Schools should prioritize teaching financial management alongside traditional subjects, as a report reveals that 40% of young adults aged 18 to 24 lack confidence in handling money, with embarrassment preventing many from seeking advice from family or friends. Instead, they often turn to AI chatbots and social media for help, with over half of parents supporting financial education in schools. The report highlights the mental health struggles linked to financial stress, emphasizing the need for comprehensive financial literacy training to empower young people.
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Woman died after falling on escalator inside a shopping centre
A 90-year-old woman, Margaret Rose Harris, died after falling on an escalator in the WHSmith store at the Quadrant Shopping Centre in Swansea on January 21. An inquest revealed that she suffered severe leg injuries and that prescribed medications contributed to her bleeding; the coroner ruled her death as an accident, with no faults found in the escalator. Want More Context? 🔎
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