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Around two-thirds of parents also said they were concerned about meeting food and fuel costs.

The decline represents the heaviest fall since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in April 2020.

A 2021 Survation poll of 1,000 young people in coastal communities found 49% planned to move away, with lack of jobs the overwhelming reason.

The Manufacturing PMI scored 47.3 in August, according to new figures

The survey by Ipsos found that about a third of people were either using private care or considering it within the next six months.

The former BBC Breakfast presenter has died aged 66.

The 27-year-old man from Dovecot was arrested on suspicion of the murder of Ashley Dale.

It comes after 40 arrests were made in July.

The Conservative former cabinet minister said he does not expect to serve in government again.

Stephen Fitzpatrick wants every household to get some help towards bills but with support tapering off for high earners using more electricity.

Donna Ockenden has urged families and staff members to come forward with their stories.

Prostate cancer kills more than 11,500 men in the UK each year but almost 80% with the condition survive for 10 years or more.

The long-serving BBC presenter has died aged 66.

He was a fixture on the BBC show for 15 years.

Nadhim Zahawi pledged the next Conservative government will ‘go beyond’ the support already committed and that further options are being worked on.

Annual growth slowed to 10% in August, down from 11% in July, amid early signs of the cost-of-living crisis putting pressure on budgets.

More disruption is likely next week.

Steve Barclay will say in a speech to the Policy Exchange think tank that managers should be helping frontline staff, not creating more paperwork.

Elena Mountford, 36, is raising money for the charity Military vs Cancer.

The cost-of-living crisis is a major focus of Thursday’s front pages.