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www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Two-thirds of social workers report children living in dangerously mouldy homes

Social workers witness dangerous living conditions for children due to cost of living crisis.
Many families are forced to choose between heating homes, paying rent, or buying food. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Applications open to work in Antarctica's penguin post office'

Work at Antarctica's penguin post office available for UK residents from November to March.
Applicants should be prepared for basic living conditions, penguin poo smell, and limited washing facilities. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Bibby Stockholm conditions harrowing and humiliating', claims MP

The conditions on the Bibby Stockholm barge are described as harrowing and humiliating.
Asylum seekers on the barge feel like they are living in a prison. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
NYC real estate

A Couple Came for the Jazz and Stayed for a Better Apartment

Moving to New York for a jazz career can be challenging due to timing and living conditions.
Networking within the jazz community can help in finding work and support in a new city. [ more ]
The Drum
3 months ago
Online marketing

Brazilian ad blasts obsession with Mars when so much help needed on Earth

Brazil lacks habitable housing units, while billions are invested in making Mars habitable.
Brazil's Public Prosecutor's Office launches campaign highlighting the dire living conditions in the country. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Education

Why Canada's international student program needs fixing | CBC News

Colleges and universities in Canada are profiting from international students, but many of these students face precarious living conditions.
Provincial funding cuts have pushed schools to boost international enrollment, leading to an influx of international students. [ more ]
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Croydon has been named among UK's most depressing places to live

Croydon, along with three other London towns, has been shortlisted as one of the 'most depressing' places to live in the UK.
Despite London's popularity with tourists, some find it less desirable for living due to reasons like a negative reputation and a perceived cultural void. [ more ]
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