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The Rise in Unemployment Rates in the U.K. May Be the Reason for Increased Suicides

The Rise in Unemployment Rates in the U.K. May Be the Reason for Increased Suicides | Science News | Scoop.it
After 20 years of a declining suicide rate among English regions in the United Kingdom, 2008 marked a spike in suicide rates. Due to the rise in unemployment in 2008, suicide rates have rose 8 percent among men and 9 percent among women.
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Richard Dawkins to David Cameron: An open letter: Do you get it now, Prime Minister?

Richard Dawkins to David Cameron: An open letter:  Do you get it now, Prime Minister? | Science News | Scoop.it
A diverse and largely secular country such as Britain should not privilege the religious over the non-religious, or impose or underwrite religion in any aspect of public life. A government that does so is out of step with modern demographics and values. You seemed to understand that in your excellent, and unfairly criticised, speech on the dangers of "multicul­turalism" in February this year. Modern society requires and deserves a truly secular state, by which I mean not state atheism, but state neutrality in all matters pertaining to religion: the recognition that faith is personal and no business of the state. Individuals must always be free to "do God" if they wish; but a government for the people certainly should not.

With my best wishes to you and your family for a happy Christmas,

Richard Dawkins

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Prostitution Attractive Option for Med Students with Debt

Prostitution Attractive Option for Med Students with Debt | Science News | Scoop.it
An increasing portion of students in the United Kingdom looking for a way to pay for their tuition are turning to prostitution, according to a new paper by a British medical student.
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