Number of young people with no close friends has soared since 2014 in England

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Publication date

September 1, 2026

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Source

Guardian.com

Link

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/sep/01/thinktank-reports-epidemic-of-loneliness-among-englands-disconnected-young

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