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"Amid growing concern about loneliness and social isolation, new research from the Institute for Public Policy Research found the number of young people in England with no close friends has risen fivefold since 2014, with one in 20 now reporting having none at all."
Framing: assertive · First seen: 2026-09-17 · Last seen: 2026-09-17 · Spread: 1 articles

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2026-09-17 · The Guardian
‘Amazing community’: how people are making new friends and connections as adults assertive
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