7 h. ago Fears grow over ‘cashless society’ as less than half of people carry physical wallets, report reveals

Concerns have also been raised about technology failures that have left consumers exposed across payments, banking and broader services

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7 h. ago Cashless society concerns as survey suggests 48% of people carry physical wallet

Some 7% of people said they carry no cash at all, according to a report for cash access and ATM network Link.

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4 d. ago Nine in ten autistic people over 40 are undiagnosed, research suggests

Many autistic adults will have never been recognised as being autistic, experts say

Science

5 d. ago 90% of autistic people over 40 are undiagnosed, research suggests

Many autistic adults will have never been recognised as being autistic, experts say

Science

5 d. ago Hundreds fight move in beloved tourist village which they claim will 'inconvenience thousands'

More than 1,800 people have signed two petitions against the plans suggesting they would 'potentially lessen our beloved village's desirability as a beautiful sightseeing spot in Wales'

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6 d. ago The key findings made by scientists after studying brains of autistic people

Studies suggested ‘a different form of brain organisation’ in autistic people that ‘may reflect diverse ways of thinking’

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6 d. ago Used car expert says one type of motor 'is better and cheaper' than SUVs

A car expert has suggested that when looking at used cars that people should opt for an executive saloon rather than a new SUV

Transport

8 d. ago Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure over small boat migrants and asylum hotels amid ongoing protests

A poll has suggested that people believe Sir Keir Starmer is failing to grip the problem

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9 d. ago Britain facing ‘acute challenges’, Andrew Bailey tells economic summit

Bank of England chief tells Jackson Hole event of concern about weak growth and fall in worker numbersBritain faces an “acute challenge” from its weak underlying economic growth and a drop in the number of workers since the pandemic, according to the Bank of England governor, Andrew Bailey.A rise in the number of people defined as long-term sick and a big drop in young people in work – factors that he suggested might be intertwined – added to the squeeze created by an ageing population. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago UK faces ‘acute challenge’ from weak growth and shrinking workforce, says Andrew Bailey

Bank of England governor tells Jackson Hole summit that ageing population is adding to the squeezeBritain faces an “acute challenge” from its weak underlying economic growth and a drop in the number of workers since the pandemic, according to the Bank of England governor, Andrew Bailey.A rise in the number of people defined as long-term sick and a big drop in young people in work – factors that he suggested might be intertwined – added to the squeeze created by an ageing population. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago ADHD medication linked to lower risk of suicidal behaviours, study suggests

Research also suggests the medication lowers risks of substance misuse, transport accidents and criminalityAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder medication is linked to significantly lower risk of suicidal behaviours, substance misuse, transport accidents and criminality, according to a study of the wider outcomes of treatment.The research, based on the medical records of nearly 150,000 people in Sweden, suggested that the drugs could have meaningful benefits beyond helping with the core symptoms of ADHD. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Empty wallet woes: Brits caught out at supermarkets and car parks

A survey of 2,000 adults found that despite fears of Britain moving to a cashless society, 55 per cent always or often carry cash with them when out and about, with 25 per cent paying with cash two to three times a week

Events

3 w. ago Town dubbed 'most dangerous place to live' in England and Wales

The most dangerous places to live in England and Wales have been revealed by new Home Office figures while separate figures from the ONS suggest people experienced 9.4 million incidents of crime

Politics

3 w. ago Driving examiners in Great Britain urged to offer ‘formal’ or ‘chatty’ tests

Report for DVSA proposes move to lessen ‘potential anxiety’ and boost pass rates of female candidatesHaving a mardy person sitting next to you in the car can be a distraction at the best of times, but it is all the worse when the grump is your driving examiner.In an effort to avoid additional “potential anxiety” during tests and increase pass rates among female candidates, a report commissioned by a government agency has suggested asking people taking a test whether they would like their examiner to be “chatty” or “formal”. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Simple math equation leaves people bewildered as they forget 'golden rule'

The internet is torn over the elementary-level math equation, with people suggesting conflicting answers based on their approaches.

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3 w. ago Scientists find link between genes and ME/chronic fatigue syndrome

Large study suggests people’s genetics could ‘tip the balance’ on whether they would develop the illnessScientists have found the first robust evidence that people’s genes affect their chances of developing myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), a mysterious and debilitating illness that has been neglected and dismissed for decades by many in the medical community.Early findings from the world’s largest study into the genetics of the condition pinpointed eight regions of the human genome that were substantially different in people with an ME/CFS diagnosis compared to those without the illness. Continue reading...

Politics

4 w. ago Trump’s agriculture secretary doubles down on suggestion people should work on farms to avoid losing Medicaid

Comments come after Secretary of Agriculture suggested last month that Medicaid recipients and automation would replace undocumented farm workers facing mass deportation

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