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The true cost of the international student crisis revealed

The true cost of the international student crisis revealed

by Rei Takver | May 2, 2024 3:26PM | Campaigns - Immigration laws TOP STORY

The Home Office’s tightening of visa rules have plunged international students, universities and local businesses into financial uncertainty and anxiety. Many say the crisis has the potential to ruin young lives, destroy the international reputation of UK education,...
Anti-spiking charity demands change in laws

Anti-spiking charity demands change in laws

by Richard McLaughlin | May 2, 2024 3:19PM | Campaigns - Drink Spiking

The UK’s first anti-spiking charity is calling for the government to make spiking a standalone offence. Despite the huge increase of spiking in clubs and bars, there is no single law for the act – instead it is prosecuted in conjunction with another crime. ...
Innovative change needed to reduce autism employment gap with just 30% of people in work

Innovative change needed to reduce autism employment gap with just 30% of people in work

by Marti Stelling | May 2, 2024 3:09PM | Campaigns - Autism

Only three in 10 autistic adults are in work meaning those with the condition face worse prospects than any other group of disabled people, The statistics revealed as part of the Buckland Review of Autism Employment say this compares with half of all disabled people...
Spiking is no joke say campaigners and victims

Spiking is no joke say campaigners and victims

by Thomas Burton | May 2, 2024 3:07PM | Campaigns - Drink Spiking TOP STORY

The lack of coordination between police, hospitals and government means only a fraction of drink spiking incidents end in a criminal prosecution. To understand the reasons for this and the impact it has on people, we spoke to campaigners, experts and victims. Collin...
The myth of equal opportunity in football: ‘You’re either good enough to play academy level or you don’t play at all’

The myth of equal opportunity in football: ‘You’re either good enough to play academy level or you don’t play at all’

by Luke Gill | May 2, 2024 2:50PM | Campaign - Football, Campaigns - Sexism in Football, Uncategorized

The success of the Lionesses saw an upsurge in the number of women’s football teams but the opportunities available for players are still limited. When England won the European Championships in the summer of 2022, there were almost 1,500 new women’s teams...
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