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News reports from the US of serious lung injuries and deaths related to cannabis-containing vaping devices may have negatively impacted attitudes towards nicotine-containing vaping devices in England, a new study has found.

The public’s view of the UK-EU trade deal has deteriorated since the agreement came into force in January 2021, according to a new survey report by whatukthinks.org and the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen).

Approximately 100 people living with low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) in London and Birmingham have taken part in a deliberative research project to develop recommendations for how to improve future schemes. Residents want to see thorough engagement with local communities at proposal stage, and a more sensitive and gradual introduction of schemes, alongside additional measures to make it easier to get around without driving.

The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) will lead the evaluation of A Better Start, the National Lottery-funded programme focused on promoting good early childhood development.

A new report published today by the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) highlights the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on UK LGBT+ communities.