BMB & The Campaign to End Loneliness Launch ‘The Loneliness Project’

BMB have launched a thought-provoking new campaign, for the Campaign to End Loneliness, designed to raise awareness around the UK’s growing loneliness epidemic and to help end the stigma surrounding it. The Campaign to End Loneliness has revealed that 9 in 10 people (89%) believe loneliness in older age is more likely now than ever – with over half of British adults saying that admitting to loneliness is difficult. The Campaign also released a review by the London School of Economics (LSE) that demonstrates that it pays to invest in…

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British apple farmers given helping hand by Tesco after autumn crop hit by ‘frost ring’

British apple farmers are to be given a helping hand by Tesco after frosts earlier this year hampered the growth of this autumn’s crop. Unseasonal temperatures dropped to -4C at the end of April in parts of Britain and caused a fruit blemish known as ‘frost ring’ which leaves a ring mark around the circumference or a large blemish on the skin. For some growers it will mean a struggle supplying apples to supermarkets because of crop specifications set by retailers governing the overall look and quality of fruit and…

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Disabled young people feel failed at an early age

Disabled young people may be held back from getting on the career ladder, going on to further education or work-based training — because they fail to get the support or encouragement they need at an early age. A Leonard Cheshire Disability commissioned survey of disabled people in the UK who had their disability at school revealed barriers to gaining employment, education, or training existed even at that age. Half (51%) of 18-30 year-old adults surveyed said their teachers may have had lower expectations of them because of their disability. Around…

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