such as Instagram and Facebook.
Covid: Female athletes 'harassed' while training outdoors
A 2017 survey by England Athletics found that over 60% of women felt anxious about running alone. Feedback included personal safety as a primary concern and a third of respondents said that they...
Is big tech now just too big to stomach?
This article takes a look at some of the big tech companies such as Microsoft, Facebook and Apple and how many have seen their sales increase significantly during the past year.
UK risks ‘turning clock back’ on gender equality in pandemic
In another story that could be used as part of a discussion about gender, the UK government has been accused of turning the clock back on gender equality as a result of the pandemic.
'Witch' tweets reflect society's fear of older women, says Mary Beard
This article about the author and academic Mary Beard explores the perception of older women and how the online abuse that she receives is an attempt to discredit and silence her.