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Health
Estonia had the highest rate of drug-related deaths per million people, based on research using data from 2015 and 2016. The UK placed joint-third alongside Ireland. Read
Crime
Fewer 10 to 17 year-olds have been prosecuted for the cultivation and possession of cannabis over the last 10 years, but increasing numbers for the possession with intent to supply, and supply. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Around 780,000 people were estimated to be on zero hours contracts in mid-2018. Read
Health
The number of hospital admissions for girls under 18 because of self-harm increased by around 84% between 1997/98 and 2016/17. Read
Health
A New Zealand study of those born in the early 1970s, throughout their lives found that around 50% of those with mental health conditions by age 26 had developed them by age 14 and 75% by age 18. Read
Health
The FreeStyle Libre glucose sensor has been available on the NHS across the UK since November 2017, at the moment it is up to local NHS boards whether or not it is available in their area. Read
Crime
43% of British adults polled said their police force was excellent or good and a majority said they felt safe on their streets. Read
Health
Research suggests that by 2021/22 around 10% of health spending across the UK will go on those aged 85 plus. Read
Europe
The UK government has put forward proposals for a “facilitated customs arrangement” to replace the relationship we have with the EU through the customs union. We took a look at how it could work. Read
Health
The number of people receiving adult social care from their local council fell by around 425,000 between 2009/10 and 2013/14. Read
