What the papers said in the week ending 23 September 2023
The British Social Attitudes Survey reveals us to be more liberal in our views – but shockingly faithless: Britain is much more liberal-minded than it was 40 years ago, study finds | Social trends | The Guardian
- bsa_36.pdf (natcen.ac.uk)
- And populist views would bring forward Assisted Dying: Majority of Scottish voters support assisted dying bill, poll reports | Scotland | The Guardian
- Charities can campaign responsibly for issues they believe in: Charities can campaign on ‘issues that provoke strong emotions’ – watchdog | Charities | The Guardian
Fears for the planet:
Short term thinking wants to put off changes to reduce pollution: Sunak planning to drop net zero policies in pre-election challenge to Labour | Green politics | The Guardian
But the situation is already troubling: Revealed: almost everyone in Europe is breathing toxic air | Air pollution | The Guardian
- Elephants on the march across African borders as fatalities are on the rise | Global development | The Guardian
- Heat-related deaths in 2022 hit highest level on record in England | Extreme weather | The Guardian
Health:
We learn about unusual conditions: Misophonia: what’s behind the phenomenon that makes certain sounds unbearable? | Science | The Guardian
Doctors’ frustration puts us all at risk: Fears more doctors’ strikes in England will push NHS ‘close to breaking point’ | Doctors | The Guardian
The signs and symptoms of dementia cannot be detected by a simple checklist: GPs need subtler tools to diagnose dementia | Dementia | The Guardian
- Diagnosing dementia needs a full picture | Dementia | The Guardian
- The power of music as therapy is confirmed: Music has a magical power for people with dementia | Dementia | The Guardian
- A moment that changed me: I played My Way to people with dementia. The effect – the sheer clarity – was like magic | Dementia | The Guardian
The state of things:
At long-last some recompense for those damaged by the Post Office: Post Office: Horizon scandal victims to receive £600,000 compensation each | Post Office | The Guardian
But all hope for the Windrush victims seems to be lost: Home Office Windrush ‘transformation team’ formally disbanded | Windrush scandal | The Guardian
Young people despair: Young people ditching ambitions over UK cost of living crisis, research finds | Young people | The Guardian
Older people are at risk from those most close: Woman appears in Essex court after human remains found at house | UK news | The Guardian
Those with advantage have every advantage: Whitest parts of England and Wales have 144% more local paths, study finds | Communities | The Guardian
Public assets are being sold to private hands: £15bn of public assets sold by English councils since 2010 amid budget shortfalls | Local government | The Guardian
Poor services do not debar from another contract: Avanti West Coast wins long-term contract despite history of delays | Rail industry | The Guardian
We are losing our local shops: Almost 2,000 more independent stores in Great Britain left empty this year | Retail industry | The Guardian
Some hope:
Manchester is to have a public bus service: The Guardian view on Greater Manchester’s bus revolution: the public at the wheel | Editorial | The Guardian
The fight for the Triple Lock has not been given up The pensions triple lock is still needed – don’t let the Tories unpick it | Benefits | The Guardian
Traditional crafts are valued: Ancient crafts that are well worth preserving | Heritage | The Guardian
Real money is making a comeback: Cash payments rise in UK as people seek ways to manage budgets | UK cost of living crisis | The Guardian
King Charles is making brave statements: ‘Existential challenge’: King Charles calls for France-UK climate entente | King Charles III | The Guardian
Drivers are to go slower where there are people at risk: Dear drivers, steady as you go at 20mph and welcome to the future – Christian Wolmar
Courage is recognised: London church unveils artwork to commemorate African-born abolitionist | London | The Guardian
What was lost will sometimes be found: ‘Lost’ Constable painting found on wall of terrace house sells for £200,000 | John Constable | The Guardian
History is respected: Bringing back the Barracuda: museum rebuilds ‘missing link’ in UK aviation history | Military | The Guardian
The children of asylum seekers will find a welcome: Cartoonists create colouring book for refugees in rebuff to UK government | Immigration and asylum | The Guardian
Faith is not entirely forgotten: New museum explores 6,000 years of faith in Britain | Museums | The Guardian
Old people are remembered – and some will have their say:
Roger Whittaker obituary | Pop and rock | The Guardian
David Jolley: Chair of Christians on Ageing, in a personal capacity.
