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Mason Greenwood speaks out after Manchester United loanee scores first Getafe goal The Metro says Mason Greenwood was delighted to register his first goal for Getafe after he joined the Spanish side on loan from Manchester United this summer. Greenwood left Old Trafford in August following the club’s internal investigation into his actions and headed to La Liga on a season-long loan. The 22-year-old was suspended by United in January 2022 after he was arrested and subsequently charged by Manchester Police with attempted rape, controlling behaviour and assault. All charges against Greenwood were dropped in February but United decided to…

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka withdraws from England squad due to injury The Metro says Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has withdrawn from the England squad due to injury ahead of upcoming games against Australia and Italy. Saka missed Arsenal’s win over Manchester City on Sunday but reported for international duty on Monday despite Mikel Arteta’s concerns over the winger. Gunners boss Arteta insisted that Saka was ‘not available’ and could not play for his country – but Gareth Southgate’s side were keen to assess the 22-year-old themselves with the hope that he could feature against the Italians. After running checks on…

Chelsea legend Eden Hazard announces retirement, aged just 32 The Metro says Former Chelsea and Real Madrid superstar Eden Hazard has announced his retirement from professional football, aged 32. Hazard has been a free agent since his decision in the summer to terminate his £400,000-a-week Real Madrid contract. The diminutive winger joined the Spanish giants four years ago for a fee in excess of £100m and arrived as arguably the most in-form wide forward in world football. His time in Spain, however, was an unmitigated disaster with a series of injuries reducing him to a bit-part role in the success…

World Mental Health Day: 5 ways to beat anxiety and change your life The Independent says Anxiety is something that touches most of us, to a greater or lesser extent. Although it may just be a temporary blip for some people, for many, anxiety is a diagnosed condition that blights their lives. Indeed, Mental Health UK estimates more than one in 10 people in the UK are living with an anxiety disorder – that’s over eight million of us. And World Mental Health Day (October 10) is a chance to address the topic, agrees clinical psychologist Dr Kirren Schnack –…

What Is World Mental Health Day And How Can You Celebrate? Forbes says Large numbers of people are struggling with their mental health and wellness—including physical, cognitive and emotional wellbeing. Fortunately, World Mental Health Day, on October 10, is intended to create awareness about mental health and remove the stigma that can accompany mental health challenges. Whether or not you personally face mental health challenges, you can honor and celebrate the day through your activities, your advocacy and your approaches. https://www.forbes.com/sites/tracybrower/2023/10/08/what-is-world-mental-health-day-and-how-can-you-celebrate/?sh=6f20606f6170

World Mental Health Day: Mental Health is a Universal Human Right WHO says By Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia This year’s theme of the World Mental Health Day, Mental Health is a Universal Human Right, calls for WHO, Member States and partners to accelerate efforts in mental health in a human-rights based approach. The focus of human rights has historically been on needs such as food, shelter, and healthcare. However, mental health stands as a critical pillar for human well-being. Recognizing that mental health is a universal human right is acknowledging the relationship between mental…

World Mental Health Day: 39% say they have had to take time off work due to stress in the past year Ipsos says While 78% think mental health is as important as physical health, only 34% globally say their country’s healthcare system treats them equally. Sixty-two per cent say in the past year their daily life has been disrupted due to stress and 39% say they have had to take time off work in the last 12 months because of stress. Drawing on three years of trend data, the Ipsos World Mental Health Day survey explores changes in how people…

Keir Starmer to make housing pledge in leader’s speech As the Labour Party conference gets underway, leader Sir Keir Starmer is set to pledge to “build a new Britain” with extra powers for housing and local mayors if the party wins the next election. He will promise to accelerate building on unused urban land. He will also say Labour would build the “next generation of New Towns” near English cities. And he will say extra police will guarantee patrols in town centres. Sir Starmer will say a Labour government will herald a “decade of national renewal” after 13 years of…

Metro Bank has a limited future, claims co-founder Metro Bank co-founder Anthony Thomson has said the bank faces a “limited future” if it continues with its strategy of focusing on High Street branches. On Sunday, the Metro Bank agreed on a deal to raise funds that it said would secure its future, after days of speculation over its financial position. The bank said it would continue to focus on bricks and mortar branches. But Thomson, who was the chairman from 2010 to 2012, told the BBC that was a “flawed strategy.” He said that the combination of pursuing a branch-based…

Bibby Stockholm: Asylum seekers to be returned to migrant barge Migrants are set to be sent back to the Bibby Stockholm barge off England’s south coast. The Home Office says it has begun notifying asylum seekers that they would be moved back to the barge “following the vessel completing all necessary tests”. In August, 39 men were moved onto the vessel but were later removed when the Legionella bacteria was detected. Portland Labour councillor Paul Kimber said “people are being told from today onwards they will be trying to get people on board. “As you can imagine a lot of…