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Teenagers’ non-custodial sentences for rape under review, UK government says

  • Haroon Siddique and agency
  • Updated May 22, 2026

MP Jess Phillips says sentences given to three boys in Hampshire seem ‘unduly lenient’ and send ‘bad message’

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I’m 21 and anxious about the future. How do I take care of myself without living in a bubble? | Leading questions

  • Eleanor Gordon-Smith
  • Updated May 21, 2026

Retreating from reality is a brittle way to feel better, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Find people who feel as you do and then…

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More than 100 young care leavers in England died in past year, data shows

  • Diane Taylor
  • May 21, 2026

Labour has launched an urgent review into the deaths, which one expert describes as ‘unspeakably tragic’

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All this talk about ‘difficult’ cuts, yet the largest part of Britain’s welfare bill is never mentioned. Why? | Zoe Williams

  • Zoe Williams
  • Updated May 21, 2026

Pensioners vote and young people don’t, so the truism goes. That’s no longer any reason to avoid dealing with the triple lock

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‘Imperfections are what gives us character’: a prickly garden to help teenagers blossom

  • Donna Ferguson
  • May 20, 2026

Plants whose beauty is flawed carry a message in Children’s Society garden, a gold medal winner at Chelsea flower show

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Dangers of putting pupils’ images on school websites | Letters

  • Guardian Staff
  • Updated May 19, 2026

Schools can compromise children’s privacy, exposing them to potential identity fraud, harassment and AI exploitation, says Dr Claire Bessant

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Third of university students in Great Britain think AI job losses will cause social unrest, poll finds

  • Sally Weale Education correspondent
  • Updated May 18, 2026

Tracker of attitudes towards artificial intelligence also finds almost half of the public would prefer to avoid it

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The Guardian view on a new National Conversation: whether this works will depend on who is listening | Editorial

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  • May 18, 2026

Asking people how they feel about the places where they live is worthwhile. But will it change anything?

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Arts engagement benefits young and old | Letters

  • Guardian Staff
  • May 18, 2026

Paula Briggs says creative experiences help children feel connected, empowered and engaged, while Nicky Goulder calls for more equal access to…

How to reach young people with a message about mental health? Ask young people.
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How to reach young people with a message about mental health? Ask young people.

  • Sara Rubin
  • Nov 12, 2025

Sara Rubin here, thinking about what it takes to shift perception and culture on a generational scale. This might seem like a big and unwieldy…

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