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Retirement age rises to 71- say goodbye to hopes of relaxation and welcome to the never-ending rat race

Retirement age rises to 71- say goodbye to hopes of relaxation and welcome to the never-ending rat race

The latest decision to raise the retirement age to 71 is another slap in the face to young people. When will we catch a break?
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Government announces an increase in BBC licence fees from April 2024

Government announces an increase in BBC licence fees from April 2024

The government has announced a rise in BBC licence fees from next year. But what are the reasons behind this decision?
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In conversation with Nicholai La Barrie: Questioning what makes us human with ‘Romeo and Juliet’

In conversation with Nicholai La Barrie: Questioning what makes us human with ‘Romeo and Juliet’

“My life as an artist is a quest to discover the truth behind what makes us human and what binds us and hopefully at some point, I/we will get an answer.” – Nicholai La Barrie
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Honey, I shrunk the kids’ faith in democracy

Honey, I shrunk the kids’ faith in democracy

Voting and political engagement among young people is too low – the Mancunion explores why, and how young people can be better encouraged to take part in democracy.
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Choice feminism: Debates on plastic surgery

Choice feminism: Debates on plastic surgery

With body image and self-esteem issues still so prevalent for younger generations we ask if celebrities owe to us to share their cosmetic surgery?
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Contact welcomes Keisha Thompson with Cocktails and Cinquains

Contact welcomes Keisha Thompson with Cocktails and Cinquains

Secoura Grim attends the welcome party for Contact’s new Artistic Director and CEO, Keisha Thompson – which included a special performance called ‘Cocktails and Cinquains’
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SOS seasonal supplements

SOS seasonal supplements

Seasonal change affects us all. Stay on top of your busy schedule by supporting your body to the max with all its nutritional needs!
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Scotland’s push for LGBTQ+ education

Scotland’s push for LGBTQ+ education

Scotland become the world’s first country to make LGBTQ+ education a mandatory part of its curriculum
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Box or binge: Is BBC Three’s move back onto television really necessary?

Box or binge: Is BBC Three’s move back onto television really necessary?

Anna Nixon examines whether BBC 3’s move back onto terrestrial television is really worth it
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Review: Wild Life FM (SICK! Festival)

Review: Wild Life FM (SICK! Festival)

Scarlett Spicer reviews Wild Life FM, which is part of SICK! Festival
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Young People and Politics: How to make a difference with Amelia Womack

Young People and Politics: How to make a difference with Amelia Womack

Amelia Womack, the Deputy Leader of the Green Party, made a rousing call for direct action at her speech at the Students’ Union
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NUS study reveals a changing student drinking culture

NUS study reveals a changing student drinking culture

New figures from the NUS show rising numbers of students choosing not to drink at university
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Lemn Sissay’s Christmas Dinner

Many care leavers spend Christmas Day away from family and friends, with no definite place to go, and often feeling desolate. Lemn Sissay is doing his bit to give something back
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Manchester to provide free education to over a million in warzones

Free education is to be provided to more than one million young people in conflict zones across the globe by the university
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England’s young adults lagging behind in literacy and numeracy

New study ranks England’s 16-24-year-olds behind rest of developed world
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