17 h. ago Most Canadians now see US as ‘greatest threat’ to their country, survey reveals

A total of 59 percent of Canadians think the U.S. is their country's greatest threat, according to a new survey

Events

35 h. ago Risks from climate, pensions and bonds leave UK public finances ‘vulnerable’

Office for Budget Responsibility warns national debt on course to hit 270% of GDP by 2070 amid volatilityBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK’s public finances are in a “relatively vulnerable position”, with pensions costs, climate change and volatile bond markets all posing significant risks, the independent Office for Budget Responsibility has warned.In its annual assessment of the long-term threats to the government’s fiscal position, the OBR points out that the UK has “the sixth-highest debt, fifth-highest deficit and third-highest borrowing costs among 36 advanced economies”. Continue reading...

Economics

59 h. ago Future job satisfaction trumps salary for UK teenagers, new survey shows

A survey reveals that half of teenagers would rather be content in their future job than earn a hefty salary.

Politics

2 d. ago Cost of looking after children in summer holidays causing concern among grandparents, survey reveals

More than half of grandparents are set to step in and look after their grandchildren this summer

Society

8 d. ago Tech firms suggested placing trackers under offenders’ skin at meeting with justice secretary

Exclusive: Shabana Mahmood told companies she wanted ‘deeper collaboration’ to tackle prisons crisisAnalysis: Whitehall’s ambition to cut costs using AI is fraught with riskTracking devices inserted under offenders’ skin, robots assigned to contain prisoners and driverless vehicles used to transport them were among the measures proposed by technology companies to ministers who are gathering ideas to tackle the crisis in the UK justice system.The proposals were made at a meeting of more than two dozen tech companies in London last month, chaired by the justice secretary, Shabana Mahmood, minutes seen by the Guardian show. Amid an acute shortage of prison places and probation officers under severe strain, ministers told the companies they wanted ideas for using wearable technologies, behaviour monitoring and geolocation to create a “prison outside of prison”. Continue reading...

Society

9 d. ago Most women in England and Wales have seen abusive male behaviour in past year, poll finds

Survey reveals 69% of women have seen or experienced sexual harassment, domestic abuse, violence, stalking or other offencesA majority of women have direct experience of violence or harassment, or know someone who has suffered it in the last year, a poll has found.The poll finds little faith in police or government to stem the tide of male violence, and most believe the problem has got worse. Continue reading...

Events

9 d. ago Busy Brits neglect health checks, risking conditions like glaucoma, study finds

A study of 2,000 adults found three quarters have missed or delayed a health appointment of some kind because they're too busy

Events

9 d. ago Huge number of houses now languishing on market for over six months

Survey reveals a growing disconnect between seller expectations and market realities

Politics

9 d. ago Survey reveals true cost of children’s sports – and which is the most expensive

Parents are shelling out hundreds of pounds to support their children’s hobbies

Politics

1 week ago Trump’s fiscal policy and attacks on Fed put US safe haven status at risk, economists say

FT-Booth survey reveals broad concern over president’s measures and criticism of central bank

Events

1 week ago Trump’s fiscal policy and Fed attacks imperil US haven status, say economists

FT-Booth survey reveals broad concern over president’s measures and criticism of central bank

Events

1 week ago UK diners draw the line at splitting bills over £27.57, reveals survey

A survey of 2,000 adults has explored their attitudes to dining out, and the unwritten rules they follow

Economics

1 week ago Brits draw the line at £27.57 for splitting restaurant bills, reveals survey

The study found that beyond £27 they would refuse to split the bill down the middle and instead opt to pay only for what they ordered.

Economics

2 w. ago Blokes care more about 'bad hair days' than women – many even avoid the pub

A survey has revealed one in five chaps will shun a night out with mates if their mane was a mess - whilst other's believe they'll get promoted at work if it looks good

Politics

3 w. ago NHS bed blocking crisis as poor continence care 'contributing to issue'

A recent survey of 500 health professionals who treat patients with incontinence has revealed poor continence care is contributing to a bed blocking crisis in the UK

Events

3 w. ago Brits reveal the one breakfast blunder that can 'ruin' their morning

A new survey has revealed that cereal lovers have a three-minute window to eat the food before the most important meal of the day is ruined.

Politics

3 w. ago However much you love your dog, spending £120 on a birthday party is ridiculous

As a new survey reveals just how much cash we’re splashing to celebrate our pets, Katie Rosseinsky asks whether our devotion to our four-legged friends has gone a bit too far

Economics

3 w. ago Survey reveals the UK city where residents spend the most time online

The data from Openreach suggests online shopping, gaming, and TV habits vary based on where people live

Politics

3 w. ago Revealed: Thousands of UK university students caught cheating using AI

Guardian investigation finds almost 7,000 proven cases of cheating – and experts says these are tip of the icebergThousands of university students in the UK have been caught misusing ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence tools in recent years, while traditional forms of plagiarism show a marked decline, a Guardian investigation can reveal.A survey of academic integrity violations found almost 7,000 proven cases of cheating using AI tools in 2023-24, equivalent to 5.1 for every 1,000 students. That was up from 1.6 cases per 1,000 in 2022-23. Continue reading...

Society

3 w. ago Brits dedicate over 7 hours to holiday preparations, ticking off an extensive 30

A survey of 2,000 adults revealed the top things we do before every holiday - and it's no wonder we're all exhausted before we've even stepped foot on the plane

Politics