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The politics of intergenerational wealth inequality | Letters

Dr Rajiv Prabhakar assesses the best age at which grants should be provided to young…

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Micro-staycations: why are people holidaying an hour away from home?

Mindful of steep airfares and global uncertainty, more and more UK holiday-makers are staying close…

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An absurd illustration of Britain’s housing problem | Letters

Readers respond to an article about what was once the UK’s most expensive house, which…

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Social media firms hit back as Starmer announces ban for under-16s in UK

Meta, YouTube and Snapchat say ban, which would stop children using their platforms, will drive…

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Starmer confirms social media ban for under-16s, saying this is a ‘big moment for our country’ – UK politics live

Prime minister defends going for full ban, saying social media is making children unhappy and…

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The Guardian view on disability rights: the removal of legal safeguards brings risks | Editorial

Charities are right to be concerned about the supreme court’s decision to lessen oversight of…

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‘A beautiful display of love’: company launches DIY funeral shroud cover kit

Founder of Bellacouche in Devon says personalised covers tap into growing interest in alternatives to…

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Starmer to announce ‘Australia plus’ ban on social media for under-16s

Sources say hardline measures will also prevent young users from being able to talk to…

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X accused of giving racists ‘impunity’ after refusing to bar N- and P-word posts

Site takes no action over hate posts against UK politicians including Kemi Badenock, Shabana Mahmood…

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‘I should know better’: tech expert lost £70,000 in one simple phone call

After falling for a scam call, ‘The Tech Chap’ host Tom Honeyands realised he’d given…

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