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British astronaut with physical disability could become first to live in orbit
British astronaut John McFall could become the first person with a physical disability to live in orbit, following an agreement between the UK Government and US commercial space company Vast.
Nearly 1.2 billion people living with mental disorders globally, study reveals
Credit: Altura Recovery This staggering figure represents a 95.5% increase in total cases since 1990, when approximately 599 million cases were recorded. The comprehensive research, conducted as part of the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2023, evaluated 12...
UK job vacancies fall to the lowest level since early 2021 as young workers face tougher market
(Photo: Drazen Zigic via Magnific) Official figures show an estimated 705,000 vacancies in the UK between February and April 2026, the lowest level since early 2021, as young workers face growing competition for entry-level jobs. The number of vacancies was down...
Creative workshops for drug and alcohol addiction launch in Scotland
Photo: Nick Youngso via Alpha Stock Images New workshops that aim to help those adversely affected by addiction launch in Scotland. A new initiative called “Creative Coping” has been launched by two Scottish organisations with the aim of helping those...
Luton celebrates record-breaking homeless reductions
Photo: Luton Council According to figures released on the council's website, 928 people were taken off the streets between February 2025 and March 2026. Additionally, the number of people sleeping rough in Luton dropped by 12% last year, and the amount of new homeless...
Brain changes may help explain alcohol addiction recovery, study finds
Photo: Robina Weermeijer via Unsplash Scientists say new research into brain activity could help explain why recovery from alcohol dependence is difficult and how the brain may adapt during abstinence. A study led by the University of Manchester and the University of...
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