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Teenage pregnancy rates are a barometer of Britain’s progress. The tale they now tell is not reassuring

Years of austerity have destroyed the web of services that tackled this complex problem. Compared to our European neighbours, we are failing, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2025

Peers working for City firms dominate Lords panel scrutinising financial sector

Committee criticised regulator’s proposals to name and shame companies under investigation

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025

Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade launches crowdfund to raise £8,500 to maintain life-saving equipment

Ropes, harnesses, helmets, descenders, stretchers and first-aid equipment regularly needs replacing or renewing to ensure that team members and casualties are safe during callouts

Chronicle Live · Jul 4, 2023

‘It’s all a bit cynical’: the politicians behind the Tory attack on net zero agenda

Amid fears about the cost of living crisis, those opposed to government’s climate agenda appear to have sensed an opportunity

The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2022

Tories fighting net zero plans are dragging climate into new culture war, experts say

More than half of members of Net Zero Scrutiny Group were also in group that promoted Brexit vote, as fears grow for UK’s green agenda

The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2022