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UK house prices declined by 3.2% in 2024 according to Nationwide, marking the first sustained fall since 2012. Higher mortgage rates, cost…
British high streets faced their worst year on record in 2024, with over 17,000 chain store closures as rising business rates, online…
Britain's multicultural model faces renewed debate as government data shows persistent segregation in some communities, with 22% of ethnic…
The UK charity sector is one of the largest in the world, with over 200,000 registered charities generating £85 billion in annual income…
Weekly Church of England attendance dropped to 578,000 in 2024, down from 854,000 in 2019, as the established church faces an existential…
The Charity Commission for England and Wales regulates over 200,000 charities, ensuring they operate for public benefit and comply with…
Five-year survival rates for common cancers in the UK remain below the European average, with late diagnosis and delayed treatment…
NHS England faces a critical workforce crisis with 112,000 unfilled posts, as staff burnout, real-terms pay cuts, and unsustainable…
Faith schools educate one-third of UK pupils but face mounting criticism over selective admissions, religious segregation, and educational…
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